The chairmanship of the supervisory board of large listed companies in the Netherlands has undergone significant changes in the past five years and continues to evolve. More than ever before, the supervisory board chairman is aware of his responsibility for independent internal supervision; administering the chosen board model; the complexity of collaboration with stakeholders and shareholders; delegating supervisory duties to board committees; the changing relationship with the CEO; the role of society and media; and the importance of a diverse and professional supervisory board. The supervisory board chairman has become the pivot around which management and supervision are turning. We surveyed supervisory board chairmen and chairmen of the executive boards of the largest largest (AEX- and Midcap-listed) companies in the Netherlands to discuss the key themes affecting their roles.