Rene Ploegsma is an experienced financial executive currently serving as CFO at MCPV since August 2024. As the founder of Finexo since January 2015, Rene focuses on investing in small and medium-sized enterprises with strong market potential and growth capabilities. Previous roles include CFO at LeydenJar (July 2022 - August 2024), CEO at Nexxtcharge (December 2020 - November 2022), and CFO at HVE (January 2020 - August 2020). Additionally, Rene held positions such as Director of Operations at Pantar (August 2015 - January 2020), Director of Finance at Arriva (January 2013 - December 2014), and various financial leadership roles at Eiffel, Essent, and Connexxion. Rene's educational background includes a Qualified Certified Public Accountant (RA) degree in Economics from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy from Windesheim.