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These are the 10 Women To Watch of 2026

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.

This is how musical actress April Darby & Alessandro chose their wedding rings.
It is a symbol of a lifetime together: the wedding ring. Choosing one is often not something that happens overnight. For singer and musical actress April Darby and her husband Alessandro, that journey didn't begin in a display case, but behind the scenes at GASSAN. This is what the process looked like.
Pieter van den Hoogeband: 'always looking for inspiration'
He is regarded as one of the greatest swimmers of all time. A global citizen, yet at the same time strongly connected to Brabant, where he can indulge his love for innovation and collaboration. Meanwhile, Pieter van den Hoogenband continues to seek inspiration. Not only to excel himself, but above all to enable others to do so. Jaap de Groot in conversation with an as-yet-driven idealist.

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This is how musical actress April Darby & Alessandro chose their wedding rings.
It is a symbol of a lifetime together: the wedding ring. Choosing one is often not something that happens overnight. For singer and musical actress April Darby and her husband Alessandro, that journey didn't begin in a display case, but behind the scenes at GASSAN. This is what the process looked like.
Pieter van den Hoogeband: 'always looking for inspiration'
He is regarded as one of the greatest swimmers of all time. A global citizen, yet at the same time strongly connected to Brabant, where he can indulge his love for innovation and collaboration. Meanwhile, Pieter van den Hoogenband continues to seek inspiration. Not only to excel himself, but above all to enable others to do so. Jaap de Groot in conversation with an as-yet-driven idealist.
6 summer escapes in nature
Summer doesn't always have to smell of sunscreen and bustling boulevards. Sometimes it sounds like rustling pines, rippling mountain water, or a gentle breeze through a castle garden. From treehouses high amidst the greenery to tranquil retreats where your schedule melts in the sun: these addresses show just how delightfully luxurious it can be when nature takes center stage.
From desert nights to polar silence: five unforgettable adventures
From sleeping under a sparkling starry sky in the Sahara to floating above the glowing red dunes of Namibia: some journeys are much more than a holiday. They are experiences that change your view of the world and resonate for years to come. For those yearning for silence, adventure, and landscapes that seem to come straight out of a dream, MASTERS has compiled five extraordinary escapades.
Ostreum Group brings refined oyster & caviar experience to MASTERS SUMMER EXPO
During MASTERS SUMMER EXPO, hole 8 wasn't just about a clean swing. Golfers were immersed in an exclusive oyster & caviar experience by Ostreum Group, complete with freshly opened oysters, premium caviar, and a striking Oyster Gin Shot. Behind this refined concept stand two young entrepreneurs with remarkably high ambition: from Zeeland roots to an international hospitality experience that feels at home in any major city around the world.
Summer has officially begun: these are 5 places to celebrate it.
Summer has officially arrived. And although many Dutch people dream of Saint-Tropez, Mykonos, or Ibiza, you don't need to take a plane at all for a stylish summer day. From exclusive rooftops in Amsterdam to beach clubs with a Southern French vibe: these are the places where you’ll want to spend your summer this year.
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