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BNI Expands Focus in Europe

BNI® (Business Network International) has officially announced its strategic expansion throughout Europe, particularly emphasizing growth in France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. As the world's largest professional networking organization, BNI is dedicated to enhancing its footprint in these key markets while supporting its existing Chapters that have laid a solid groundwork.

Currently boasting more than 35,000 members and over 1,500 Chapters across France, Italy, and the UK, BNI is in a prime position to foster even further growth. Central to this initiative is the promotion of Dave van Klingeren to the position of Vice President of Franchise Development for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). With his extensive background in BNI and over 15 years of experience in leadership roles—including serving as National Director in the Netherlands—Van Klingeren brings invaluable expertise to this ambitious expansion plan.

His former leadership in the Nordic regions (Norway, Sweden, and Finland) and his successful experience as a contractor and franchisor with Zitaxi have uniquely equipped him for the challenges that come with growing a franchise network.

Michael Walchonski, BNI's Development Director, remarked, "As we continue to expand our franchise network, Europe stands out with its significant growth dynamics over recent years. Our European members and franchisees exemplify the power of our Givers Gain® philosophy, and we are thrilled to broaden the array of opportunities we can offer entrepreneurs across the continent."

BNI currently represents a global network of over 355,000 members in 11,800 Chapters spanning 77 countries. This extensive network consistently attracts entrepreneurs and small business owners who are keen on structured and reliable methods of business growth through trusted referrals.

Looking ahead, BNI’s robust pipeline of additional target markets positions the organization well for sustained expansion in France, Italy, and the UK as they look towards the end of 2027. By capitalizing on this momentum, BNI aims to enable countless business owners to connect, refer, and ultimately achieve success in their respective fields.

For further details on BNI's European expansion and its wide-ranging global initiatives, interested individuals are encouraged to visit www.bnifranchise.com.

About BNI®

Founded in 1985, BNI has established itself as the premier and most fruitful professional networking organization. Currently, BNI facilitates weekly meetings—either in person, online, or hybrid—for its members in 77 countries worldwide. Since its inception, the organization has helped 2.28 million businesses generate over $228 billion USD in revenue. For those interested in learning more about BNI and exploring Chapter meeting participation, further information is available at www.bni.com.