Editorial January 2012

by Marie-Christine Maheas, Co-president EuropeanPWN-Paris

Was 2011 a good year for you?
On EuropeanPWN-Paris front, I am glad to report that it has been a great year and we can be collectively happy that:

Our priority goals have moved center stage, thanks, in particular, to the Copé-Zimmerman law establishing quotas for women on boards and the focus on the glass ceiling.
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The 3 finalists for Prix Entrepreneure Responsable announced at Galette des Reines on Jan 19th!

On January 19th, Margaret Milan, President of the Jury, together with Co-presidents Marie-Christine Maheas and Dana Allen, announced this year’s 3 finalists.

They are Cécile Galoselva for her company Etic, Delphine Faucon for her company Cresna and Stéphanie LeBeuze for her company TERRA in DESIGN. More

The Male Series: Engaging Men, A Mount Everest Within Our Reach – by Jean-Michel Monnot, VP Group Diversity and Inclusion, Sodexo

Getting men involved in efforts to obtain greater gender balance might seem the equivalent of trying to climb Mount Everest without any training, alone and without oxygen. You would be exhausted and gasping for breath very quickly. You need a base camp and intermediary camps before you can plant your flag up at the top. More

Speakers’s Dinner with Sylvie Kauffmann, Editorial Director “Le Monde”

Seasoned journalist at the prestigious French daily Le Monde, Sylvie Kauffmann was the first woman to become Managing Editor there in 2010. She is now Editorial Director. In her presentation to EuropeanPWN-Paris at the December speaker’s dinner held at the restaurant du Sénat,... More

Connecting Women Conference

The Connecting Women all-day conference on December 16th was a welcome opportunity to assemble key players involved in promoting professional women in one place. EuropeanPWN, Voxfemina, and L/ONTOP joined companies such as IBM and Deloitte, all eminently convinced of the need to have both women and men on management teams. There were interactive workshops all day and still time for striking up conversations at the booths. More…

Profile of the Month: Agnès Bensoussan, Alcatel-Lucent

Meggan Dissly talked to Agnes recently about her startling career turnabout, past experiences and aspirations….

M.D.: Can you describe your unusual career path?
A.B.: In my 25 year career I’ve spent 6 years working in research, 6 years in development and 13 years in human resources. More

Mid-Growth Entrepreneur Laboratory Holds First Workshop: Middle Growth Sales Development

Ask any entrepreneur if she remembers the day she decided to create her own company! She will remember every detail —time, place, context— when she made up chose to take the roller coaster ride with its ups and downs, excitement and responsibilities. Even the brave and daring need support. More