“You can’t always choose where you start, but you can choose where you go.”
For four years, Cindy Vermeiren has been part of Grant Thornton’s Legal team where she progressed to her current role as Manager Paralegal. Her dedication and positive impact were recently also recognised with a GT NXT Award as Ambassador of the Year. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her two sons, cheering them on from the sidelines of a football pitch and watching them grow into confident young men.
It’s a role she treasures deeply. Not just because she loves being a mother, but because she knows how much a supportive environment can shape a child’s future. Growing up, opportunities were not always a given for Cindy.
Strength by example
"My childhood was far from easy," Cindy says. Growing up in a challenging environment taught her resilience from an early age. When her abusive father finally left the family, her mother was suddenly faced with raising four children on her own. But rather than focusing on what was missing, Cindy learned to focus on what is possible.
That mindset still guides her today. Through hard work, determination and a positive outlook, she built her own path, both as a professional and as a mother. "You can't always choose where you start, but you can choose what you do next."
Along the way, she drew inspiration from her mother's perseverance and commitment to giving her children every opportunity to succeed. That example continues to inspire Cindy every day.
