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Kellen Company Webinar Series
Upcoming Program:
"Harnessing the Opportunities of Globalization"
A Webinar on how to successfully define and implement your association’s globalization strategy
Globalization impacts many associations, but not all in the same manner. This Webinar will examine the current globalization climate and help you determine strategies, recognize opportunities and measure the impact of your globalization initiatives.
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Featured Speaker
Alfons Westgeest
Group Vice President, Kellen Company
Managing Partner, Kellen Europe
Alfons Westgeest is Group Vice President, Kellen Company / Managing Partner, Kellen Europe and was previously a partner at Ernst & Young. He has served associations in the electronics, energy, automotive, construction, professional services and food & drinks sectors.
Alfons leads a team of 25 European professionals from 10 nationalities with diverse educational backgrounds. They advise and manage European and global associations or the representation of US-based associations in various industries. The team also provides added-value services, including European affairs and economic analysis & benchmarking, for several associations.
Alfons is responsible for global development of the Kellen Company, including Kellen’s office in Beijing, China.
Alfons is a graduate in commercial law of Leyden University, The Netherlands. He is long-time member of the European Society of Association Executives (ESAE) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). He is the former Chairman of ASAE’s International Section and the first-ever Board member of ASAE to reside outside of North America.