BPI is a subsidiary of CaixaBank and has been participating in CaixaBank’s support of women business owners.

CaixaBank was a founding sponsor in 2007 and has continued to support the organization.

The Banco Portugués de Investimento nominated one awardee for the 2019 IWEC Awards as did CaixaBank.  We are very pleased to have Mauela join us at the 12th Annual IWEC Foundation Conference being held in New Delhi, India November 10th-13th.  She will receive her award from IWEC Chairwoman and Former US Ambassador, Ruth A. Davis and IWEC Conference Chairwoman, Princess Noor Asem of Jordan at the Awards Ceremony on Tuesday November 12th.

Congratulations Manuela!

Manuela Medeiros, Parfois, www.parfois.com

Manuela started her career in the textile industry before creating Parfois, a women’s fashion accessory business in 1994 with just one store.  She began growing and opening other stores and offering franchises.  In 2001 Parfois expanded to France, Italy, Germany and opened in many other countries as well.  In 2004 they acquired a large building housing their headquarters and logistics center.  In 2014 they also began online sales and toady they have more than 1000 stores all over the world.  Parfois has a strong commitment to the community but keeps a low profile as Manuela feels “that they do not want CSR to promote their own image but rather to help solve real problems.”

The company is doing business in 73 countries and wishes to further grow in China, the US, Canada and India.

Read the full press release on her announcement.  manuelacaixabankpressrelease