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Brokerslink appoints President and Vice President to Advisory Board

Brokerslink names Youness Rhallam as Advisory Board President and Patrick Verlinden as Vice-President, reinforcing strategic oversight and global growth.

Brokerslink has confirmed the appointment of Youness Rhallam as President and Patrick Verlinden as Vice-President to its Advisory Board. The nominations, confirmed unanimously by Advisory Board members, mark a new chapter of strategic oversight and collaboration within Brokerslink.

Youness Rhallam is the CEO of Moroccan brokerage firm Alpha Assurances, Patrick Verlinden is CEO of Belgian broker Van Dessel Insurance Brokers.

During the elections, José Manuel Fonseca, President and CEO of the Board of Directors, highlighted the distinct roles of Brokerslink’s governance bodies; The Board of Directors, which is operational and executive in nature, focuses on decision-making and company strategy, while the Advisory Board provides consultative guidance and supports the organization’s broader vision.

Youness Rhallam, whose election as President of the Advisory Board was met with unanimous approval, expressed his gratitude to the members for their trust. “It is an honour to serve as President,” he said. “We must strengthen communication between the Advisory Board and the Board of Directors whilst increasing the quality and frequency of feedback and proposals.”

Both Rhallam and Verlinden bring extensive experience and leadership to their new roles, which will be instrumental in driving Brokerslink’s continued growth and success. The elections also reaffirm Brokerslink’s commitment to collaboration, innovation, and excellence in the global brokerage industry.

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