Maas van Drie

Chief Financial Officer at Aruba Tourism Authority

Maas Van Drie has diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Maas started their career as an Administrative Assistant at N.V. Nederlandse Gasunie in 1989. Maas then worked as an Assistant Controller at Aruba Government Audit Department, where they assisted in auditing government departments and coordinated office automation projects. From 1991 to 1995, they had various roles at ESSO Petrolera SA, including Marketing Representative and Marketing Analyst, where they supervised service stations and conducted market research.

From 1995 to 1996, they worked as a Business Support Manager and Management Team Member at Associated Transport Company NV. Maas supervised different departments and implemented activity-based cost analysis. Maas then worked as a Financial Analyst at Inter-American Coal Holding N.V. from 1996 to 1998, where they prepared financial data for monthly consolidation and reporting.

In 1998, they became a Senior Logistic Analyst at Inter American Coal Holding N.V., responsible for inventory control and shipment of coal. From 2003 to 2011, they worked at Water- en Energiebedrijf (WEB) Aruba N.V., where they had various roles, including Project Manager and Business Controller, responsible for project management, accounting, and financial reporting.

In 2011, they started working as a Freelance Project Developer Alternative Energy, before becoming the Chief Financial Officer at Aruba Tourism Authority in 2013. Additionally, from 2005 to 2011, they served as a Secretary and Board Member on behalf of the employer at Stichting Pensioenfonds FPEF, where they were part of the daily management board.

Throughout their career, Maas Van Drie has demonstrated expertise in finance, project management, and business analysis, with experience in various sectors, including energy, transportation, and tourism.

Maas Van Drie's education history is as follows:

- From 2002 to 2003, Maas attended the University of Aruba's Faculty of Law, but did not obtain a degree.

- In 1999 and 2000, Maas studied at the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School, where they obtained an MBA with a focus on Business Administration, Management, and Operations.

- In 1988 and 1989, Maas pursued post-graduate studies at Hanzehogeschool Groningen / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, specializing in Business Information Theory and Administrative Organization Theory.

- From 1984 to 1988, Maas completed their bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management at Hanzehogeschool Groningen / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen.

- Maas completed their VWO (pre-university education) at Colegio Arubano from 1977 to 1983.

In addition to their formal education, Maas has obtained certifications in the following subjects:

- "Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance" from LinkedIn (obtained year not specified).

- "Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't (Blinkist Summary)" from LinkedIn, obtained in 2019.

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  • Chief Financial Officer

    April, 2013 - present