Jan Boekelman

VP Finance Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname

Paramaribo, Suriname

About

Experienced financial executive operating at board-level with a global career spanning both the public and private sectors. Deep expertise in finance, risk management, corporate governance, and strategic business leadership, acquired in multinational corporations and the non-profit sector. A proven track record of optimizing financial processes, driving strategic change, developing and implementing large-scale treasury strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency. Extensive experience as CFO, interim CEO at EBN B.V., and in various supervisory roles at organizations such as Oasen Drinking Water Company and the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. Skilled in guiding organizations through complex challenges, including investment evaluation, financing, and the implementation of governance and risk management frameworks.

Experience

  • VP Finance & Member of the ExCom at Staatsolie Maatschappij Suriname N.V
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

  • Member of the Supervisory Board at SVP - Samen werken aan klimaat
    Dec 2024 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Board Member + Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee at Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
    Aug 2016 - Apr 2026 · 9 yrs 9 mos

  • CFO ad interim at Gasunie
    Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr

  • Member of the Supervisory Board; Chair of the Audit Committee at Oasen
    Jan 2018 - Dec 2025 · 8 yrs