BNI expands in Europe with strategic focus on France, Italy and the UK
BNI continues to strengthen its presence across Europe by granting new franchises in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. The organization has appointed Dave van Klingeren as Vice President of Franchise Development for EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa), a move aimed at supporting continued expansion on the continent. Van Klingeren brings over 15 years of experience with BNI, including leadership roles in the Netherlands and Nordic markets. His background also includes founding Zitaxi as a successful franchise network, giving him deep insight into building scalable business models. Currently, BNI has more than 35,000 members across nearly 1,500 chapters in these three countries. BNI's global membership now exceeds 355,000 businesses operating through over 11,800 chapters in 77 countries worldwide. The organization is positioned for continued growth into the end of this year and beyond as it targets new markets across Europe.
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