TOPX Summit 2025 Speaker


Adda van Zanden | Leadership Consultant, Keynote Speaker & Researcher on DEI, EA Inclusion

Based in Amsterdam, Adda van Zanden brings over 20 years of expertise as aleadership consultant, public speaking coach, and facilitator. She collaborates with organizations such as Leeuwendaal (The Inclusive Government), the Dutch Ministries of Infrastructure and Defense, TEDx, and multinational corporations to drive impactful leadership and communication strategies.

As a professionally trained actress, Adda integrates voice and body-language techniques from the Royal Shakespeare Company into her work, enhancing the presence and impact of leaders. She also tours Europe with the play Shakespeare’s Women, exploring female narratives through a theatrical lens. 

Her commitment to gender equality is reflected in her leadership roles, including Chair of Women of Volt, where she has championed the advancement of women in European politics. She has designed inclusive communication & leadership programs based on political and behavioral science research, empowering European politicians and corporate leaders alike.

A sought-after speaker, Adda has shared her insights on gender equity, leadership, and overcoming bias at major global platforms, including:

• World Economic Forum: Women in Leadership (Dubai)
• Global Mentoring, Coaching, and Supervision Conference (Overcoming Gender Bias)
• Global Women’s Club & Women’s Economic Forum (Award-winning speaker)

She regularly delivers lectures and training programs for multinationals such as Royal BAM Group, Rabobank, CGI, and DLL in the Netherlands and the US, focusing on creative thinking, adaptability, and diversity in leadership.

As a guest lecturer, she contributes to Erasmus Centre for Women & Organisations, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, and Imperial College. Focusing on topics like Women in Leadership, Systemic Change, and Sustainable Future Leadership.

Currently, she leads the HBA Amsterdam program team, where she organizes and moderates events on women’s health, health tech, and femtech.

With her expertise in public speaking and panel moderation, she ensures meaningful dialogue and high-impact outcomes.

Additionally, she serves as HBA Ambassador Program Advisor, furthering HBA’s mission for gender equality in healthcare leadership.

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