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The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Developing investment opportunities in the Green Hydrogen sector worldwide to enhance energy security in Europe, while creating sustainable impact locally and serving Dutch interests. Driving force behind the launch of the Climate Invest Three (CI3) Fund, focusing on projects in the green hydrogen value chain worldwide, with a CI3 Regional Fund in both Namibia and South Africa. Representing Invest International in CFM NL, a JV between Invest International and Climate Fund Managers, managing CI3.

The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands

Invest International is a JV between the Dutch Ministry of Finance and FMO. It offers finance & development solutions for global challenges, while creating direct and indirect benefits for the Dutch economy and society. Structuring export finance and investment transactions for Dutch corporates doing business internationally.

The Hague Area, Netherlands

FMO is the Dutch development bank. It finances businesses, projects and financial institutions in developing and emerging markets, with the aim of supporting sustainable private sector development. Structuring export finance and investment transactions for Dutch corporates doing business in emerging markets.

Bangkok

Actiasia provides business development and corporate finance services to European companies planning to enter or grow in Asian markets.Established this company and successfully completed assignments for 20+ companies: market surveys, market entry strategy definitions, introductions to local partners, closing partnership agreements, business plan development, financial modelling and fundraising.

Brussels, Belgium

PMV is the investment company of the Flemish Regional Government of Belgium. -Started as the company’s first investment manager and took responsibility of all PMV’s direct risk capital investments, fund of funds Investments and loan guarantee schemes.-Launched the ARKimedes Funds of Funds (EUR 220mln); the Flemish Innovation Fund (EUR 50mln of seed capital); CultuurInvest (EUR 10mln VC-fund targeting creative industries); the Flanders International Fund (EUR 25mln Mezzanine fund… Show more PMV is the investment company of the Flemish Regional Government of Belgium. -Started as the company’s first investment manager and took responsibility of all PMV’s direct risk capital investments, fund of funds Investments and loan guarantee schemes.-Launched the ARKimedes Funds of Funds (EUR 220mln); the Flemish Innovation Fund (EUR 50mln of seed capital); CultuurInvest (EUR 10mln VC-fund targeting creative industries); the Flanders International Fund (EUR 25mln Mezzanine fund co-investing with Flemish corporates in overseas projects); a EUR 100mln expansion capital fund; PMV-Tina (EUR 200mln PE-fund investing in consortia contributing to the transformation of the Flemish industry); two Loan Guarantee Mechanisms; and the WinwinLoan (mechanism stimulating individuals to provide funding for start-ups).-Acted as director and/or member of the investment committee of each of above-mentioned funds and of the Loan Guarantee management firm. Show less

Hanoi & Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

DEME is one of the world's largest groups of dredging and marine engineering companies.-Joined the division investing in land and port development projects in Asia.-Acted as the Vietnam resident manager of an international consortium consisting of DEME and American and Thai co-investors.-Coordinated the negotiations with the Vietnamese Government of 2 JVs developing industrial parks.-Guided the process of obtaining investment licenses and several other government licenses… Show more DEME is one of the world's largest groups of dredging and marine engineering companies.-Joined the division investing in land and port development projects in Asia.-Acted as the Vietnam resident manager of an international consortium consisting of DEME and American and Thai co-investors.-Coordinated the negotiations with the Vietnamese Government of 2 JVs developing industrial parks.-Guided the process of obtaining investment licenses and several other government licenses and permits.-Started up the operations of and co-managed both JVs as their Deputy General Director. -Took responsibility of the marketing and sales of both JVs and negotiated and closed international sales contracts with American, French and Vietnamese customers. Show less

Antwerp, Belgium

Katoen Natie is a leading group of companies providing value added logistic services worldwide.Sold logistic services to industrial and trading corporations in Belgium, France and Switzerland.

Masters, Business Administration And Management, General

Masters, Business Economics

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