These are the 10 Women To Watch of 2026

Equal opportunities for female entrepreneurs remain far from guaranteed. Debora Huisman-Leeser therefore brought together

Equal opportunities for female entrepreneurs? Still not a given. And so, for the fifth time, Debora Huisman-Leeser of Choices by DL and Sophie van der Giessen of ABN AMRO MeesPierson joined forces for 10 Women to Watch. The result: ten entrepreneurs who, each in their own way, build, move, and inspire. These are the women of 2026.

Curious to know who secured a spot on the list this year?

Marie-Claire van der Steen

The founder of Studio Noos built her search for the ideal diaper bag into an international lifestyle brand that is now available worldwide.

Charlotte Labee

With her Brain Balance method, Charlotte Labee helps thousands of people find more balance, focus, and personal growth.

Marjolijn Meijer

As co-founder of Clubsportive and TrainMore, she laid the foundation for the Urban Gym Group, which grew into one of the largest fitness organizations in the Netherlands.

Margriet and Annelies Looije

The sisters are each shaping the future of Looye Kwekers, the family business behind the well-known premium flavour tomatoes, from their own areas of expertise.

Loes Daniels

With Experiencegift, she built an international platform for gift cards that is now active in more than fifty countries.

Rahma el Mouden

From a career in the cleaning industry to the founding of MAS Dienstverleners, which grew into one of the largest multicultural facilities companies in the Netherlands.

Kim Kötter

With her entrepreneurial mindset, strong community, and sense of connection, Kim Kötter has been bringing brands and people together for years.

Lindsay van der Looij

As the founder of BLOY Institute and skincare brand LABAREAU, Lindsay combines medical expertise with innovation within the world of skin improvement.

Hester Schepers

What started with two HEMA stores in the Achterhoek grew under her leadership into an enterprise with nine franchise locations and strong local involvement. She is now one of the largest HEMA franchisees.

Céline van Haaren

From her Amsterdam studio, she designs sophisticated interiors where timeless design, functionality, and quality come together.