BNI expands in Europe with strategic focus on France, Italy and the UK
Business Network International (BNI), the world's largest organization for business referrals, is expanding its presence across Europe by appointing Dave van Klingeren as Vice President of Franchise Development for EMEA. The expansion focuses particularly on new franchise territories in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom—markets where BNI already has an established footprint with over 35,000 members and more than 1,500 local chapters. Van Klingeren brings extensive experience from both within BNI and as a successful entrepreneur. His background includes leadership roles in key European markets such as the Netherlands and Nordic countries, along with hands-on franchise development through his own business ventures. This appointment is expected to accelerate growth across Europe by leveraging his deep understanding of franchising challenges and opportunities. BNI currently operates in 77 countries globally, connecting over 355,000 members in more than 11,800 chapters. The organization has a strong pipeline for continued expansion into new European markets through the end of this year and beyond.
Topics: Expansion Franchise Development Leadership Appointment