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Empowering Women: Championing Gender Equality through Transformative Leadership

  • Michèle Sparreboom, host of this year’s Women in Business event, will use her signature warmth and bold curiosity to guide conversations on breaking barriers, fostering allyship, and redefining leadership.
  • Gain valuable insights from our keynote speaker, Ceren Danis (Co-Founder & CEO at Delfyn).
  • Delve into leadership, inclusivity, and breaking barriers in tech and sustainability at the “Women Trailblazers in Tech/Sustainability" panel discussion, featuring Hannah Timmer (COO at Heleon Group and Executive MBA student at RSM), Karen de Lathouder (COO at Eneco and OneMBA 2012 alumna at RSM), and Irina Mihai (Director Data, Marketing & Decision Science at Adidas).
  • The event will end with an inspiring closing speech from Colin Delaney (Global President of ExxonMobil PRIDE and Executive MBA student at RSM)
  • Empowering women in leadership isn’t just a women’s issue—it’s a shared vision for a better future. This year, we’re inviting you to bring a male ally to the Women in Business event. Whether it’s a colleague, friend, or life partner, their perspective matters. Let’s work together to drive inclusivity and inspire change! Make sure they also register for the event via the link.

     

This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by extraordinary women shaping the future. Reserve your spot now!

To keep track of the number of participants attending, we encourage you to register your +1 as well

Why attend?

Insightful Discussions

Through engaging content, thought-provoking discussions, and powerful storytelling, we will celebrate the success and impact of women in leadership while exploring the transformative value of diversity and inclusion.

Networking & Growth Opportunities

This unique event offers aspiring leaders the opportunity to connect with other trailblazing women who are shaping the future of business. 

Community Building

This is your chance to be part of a supportive community that drives long-term success and enriches leadership with diverse voices.

Join us 24 May 2025 for the Women in Business Event!

Don't forget to register your male ally as well

Speakers

Ceren Danis

Co-Founder, CEO at Delfyn

Hannah Timmer

COO at Heleon Group and Executive MBA student at RSM

Karen de Lathouder

COO at Eneco and Global Executive MBA 2012 alumna at RSM

Irina Mihai

Director Data, Marketing & Decision Science at Adidas

Michèle Sparreboom

Speaker, Host & Passionate Advocate for Empowered Leadership

Colin Delaney

Global President of ExxonMobil PRIDE and Executive MBA student at RSM

Erika Harriford-Mclaren

Chief Operating Officer for Blueyse