Polaris
is an inclusive network of women and men with various backgrounds and nationalities working in the Netherlands. Our members come from the corporate- as well as the non-profit sector. Some of them work for governmental organisations; others are entrepreneurs, artists and sportsmen.
Besides different backgrounds we have 17 different nationalities represented in our network.
We strive to have a direct impact on women in business and a global impact to empower women in society. We are focused on making difference by bridging the gender equality gap especially in leadership positions.
Ingrid Veling and Renata Mrazova founded Polaris in November 2016.
Renata Mrazova, Global Head of HR NN Group and Co-founder of Polaris
What binds us is
- our passion for diversity & inclusion
- our ambition to reach our goals, to make difference
- the fact that we are active in achieving this
Our purpose
We want to make a difference in the society we live in, so next generations will be able to live and work in more balanced and fair environment where having equal opportunities is a given.
Our motto is therefore "Joining forces to create equal opportunities for future generations!"
Our values
Enabling
We enable each other to develop, grow and shine through education, mentoring and other activities.
Collaboration
We inspire and support each other. We know that a community can achieve more than an individual.
Impact
We want to positively impact our society, so next generations will be able to live and work in a fair environment where having equal opportunities is a given!
Respect
We respect each other, our different backgrounds, opinions, beliefs. We prefer to have an open mind and to use a common sense.
People behind Polaris

Renata Mrazova

Ingrid Veling

Lenka Libanska
