CV Wouter Korijn
2018 – Present ORANGEGAIA Den Haag, the Netherlands
Founder and CEO
Invest together with other value-aligned impact investors in for profit companies with the goal of contributing towards a sustainable economy that has a positive impact on people and planet
2007 – Present EDLI FOUNDATION Den Haag, the Netherlands
Board Member
Evaluate proposals to support organizations and activities that focus on children, young adults and the elderly, specifically those that are most challenged. Previously led the Foundation as director in the start-up phase for the first 15 years.
1991 – 2017 KOCOS FAMILY OFFICE Den Haag, the Netherlands
CEO and chairman Investment comittee
Set up and managed the world-wide investment activities in Private Equity, Real Estate and Public Markets. Set up investment office in New York with dedicated full-time investment professional. Initiated a Multi Family office set-up with like-minded families.
1998 – 2005 DARLIN DEELNEMINGEN Maarsbergen, the Netherlands
Board Member
Beoordeling van besluiten tot deelname in beursgenoteerde bedrijven. Darlin houdt substantiële belangen in Nederlandse beursgenoteerde bedrijven met groeiambities en een sterk management. Zij investeert voor de lange termijn.
2007 – 2015 ETAM GROEP Zoetermeer, the Netherlands
Board Member
Together with non-family members responsible for the leading Dutch fashion retailer with over 220 stores and leading online presence.
1995 – 2001
Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for the finance and audit departments
1986 – 1991 KKB Kunst of Vormgeving Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Co-Founder
Market leader in plexiglass consumer products. Managed own factory and sales organization.
NEXTIME
Launched successful brand of modern design wall clock company.
1985 – 1986 ZUREL Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Sales Director
Responsible for worldwide sales for the leading Dutch cut flower organization. Set-up North American sales organization. Streamlined logistics.
1981– 1985 GENERAL MILLS Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
International finance manager and auditor
Managed the sale of Miro Mecano in Calais, set-up a Carebear factory in Haiti under the Caribian Basin Initiative of the US. Part of International audit team.
EDUCATION
1980 – 1981 Thunderbird School of International Management Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
1979 – 1980 University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon, USA
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
1977 – 1979 NYENRODE BUSINESS UNIVERSITEIT Breukelen, the Netherlands
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)