About our expert

Marianne Bruijn

Founder and CEO The Female Fix

Marianne Bruijn is a highly experienced brand strategist who has held various top marketing and management positions at renowned A-brands including Rabobank, McDonald's and Pearle Opticiens.

Marianne Bruijn is the founder and CEO of The Female Fix, a consultancy dedicated to accelerating gender equality through the power of branding and strategy. With over 25 years of experience in brand strategy and marketing leadership at organisations including Rabobank, McDonald's and Pearle Opticiens, she brings a unique perspective to the intersection of business and social impact.

Marianne is an author and authority on SDG 5 (Gender Equality). Her work focuses on the systemic barriers that women face in the business world — and the practical strategies to overcome them. She combines data-driven insights with compelling storytelling to make the case for gender equality not just as a moral imperative, but as a business opportunity.

Her motivation is deeply personal. Growing up in an entrepreneurial family, she witnessed firsthand how implicit inequality shapes opportunities and outcomes. This experience drives her mission to create a more equitable business landscape — one organisation, one leader and one conversation at a time.

Marianne's sessions are insightful, provocative and empowering. She challenges assumptions, provides concrete tools and inspires women to claim their financial and professional power.

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