Catalyze Group appoints Jan Hein Auf dem Brinke as Chief Financial Officer

27 August 2026, Amsterdam – Catalyze Group has appointed Jan Hein Auf dem Brinke as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately.

In his new role, Jan Hein will lead our financial strategy and contribute to Catalyze’s continued growth as part of the executive leadership team.

As CFO, he will also play a key role in strategic decision-making and help ensure the organisation has a strong financial foundation to support its mission of accelerating meaningful innovation.

Commenting on his appointment, Jan Hein Auf dem Brinke, shared:

“What appealed to me most about Catalyze is the team and the opportunity to support organisations that are working on innovations with real societal impact. I have always enjoyed working alongside entrepreneurs and innovators, and I was inspired by Catalyze’s mission to help bring meaningful innovations to life. I look forward to partnering with the talented team to support the company’s growth, strengthen its financial and operational foundation, and ultimately help more innovators create lasting impact.”

Marlene Végh, CEO of Catalyze Group, commented:

“We are very pleased to welcome Jan Hein to Catalyze Group. His experience and perspective will be a valuable addition to our leadership team as we continue to grow. Together with the recent appointment of Josta Kevenaar as COO, we believe we have a strong leadership team in place to successfully guide Catalyze through its next phase of growth. I look forward to working closely with Jan Hein as we continue to strengthen our organisation and pursue our ambitions for the future.”

About Catalyze Group

Catalyze Group is committed to accelerating the success of meaningful innovations. Catalyze supports innovators across funding, strategy, project management, investment and financial services, helping turn innovative ideas into impactful projects and sustainable growth. Catalyze works across Life Sciences & Health, Green & Sustainable Innovations, and Industrial & Digital Technologies, supporting innovators in bringing groundbreaking innovations to life.