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title: "Thank you for joining Millennials4Boards launch! — Millennials4Boards"
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description: "Our association was founded with a simple yet powerful mission: to build bridges between generations in the boardroom, from Gen Z, millennials through to Baby Boomers."
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[News](https://millennials4boards.com/news/)

Event recap · 2 Sep 2025

# Thank you for joining Millennials4Boards launch!

Our association was founded with a simple yet powerful mission: to **build bridges** between generations in the boardroom. From Gen Z, millennials through to Baby Boomers.

For our inaugural event, we welcomed over 100 guests for an evening of celebration and networking between **seasoned board members and emerging leaders**. Your open minds, curiosity and energy made this event an evening to remember.

Special mention goes to our speakers:

**Simona Scarpaleggia:** Board Director, Former CEO of IKEA Switzerland

**Cynthia Hansen:** Managing Director, Innovation Foundation (The Adecco Group)

**Ian Thompson:** Board Member, Former Group Chief Claims Officer at Zurich Insurance

**Carla Hänny:** CHRO, CFO & Board Member of NIKIN, Forbes 30 Under 30

**Monika Schulze:** Board Member, Former CMO of Zurich Insurance & Unilever

From the bottom of our heart, a big thank you to all for joining us on this journey. Here’s to creating more **inclusive, future-ready boards** together. 🌍💫

## More news.

Discussion paper · Jun 2026

### The AI Revolution in the Boardroom

From oversight function to strategic co-pilot: a discussion paper for boards on redefining corporate governance in the age of artificial intelligence.

Read

[The AI Revolution in the Boardroom](https://millennials4boards.com/news/the-ai-revolution-in-the-boardroom/)

Partnership · Feb 2026

### Millennials4Boards and HeadsQuarters Partnership

Millennials4Boards has entered into a strategic partnership with Headsquarter, reinforcing a shared commitment to fostering high-quality dialogue and modern governance.

Read

[Millennials4Boards and HeadsQuarters Partnership](https://millennials4boards.com/news/millennials4boards-and-headsquarters-partnership/)

Partnership · Feb 2026

### Millennials4Boards and Worldwide Broker Network Partnership

Millennials4Boards has announced a partnership with Worldwide Broker Network (WBN) to unite two influential communities dedicated to accelerating the careers of high-potential young professionals.

Read

[Millennials4Boards and Worldwide Broker Network Partnership](https://millennials4boards.com/news/millennials4boards-and-worldwide-broker-network-partnership/)

## Become part of the story.

[Apply to join](https://millennials4boards.com/become-a-member/)

[Partner with us](https://millennials4boards.com/partnerships/)

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