Women on Wings is pleased to announce the appointment of Dorothee van Vredenburch and Conny Braams to the Supervisory Board of Stichting Women on Wings as of June 1st, 2025. Their combined expertise and leadership are expected to accelerate Women on Wings’ mission to create economic independence for women in rural India.
Conny Braams: an impact-oriented, international C-suite leader
Conny’s thirty-three year career at Unilever spanned a wide variety of business, category, functional, operational and geographical settings. She has held executive leadership positions in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, giving her a deep understanding of diverse markets and cultures. Conny has also given her time and talent to numerous community organizations, including NGOs, museums and academic institutions.
A purposeful leader, Conny is driven by making a positive impact on people, organizations, the planet and society. Her extensive background in sustainability, innovation and corporate responsibility aligns with the Women on Wings’ mission. At Unilever, she led the worldwide digital transformation and reimagined marketing and sales for the digital age, significantly increasing the impact and ROI of marketing initiatives.
In line with her commitment to creating positive change, Conny has built a diverse non-executive career, serving on a variety of boards and juries, ranging from the Effie’s to the Rotterdam School of Management (EUR), the Kröller-Müller Museum and Heineken NL BV.
“Conny’s vast experience, strategic vision, and passion for social impact make her an invaluable addition to the Women on Wings Board,” says Women on Wings Supervisory Board Chair and co-founder Maria van der Heijden. “Her expertise in digital transformation, marketing, and sustainability will be instrumental in guiding the organization’s future growth and impact.”
Dorothee van Vredenburch: a leader in organizational transformation
Until April 2025 Dorothee van Vredenburch was Executive Partner at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, an international law firm. She combines extensive experience from various leadership and entrepreneurship roles across diverse sectors, including founding and leading a pioneering management consultancy firm specializing in investor relations and financial PR.
Dorothee’s professional background includes executive positions at De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek, Zorg van de Zaak Netwerk, NN Group, ING Group, and Citigate First Financial. Her expertise in organizational transformation, strategic communication, and financial management will be invaluable as Women on Wings continues to grow and evolve.
“Dorothee’s extensive experience in organizational transformation, strategic communication, and financial management will be vital to Women on Wings,” says Women on Wings Supervisory Board Chair and co-founder Maria van der Heijden. “We look forward to her contributions and insights as we move forward.”
Dorothee also currently serves as Chair of the Board of Stichting Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest and Directeur Koninklijke Hollandse Maatschappij der Wetenschappen, and formerly served on the Board of Junior Achievement Europe, the Advisory Board of Women in Financial Services, and as Chair of the Supervisory Board for both NN Life and Delta Lloyd Life and BeFrank.
About Women on Wings
Women on Wings supports Indian social enterprises and government institutions in their mission to generate income. These organizations often need specific business experience to realize growth, and create more work for women. We provide tailor-made pro bono business consultancy and mentoring to these organizations. Through targeted, on-the-ground advice delivered by a professional network of Indian and Dutch experts. To date, we have co-created over 395,000 jobs for women in rural India. Our goal is to transform the lives of countless more women. So that we unleash the full potential of all women in rural India.
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