BPW International

The BPW Netherlands Federation led by President Samira Bouchibti, held a successful event on the  January 30 entitled Capital Bridging. The principal theme women’s talent and ambition was divided into two parts:
1. A panel debate coordinated by the BPW Netherlands President with well-known names such as Andre van Es, Alderman for Work, Income and Participation- Amsterdam City Council,  Marja Ruigrok City Councillor Amsterdam - Business and Marketing Research, Agnes Jongerius Chairperson FNV (the largest Trade Union in The Netherlands) and Klaar Meekhof, Commissioner of Financial Services and Past President of BPW Netherlands 1997-2001 and,
2.  A mini-master class with Callista Roelofs presenting her own people management method “Waanbreken”

The evening was well attended and recruited some new members.


The speakers of the evening from left to right: Andre van Es, Alderman for Work, Income and Participation- Amsterdam City Council,  Marja Ruigrok, City Councillor Amsterdam - Business and Marketing Research, Agnes Jongerius, Chairperson FNV (the largest Trade Uion in The Netherlands) and Klaar Meekhof, Commissioner of Financial Services and Past President of the BPW Netherlands 1997-2001.

Willy van Iersel-Jones
International Affairs, BPW Netherlands