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Feike Derksen

Head of Legal and Compliance, Global Methane Hub

Feike brings more than 20 years of experience as Head of Legal, General Counsel and in-house Counsel across the private sector and philanthropy. A generalist, trusted advisor, in-house lawyer and leader, his interests and expertise extend well beyond traditional legal and risk matters to include integrity, governance, leadership, and organizational culture.

In January 2026 Feike joined the Global Methane Hub as Head of Legal and Compliance to establish the legal function, and relevant processes, policies in and beyond the ‘legal, governance and risk areas. Prior to joining the Global Methane Hub, Feike served as General Counsel at the IKEA Foundation, one of Europe’s leading philanthropic organizations. Deeply committed to preserving the planet for future generations, Feike is also passionate about music, and guitars in particular. You can find him performing on stage on weekends.

Feike holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Civil Law and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Japanese Language and Culture, both from Leiden University in the Netherlands.

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2026 Risk Summit

How Creative Mastery Inspires Effective Risk Leadership

November 6, 2026

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Lake Thoreau

In an era of unpredictable disruption, a ‘by the book’ approach to risk management is no longer enough. To navigate today’s complex landscape, nonprofit risk leaders must learn to see around corners, embrace ambiguity, and think outside the spreadsheet. This workshop explores how an artistic mindset and sensibilities can transform your approach to risk leadership. By examining the parallel worlds of creative expression and risk management, attendees will discover how the tools and approaches used by artists can be applied directly to risk management. From mastering ambiguity to sharpening perception and designing creative interventions, this workshop invites creativity in a discipline too often known for rigid rules. Whether you are a new or veteran risk leader, a compliance or finance professional, or an operations executive leading through disruption, this session will challenge you to put down the checklist and pick up the brush or portion of clay to champion a more resilient future for your organization.