AMSTERDAM OFFICE
Herman Kienhuis, Investment Director
Herman brings to the team a lot of experience in strategy, corporate finance, M&A, venture financing, business development, product management, web/app development, online marketing and recruiting.

Antoine Hendrikx, Investment Director
Antoine is the financial conscience of SanomaVentures. Antoine has extensive experience in all aspects of the financial discpline.
Marije van Akkerveeken / John Vogel, Legal directors
John and Marije have the required legal expertise ranging from contractual agreements to intellectual property rights.

Sjoerd Huitema, Investment Associate
Sjoerd is our young gun, bringing experience in business analysis, (mobile) product development and app marketing.
HELSINKI OFFICE
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Ville Varis, Director Digital Strategy and Ventures, Sanoma News
Ville brings in a wide range of experience in strategy, business development and various aspects of M&A from digital media and telecom industries. Ville is also board member of Etua.fi and Tivit.fi.
In addition, SanomaVentures uses business mentors from Sanoma’s Business Units or externally, to bring specific in-depth knowledge with regard to the sector in which the venture operates.
