JCI Europe
Leadership Interviews
Welcome to our JCI Europe Leadership Interviews. Here you can learn all about our local and international leaders and how they facilitate positive change.
2026 JCI President, Alejandra Castillo: “There is something powerful that lives in the mind of a woman: persistence—the stubborn determination to reach her objective.”
The last interview of the year deserves a remarkable leader. In this edition, we welcome the 2026 JCI President—the fifth woman to serve in this...
“An effective leader must set the tone, define the path forward, and have the courage to make the call, even if it isn’t unanimous.” – Kevin Hin, Founding Director General of WenCHAM
The leader of September is Kevin Hin - Founding Director General of WenCHAM – the World Chamber of Entrepreneurs for Economic Development and past...
“I wasn’t born a leader — I became one through failure, mentorship, and learning by doing” – Ismail Haznedar, 2015 JCI President
Born in Tetovo, North Macedonia, I grew up between cultures, learning resilience and adaptability from an early age. After graduating from Middle...
“When you introduce someone to JCI, you give them the greatest gift, the chance to discover their true potential” – Keira Keogh, Member of Parliament in Ireland
Dear Keira, thank you accepting the invitation. Before we start the interview, please, tell us few words about yourself. I’m Keira Keogh, a Teachta...
Alexandra Botos, 2025 EDC Chair: “If you think you are leading and turn around to see no one following, then you are just taking a walk.”
The leader of this month is Alexandra Botos, 2025 European Development Council (EDC) Chair, from JCI Romania, but also a member of JCI Luxembourg....
Ana Nikolova, the journey of a JCI Leader
We start our Leadership Interviews series with the leader of JCI Europe, our JCI Executive Vice President, Ana Nikolova, from JCI Bulgaria. Let's...