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Business Angels
+ Key Supporters

Who's who in the CBA...

The Christian Business Angels is a mix of senior businesspeople from various countries, all with a common goal of creating employment in developing countries. A sample of our Business Angels and key supporters is provided below.

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Jan-Hein de Baat

Netherlands

CBA since 2021
LinkedIn Profile

Software, IT & Telecom Executive

CEO, PortingXS – 2019+

Executive Board, Keen Delivery Portal, 2017+

Executive Board, Hedge Filmmaker Software – 2015+

Executive Board, Helden van Nu Telecom – 2011+

CEO, RoutIT Application Infrastructure Service Provider – 2000-2016

CTO, Deltec Software – 1993-2001

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IT / Healthcare Executive

IPEC-certified Executive Coach, 2020+

Sr. Vice President, IT, Johnson & Johnson, USA, 2011 - 2018

Vice President, IT, Johnson & Johnson EMEA, 1999 - 2011

Bernhard Brouwer

Fort Myers, FL, USA

CBA since 2020

LinkedIn Profile

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Food Industry Executive

Senior Vice-President, Doehler Global – 2014+

Vice-President, Givaudan Flavours & Fragrances – 2007-2011

Vice-President, Quest Flavours – 2000-2007

Jonathan Davies

Chicago, IL, USA

CBA since 2020

LinkedIn Profile

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Tech Startup Guru

Founder, StartupKai - 2020+

CEO EmbryonicAI - 2017+

Investor

Bob Davis

Salt Lake City, UT, USA

CBA since 2023

LinkedIn Profile

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Consumer Products Industry Executive

Founder NXTEquity, startup accelerator – 2020+

President, Reckitt-Benckiser Hygiene & Home – 2018-2020

Executive Vice-President, Reckitt Benckiser – 2008-2017

Global Category Officer , Reckitt Benckiser – 2005-2008

Regional Director, Reckitt Benckiser up to 2005

Rob DeGroot

Netherlands
CBA since 2020

LinkedIn Profile

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Business Development / Africa

Global Business Developer at Quadraat Global, 2021+

         SubSaharan Business Development, Enza Zaden - 2006-2021

Michel DeVoogd

Netherlands/Kenya

CBA since 2023

LinkedIn Profile

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Entrepreneur

Founder & CEO, AquaNaut Boats – 2019-2023

President, HealthWorks Chiropractic – 2009-2022

Software Executive

President, Plant Automation Solutions Inc -2005-2008

Founder & CEO, Industrial Evolution – 2000-2005

Vice President, Honeywell Hi-Spec Solutions – 1992-2000

Roland Heersink

Netherlands

CBA since 2013

LinkedIn Profile

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Entrepreneur

Director & Owner, GPK Beheer – 2017-2023

Director, AKB Wholesale Kitchen Supply – 1986+

Jos Den Hengst

Netherlands

CBA since 2013

LinkedIn Profile

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IT Industry Executive

Chairman,  Strategic Products and Services, 2011-2017.

Founder & CEO, Strategic Products and Services, 1988-2011

John Poole

Naples, FL, USA

CBA since 2020

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Philanthropist, Finance & Navy Manager

Philanthropist, East Africa since 2020

Finance Manager, Washington DC, US Government

US Navy Fleet Manager, Middle East, 2010-2013

Projects & Contracts Manager, US Navy, 1999-2010

Stockbroker & Finance Manager, Citibank, 1991-1999

David Pollock

USA / Kenya

CBA since 2023

LinkedIn Profile

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Oil Industry Executive

Owner, Golden Age Consultancy – 2020+

Engineering Manager, Royal Dutch Shell – 2014-2019

Vice President, Special Projects, Royal Dutch Shell – 2012-2014

Board Member BASF-Shell JV (2015-2019)

Paulus Steenkamp

Netherlands
CBA since 2013

LinkedIn Profile

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Healthcare Executive

CEO, Private Cancer Clinic, London, UK –

Department Head, Private Medical Insurance –

Management Consultant, Private Healthcare -

Irena Theodorou

London, UK

CBA since 2019

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Finance Executive – Energy Industry

CFO, Windpark Fryslân – 2021+

CFO, Stedin (energy distribution network) – 2015-2019

Finance director, Eneco (supply & distribution) – 1998-2015

Board Member, Oikocredit Microfinance – 2013+

Board Member, VOC Education (autobody repair) – 2020+

President, Low Car Diet (sustainable mobility) – 2019+

Gerard Vesseur

Netherlands

CBA since 2021

LinkedIn Profile

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Business & Management Consultant

Owner, Actwell BV – 1995+

Appointed Actuary Non-Life & Life – 1992 – 2016  

Jan Voois

Netherlands
CBA since 2013

LinkedIn Profile

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