Monique Van Wijk

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Lid Raad van Commissarissen at Point O GGZ

Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands

Overview

Monique Busch is a CFO and Supervisory Board Member with over 30 years of experience in finance, holding a Register Controller degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam. She focuses on translating complex financial data into clear strategies for growth, particularly for female entrepreneurs. Colleagues describe her as a driven, strategic, and forward-looking leader.

Monique is passionate about empowering female entrepreneurs, which she actively pursues as co-founder of the "Best Friends with Finance" platform and podcast. She is also a member of The Angel Initiative, a network of female investors, and serves as a regional coordinator for SER Topvrouwen, a network for board-ready women.

Unique fact: She co-hosts a podcast aimed at making finance accessible and strategic for female business owners, turning a complex subject into an empowering tool.

Personality Overview

Risk Tolerant

Objective Evaluator

Direct & Assertive

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Empowering Women
Cofounded "Best Friends with Finance" and is a member of The Angel Initiative and SER Topvrouwen, all focused on advancing female entrepreneurs and leaders.
Corporate Governance
Serves as a Supervisory Board Member for Point O GGZ and holds a certification in Governance Essentials, demonstrating a strong interest in board-level oversight.
Diversity & Inclusion
Actively participates in diversity-focused events and has co-authored articles on the importance of diversity as a driver for innovation and growth in business.

Media Appearances

Monique has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Lid Raad van Commissarissen at Point O GGZ
11-2025
Member at The Angel Initiative
6-2023
Co-founder en podcastmaker at Best Friends with Finance
4-2023
Member en Coördinator regiocircle Zuid-Nederland at SER Topvrouwen
1-2024 - 12-2025
CFO at Hoppenbrouwers

Education

9-2023 - 1-2024
Governance Essentials from NCD Academy
2003 - 2006
RC from Erasmus University Rotterdam

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Exp : 2 Location : Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands Job Level : Leadership Designation : Lid Raad van Commissarissen at Point O GGZ
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Insights For Selling To Monique

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Monique is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Monique

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Monique move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Monique take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Monique

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