Creating closer connections in our Europe West Region

Listening to our colleagues and alumni share their individual stories is a powerful way to create closer connections, across different experiences.

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Inclusiveness is about everyone. It takes everyone, and it benefits everyone.

Our perspectives, skills and backgrounds are shaped by our own experiences and stories, and enrich our teams. When we learn from others' experiences, we spark conversations, build understanding and closer connections. This helps us build a more inclusive culture for everyone, where we each feel a sense of belonging and are valued for who we are, and where each of us can access the resources, skills, and development we need to grow.

Meet our Europe West EY colleagues sharing their stories, in their own words.

Aline, Spain

“My biggest mission is for everyone to always assume competence that we are able to do wonderful things if there is support.”

Kamilah, Portugal

“I want my story to inspire others, to help people to express themselves and to not hide behind a curtain in a society that defines standard values.”

Gian Andrea, Switzerland

“Just go out and set your own goals and try to reach them.”

Eumery, France

“It was like a puzzle. Everybody has their own voice. I believe that equity, it’s one of the most important things I learned.”

Andreas, Austria

“If you are not yourself at work, if you blend in and just try to be someone you are not, then it really affects your mental health.”

N'Golope, Ivory Coast

“My ambition is bigger, that is why I am at EY.”

Pegah, Italy

“Since I was nine years old, I have been breaking stereotypes and I think this is my mission in my life.”

Lisa, Germany

“I find it extremely important for people to feel safe, to be themselves, safe to be out.”

Leon, The Netherlands

“Everyone has their own story and it enriched my life as well. That is how I try to see it.”

Xenia, Belgium

“I always tell my team, be true to who you are and be proud of it. Fight for what you want, and don't be afraid to add the unique spice that only you bring to the mix.”

Creating closer connections

Meet our global EY colleagues and alumni sharing their stories, in their own words.

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