HOUSE OF ROSE PROFESSIONAL ANNOUNCES UAE AS VENUE FOR 2023 MIDDLE EAST EDITION OF BREAK THE CEILING TOUCH THE SKY SUMMIT - Seite 2

Peter Van den Broeck, Senior VP, GM Middle East and Africa at BIC commented, "Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion remains a part of our DNA at BIC. Our global presence in over 160 countries allows us to foster an environment that champions diverse backgrounds, bringing creativity and innovation to our work and encouraging team members to reach their full potential. We reinforce our gender equality commitment to empowering and encouraging female talent across the organization with a goal to see 40% female representation in director and above roles by 2027. Our long-term partnership with Break the Ceiling Touch the Sky in the Middle East and across the world helps us bring our vision to life and work with like-minded individuals and organizations to reach set goals. We look forward to what this year's edition will bring."

The 2023 Middle East Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky is the sixth annual Middle East Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky and is an important pillar of the global Break the ceiling touch the sky network with editions in the Middle East, the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and ANZ. The summit supports HORP's MISSION 2029 FOR A BETTER WORLD – the 10-year action plan to quintuple the number of Female CEOs in the worlds 500 largest Companies (from 14 in 2020 to 70 in 2029) and to double the number of Male CEOs in the same group actively investing in gender diversity & inclusion.

Concluded Anthony A. Rose, Chairman and CEO, House of Rose Professional and best-selling author of the book Break the Ceiling, Touch the Sky: success secrets of the world's most inspirational women which inspired the summit: "We are delighted to host the 2023 Middle East Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky in the UAE. The UAE is making strong investments in gender equality and taking action to create a future focused, inclusive professional with great purpose and commitment. Gender-diverse Companies across the world are delivering better financial results, growing better leaders, and delivering better business.  With the knowledge and best practices we bring from across industries globally, organizations that partner with us at Break the ceiling touch the sky are learning faster and building stronger, more inclusive organizations that deliver better business."