Euronext, the leading exchange in the Eurozone, today celebrates International Women’s Day by hosting events across its markets to highlight women’s contributions to decision-making, performance, sustainability, service and long-term profits of corporations.
The 2015 celebrations at Euronext illustrate the theme “Make it Happen”, encouraging effective action for advancing and recognising women in the finance industry.
Amsterdam
In Amsterdam, trading was opened by Maëlys Castella, CFO of AkzoNobel.
Maëlys Castella sounded the gong together with language institute Regina Coeli who have worked together with AkzoNobel for many years. “As a global company, we value and embrace diversity in all forms as a way of enhancing our activities,” said Maëlys. “Working with different nationalities and cultures is particularly relevant for AkzoNobel, which is why our partnership with Regina Coeli is so important.”
Maëlys Castella, a French citizen, became AkzoNobel’s first female CFO when she was appointed in September.
Anne Louise Metz, Head of Listing for the Netherlands at Euronext said: “It’s wonderful to have Maëlys Castella, CFO of AkzoNobel, opening our markets today. Her presence highlights the increasing diversity of board and senior management among Dutch corporations. We applaud the efforts of the Dutch business community to transform their boards and senior management in this manner.”
Lisbon
In Lisbon, the bell was rang by Teresa Morais, Secretary of State of Parliamentary Affairs and Equality, during a conference organized by Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality.
Euronext
In honour of International Women’s Day on 8 March, Euronext brought together business leaders, government officials, industry influencers, clients and partners in several events to discuss key issues impacting its global markets. In Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon and Paris trading was opened by women leaders and executives representing various organizations. Additionally, conferences and discussion sessions covered several topics, including the challenges of women’s career development and leadership in the finance industry.
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