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Jan-Henk Bouman

CFO at Keesing Media Group B.V.

Jan-Henk Bouman has had a diverse and extensive work experience. Jan-Henk started their career as an intern at Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) in 1998. From 1999 to 2002, they worked at Deloitte Consulting as a Senior Consultant, specializing in Corporate Strategy, Financial and Performance Management, and Mergers & Acquisitions.

In 2002, Bouman joined Uitgeversmaatschappij De Telegraaf as a Project Manager in the Advertising Department. Jan-Henk later became the Financial Manager of the Advertising department, responsible for finance, pricing, business intelligence, and research. Jan-Henk also managed the activities of Bureau Consumentenonderzoek and was instrumental in implementing cost reduction measures and improving financial processes.

From 2006 to 2013, Bouman served as a Member of the Supervisory Board at Adventure Holding B.V., a joint venture between Telegraaf Media Groep, De Persgroep Nederland, and Nationale Regiopers, focused on simplifying and automating communication between media agencies and media operators.

In 2010, Bouman joined Telegraaf Media Nederland as the Financial Manager for Telegraaf Media Nederland's activities, overseeing a team of controllers and the Sales Intelligence and Business Intelligence departments. Jan-Henk was responsible for the financial management of all the company's publications, including national and regional newspapers, magazines, and online platforms.

In 2012, Bouman became the Manager of Business Control at TMG Nieuws en Printmedia, where they led multiple teams of controllers and implemented a substantial cost reduction program. Jan-Henk then moved to TMG Landelijke Media as the Manager of Business Control, responsible for finance and information management. Jan-Henk successfully implemented a simplified organizational structure, achieved significant cost reductions, and initiated a renewal program.

In 2016, Bouman joined Mhpf Stichting Mediahuis Nederland Pensioenfonds as a Board Member, where they also held a key internal audit role.

Since 2015, Bouman has been the CFO of Keesing Media Group B.V., the international market leader in braintainment. Jan-Henk oversees a wide range of puzzles, puzzle magazines, books, and apps, available in multiple languages and countries worldwide.

Throughout their career, Bouman has demonstrated strong financial management skills, leadership abilities, and a track record of implementing cost reduction programs and driving organizational changes.

Jan-Henk Bouman completed their VWO (pre-university education) at Ichthus College Veenendaal from 1988 to 1994. Jan-Henk then attended Erasmus University Rotterdam from 1994 to 1999, earning a Drs. degree in Bedrijfseconomie (Business Economics) and a Mr. degree in Nederlands Recht (Dutch Law). In 1997, Bouman also took summer courses at UCLA. In 2003, they completed the Telegraaf Young Management Program at Nyenrode Business University. Jan-Henk further pursued their education by attending the Leadership 2006 program, The Newspaper Executive Development Program at SIMI in 2006-2007. In 2015, they completed the Pensioenopleiding Geschiktheidsniveau A (Pension Training Level A) at Towers Watson Academy, and in 2016-2017, they completed the Pensioenopleiding Geschiktheidsniveau B (Pension Training Level B) at Willis Towers Watson Academy & SPO. In 2014, they also studied Strategic Finance at IMD.

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  • CFO

    April, 2015 - present