Romy Lange Editor-in-chief Hello Zuidas r.lange@asega.nl
A feeling of recognition in Zuidas There may be an awful lot of people in Zuidas, but
enormous amounts of energy and puts her
I never cease to be amazed by how many of them
heart and soul into her work, her family and
seem to recognise each other. This familiarity was
other projects such as the Amsterdam City
really apparent during the first YIP drinks party.
Swim. I would like to recognise something
YIP is a new network in the area for young profes-
of her in myself at a later date: her enthusiasm,
sionals up to the age of 30. Whenever a new
her travel bug and her strong family ties. It was
initiative is launched, there is always that period
a very special conversation.
of waiting to see if it will take off. Happily, the turnout was great, lots of different companies
I would also like to draw your attention to our
were represented and people quickly got talking
special focus this month. It’s a recognisable
via speed-dating sessions. This age group is
subject for many Zuidas companies - namely
keen to get to know each other. They seem to
mergers and acquisitions. In Zuidas, the number
click immediately. They are young, work hard in
of facilitated M&As is by far the highest when
Zuidas and organise their free time the same
compared to the rest of the Netherlands. In this
way. You can check out the photos on the Hello
special section, companies active in M&A and a
You pages.
professor at the Duisenberg School of Finance
p.s.
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For this edition I interviewed Mirjam de Blécourt (a partner at Baker & McKenzie) for our cover
of Hello Zuidas Enjoy reading this brand new edition of Hello Zuidas. .
story. It was an inspiring meeting. She has
What have Sammy Davis Junior and Zuidas got in common? Nothing, you might think, but the arrival of Joop van den Ende’s theatre company in Zuidas is about to change all that. The company’s new location in the former Sotheby’s auction house not only offers office space, but also five rehearsal studios and a theatre. The theatre will open next Autumn with the musical ‘From Sammy with Love’, featuring the life of the world-famous entertainer. A theatre is a welcome addition to leisure services on offer in Zuidas. Now all we need is a cinema! I, for one, can’t wait. Olivier Otten, managing director Hello Zuidas
is scheduled for May 6th.