{"id":58986,"date":"2023-10-25T14:18:12","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:18:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livingstagenew.wpenginepowered.com\/insights\/amsterdam-2023-livingstone-annual-global-retreat\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T08:15:53","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:15:53","slug":"amsterdam-2023-livingstone-annual-global-retreat","status":"publish","type":"insights","link":"https:\/\/livingstonepartners.com\/nl\/insights\/amsterdam-2023-livingstone-annual-global-retreat\/","title":{"rendered":"Amsterdam 2023: Livingstone Annual Global Retreat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span class=\"ui-provider ed bab bac bae baf bag bah bai baj bak bal bam ban bao bap baq bar bas bat bau bav baw bax bay baz bba bbb bbc bbd bbe bbf bbg bbh bbi bbj\" dir=\"ltr\">Once a year, Livingstone\u2019s entire international partnership eagerly awaits the Annual Global Retreat. This much-anticipated meeting, hosted by different offices each year, serves as a unique opportunity for team building, fostering camaraderie, and creating lasting memories. <a href=\"https:\/\/livingstonepartners.com\/nl\/insights\/livingstone-meetup-in-boston-in-september-2022\/\">Last year, the retreat was held in Boston<\/a>, while this year, in 2023, our <a href=\"https:\/\/livingstonepartners.com\/nl\/team\/?offices=82962\">Amsterdam<\/a> office kindly hosted over 100 Livingstonians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The weekend kicked off on Thursday evening with bowling at Knijn, an excellent way to enjoy some appetizers, drinks, and friendly competition as we showed off our bowling skills (or lack thereof). Afterward, the team headed to StrandZuid for a \u201cWalking BBQ\u201d-style dinner at a beautiful outdoor waterside establishment. Attendees gathered for a welcome speech by <a href=\"https:\/\/livingstonepartners.com\/nl\/team\/niels-claeren\/\">Niels Claeren<\/a> of the hosting Amsterdam office and presentations of the Livingstone Foundation\u2019s ongoing projects by <a href=\"https:\/\/livingstonepartners.com\/nl\/team\/neil-collen\/\">Neil Collen<\/a>, partner and co-founder of Livingstone Spain, and <a href=\"https:\/\/livingstonepartners.com\/nl\/insights\/livingstone-foundation-course-with-zambian-youth-and-livingstone-partners-volunteers-starts-in-2023\/\">Inma Vidal<\/a>, associate, followed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103705\" src=\"https:\/\/media.livingstonepartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23135056\/bowling-1-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"421\" height=\"280\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103719\" src=\"https:\/\/media.livingstonepartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23135352\/Untitled-2-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"421\" height=\"280\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage-->Since no one loves a battle quite as much as Livingstone, on Friday morning, we introduced a new offsite tradition aptly named \u201cDeal of the Year.\u201d The premise was simple yet riveting &#8212; junior bankers from each office had the task of crafting captivating presentations, delving into the intricacies of their most challenging deal of 2023. Exceptional presentations from all offices showed that each had unique war stories, showcasing the diversity of deals that had tested their professional skills. The competition was fierce, yet when the dust finally settled, Germany&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/livingstonepartners.com\/nl\/transactions\/livingstone-advises-car-dealership-group-hugo-pfohe-on-its-sale-to-van-mossel-automotive-group-3\/\">Hugo Pfohe \/ Van Mossel Automotive Group<\/a> deal emerged as the victorious champion. Their well-deserved reward? The opportunity to visit any Livingstone office of their choosing!<\/p>\n<p>Amsterdam is a stunning city that boasts a rich history, meandering canals, exquisite artwork, and the beloved beverage of many \u2013 beer. On Saturday, our group embarked on a diverse array of activities. Some explored the Heineken Brewery, while others immersed themselves in the masterpieces of renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Van Gogh at the Rijksmuseum. A few more-adventurous souls engaged in blokarting or a thrilling sailing competition. As the sun began to set, we all came together for an evening canal tour, which was the perfect conclusion to our action-packed day.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103731\" src=\"https:\/\/media.livingstonepartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/23144818\/DOTY_768x512.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"423\" height=\"281\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-103857\" src=\"https:\/\/media.livingstonepartners.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/24170616\/USEBlocart_768x512_72-1-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"422\" height=\"281\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In keeping with tradition, the cuisine on our journey was nothing short of spectacular, perfectly reflecting the regional favorites: plentiful seafood, local cheese, and fries (served with mayonnaise, of course) were enjoyed by all, a refreshing Heineken or two was savored at charming pubs scattered throughout the city. We ended the evenings enjoying festive music and dancing at some of Amsterdam\u2019s best nightclubs.<\/p>\n<p>These events continue to foster collaboration and innovation and allow us to highlight the importance of the Livingstone culture. As we reflect upon this remarkable trip, we are reminded of the tremendous value that international events have brought to our organization, reinforcing our belief in the power of cross-border connections.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Once a year, Livingstone\u2019s entire international partnership eagerly awaits the Annual Global Retreat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":46223,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2743],"tags":[],"sector":[],"service":[],"class_list":["post-58986","insights","type-insights","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Amsterdam 2023: Livingstone Annual Global Retreat - Livingstone Partners<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/livingstonepartners.com\/nl\/insights\/amsterdam-2023-livingstone-annual-global-retreat\/\" \/>\n<link rel=\"next\" href=\"https:\/\/livingstonepartners.com\/nl\/insights\/amsterdam-2023-livingstone-annual-global-retreat\/2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"nl_NL\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Amsterdam 2023: Livingstone Annual Global Retreat - 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