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BNP Paribas North America shed light on diversity

May 19, 2010 : The U.S. Diversity Council works to raise the profile of women at BNP Paribas. In fact, the group is forging ahead and creating partnerships to help raise the bank’s visibility in the space as evidence by a recent breakfast meeting between the group and the Financial Women’s Association (FWA). Its core mission is to promote professionalism in the financial industry and leadership roles and networks for women.

“Diversity is in the genes of BNP Paribas and you must rely on different people, mindsets and genders to be successful” said Jean-Yves Fillion,  Head of Client Coverage North America.

Simone Vinocour, Director - Global Relationship Manager, Corporate Coverage, noted that it’s vital to continue asking “how do we make people feel that they belong to a firm that is inclusive.”

May 20, 2010 : Nearly 300 employees packed the first Business Networking Groups event, “The Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion” panel and Q&A.

“I’ve extremely impressed at the attendance, and I believe these topics will be inspiring to all of you” said Everett Schenk, CEO BNP Paribas North America,as he welcomed the audience.

June 1, 2010 : The Women’s Business Networking Group (WBNG)  held a panel discussion on “Women in the Financial Services Post-Crisis”. Approximately 80 attendees from various parts of BNP Paribas attended the discussion moderated by Head of North American Client Coverage Jean-Yves Fillion, who also serves as one of the executive sponsors of the WBNG.

“Women are often less likely to speak up about their achievements,” said Patricia Koo, Director, Financial Institutions Group. “We need to remind women that sometimes they need to be their own biggest advocates,” she added.

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