Executive Communications is such a drag!

Priscilla ZalmBreaking the mold of uptight, upright executive presentations, here’s a peek at former Dutch finance minister and chairman of ABN Amro, Gerrit Zalm, delivering a stunning impersonation of his alter-ego, brothel owner Priscilla.

The presentation was designed to motivate the Dutch bank’s 23,000 employees with a risque monolog that would not make it past first base with the HR gatekeepers at any American company. She started by telling employees that she was “blessed with a good front office” – pointing to her bosom – “and a top notch back office.”

Take a look:

The photo that accompanied the FT report on this stellar performance was firmly above the fold, as one would expect from a newspaper that reports breaking news “without fear or favour”.

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