
About us

Team
ROGIER PIETERSE
Managing Director
BioROGIER PIETERSE
Managing Director
As a former entrepreneur and being passionate about bringing change, Rogier is leading PYMWYMIC since 2016. He is excited about those who aim to do good and the catalytic role of impact investing – aiming to keep pushing for improved standards in the way we all invest. Rogier has an investment background with extensive experience in evaluating, negotiating, structuring deals and creating value by scaling and initiating successful businesses.MAARTEN VAN DAM
Investor Relations & Business Development
BioMAARTEN VAN DAM
Investor Relations & Business Development
With 20 years of entrepreneur-investor experience, Maarten is driven to make things happen. His passion for food, agriculture and SME’s Maarten has led him to also become board member of the 200 year-old farming cooperative Wilhelminapolder and SBNL Nature Fund, as well as co-owner of two sustainable wood companies. Five years ago, together with his wife and three daughters, Maarten decided to further ‘Put his Money Where his Meaning Is’ and develop their own little farm in Leersum showcasing the newest developments in nature-inclusive farming.MONIQUE MEULEMANS
Investment Manager
BioMONIQUE MEULEMANS
Investment Manager
Born and raised in New Zealand, Monique has an inherent passion for nature and outdoors. She is a firm believer that business is a force for good and should act in service of people and planet. Monique has over ten years of experience in strategy consulting and corporate finance. Within Pymwymic she is responsible for investments as well as designing, developing and implementing new standards for impact investing.PIETER VIS
Investment Manager
BioPIETER VIS
Investment Manager
Pieter loves working in a high pace environment with care for people and planet. He has been working in finance and private equity for many years. Through his experience in building businesses in the renewable energy sector, combined with his technical and strong social skills, he understands the daily challenges of entrepreneurs. Pieter holds a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering & Geoscience from Delft University of Technology and Master in European Business from ESCP Europe.VINCENT BOGAART
Investor Relations
BioVINCENT BOGAART
Investor Relations
Following a 12 year career in Chemistry, Vincent made a full switch 6 years ago and is an seasoned impact investor with a particular passion for regenerative agriculture. He recently built his natural energy efficient house in Bergen surrounded by a tiny food forest and has developed a 1,3 hectare food forest in Gelderland. Implementing and combining sustainability and holistic health is his second nature and he is always ready to challenge his own ideas and inspire others. He joined Pymwymic in 2014, and is mostly active in fund raising and pipeline.SOPHIE PICKERING
Senior Investment Associate
BioSOPHIE PICKERING
Senior Investment Associate
Sophie is passionate about using her financing background to help direct capital towards entrepreneurs and investments that can have a positive impact. Following 7 years working in corporate finance in London, Sophie now works with like-minded impact investors and entrepreneurs who strive to make a tangible, positive difference to both people and planet. She holds the CFA qualification and a BA Hons in Economics (with Econometrics) from the University of Exeter.FROUKJE REMMERS
Investor Relations & Corporate Office
BioFROUKJE REMMERS
Investor Relations & Corporate Office
A glass is always half full. With this mindset there is no doubt for Froukje that we individually can make a change, always and every single day. Being passionate about health & well-being, she is proud to work in a team of people that have the ambition to build fairer food chains. Froukje holds a degree in Business Economics and while working in close collaboration with business leaders for over 15 years, stakeholder- and relationship management has become one of her key strengths. In her free time Froukje teaches yoga.MARLEEN BLANSON HENKEMANS
Associate
BioMARLEEN BLANSON HENKEMANS
Associate
Marleen has a drive to create positive impact for the planet by directing capital towards sustainability. After working as a sustainability consultant for 3 years, Marleen now supports entrepreneurs in their impact journeys. By making impact tangible and reliable, she wants to show that impact investing can be(come) commonplace. Marleen holds a BSc in International Business Administration and a MSc in Global Business and Sustainability from Rotterdam School of Management.STIJN BOOGAARTS
Investment Analyst
BioSTIJN BOOGAARTS
Investment Analyst
Stijn recently finished his masters degree in Finance, having been introduced to impact investing as an Intern at Triodos. Eager to make an even bigger impact through direct investments, in particular within agriculture, Stijn will be assiting the team in sourcing new investments and conducting initial analyses for our second fund – the Pymwymic Healthy Food Systems Impact Fund II.

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“For over 25 years, we have been building a trusted community of conscious investors who support the entrepreneurs creating new solutions for healthy ecosystems and sustainable agriculture.”
Frank van Beuningen, founder Pymwymic
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My greatest joy was to see how members, old and new, shifted their thoughts about money and meaning, and expanded the field through learning, sharing and taking action together.
”Margaret van Beuningen-McGovern, co-founder Pymwymic
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“Our current economic system is coming to an end. A new holistic way of living is emerging, but you have to start acting to help it manifest”
Lisette Schuitemaker, Pymwymic Pioneer
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“Back in the 90's, I hoped we would be able to break through and scale. I am thrilled to now see a maturing industry reaching a critical mass.”
Felix Guttman, Pymwymic Pioneer
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“Pymwymic is like your first love, you will never forget it. Back in 1994, we laughed at what became the first impact investment fund in Europe.”
Marcello Pallazi, B Corp Europe
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“Pymwymic was born from the Social Venture Network. Action speaks louder than words. That is the core of Pymwymic and the rest is history. ”
Jan Willem Nieuwenhuys, Fair Capital Partners
History
Pioneers Fund: 1994 – 2002
Matchmaking Platform: 2002 – 2008
The pioneers saw the ‘first-mover’ companies were in need of more patient capital with a long-term outlook. Coming from multi-generation family businesses, they understood the concept of steward ownership and decided to become an open collective, building awareness and matchmaking people to businesses.
The global financial crisis created massive interest for a more ethical way of investing. With the help of Margaret van Beuningen-McGovern, Pymwymic grew into a strong community of impact-minded wealth holders.
Our Board
Lisette Schuitemaker
Chairman of the board
BioLisette Schuitemaker
Since every action counts in how we shape the world for ourselves and generations to come, we better put our money where our meaning is. An impact investor since the mid-90’s when I sold my communications firm, I have built a pioneering portfolio of direct investments and social and environmental impact funds. I have thoroughly enjoyed being on the Boards of Social Venture Network (Europe) and the Findhorn Foundation, the educational charity at the heart of one of the first eco-villages in Scotland. I bring an open mind, heart and will as well as years of experience to the table.
Edmond Hilhorst
Board member
BioEdmond Hilhorst
People with vision and inspiration often accomplish what they aspire to, and in doing so set new standards and inspire others. After fifteen years of entrepreneurship, my next challenge is to support others to be successful. Aiming to improve transparency and to support consumers in their quest for the best possible solution, my current focus is on financial and health services. With investments in several impact investment funds as well as my experience of playing an active role on a fund board, I bring financial and fund expertise alongside an entrepreneurial mindset.
Astrid Leyssens
Board member
BioAstrid Leyssens
I love working towards a sustainable world and firmly believe business can be a force for good. That is why I started dogoodmarketing.eu with which I invests in and consults for Do Good companies in Benelux and Africa. I am also an advisor for social enterprises and large corporations wishing to implement a CSR and marketing approach that makes sense for their business in particular and for society as a whole. As an investor, I am engaged in companies and several impact funds. Next to going into my third term on the Pymwymic board, I am a board member of two charities (We Forest and SLO) and co-president of the Hub Marketing & Society from BAM.
Alexandra Korijn
Mission and Values Guardian
BioAlexandra Korijn
Alexandra Korijn is passionate about contributing to deep, positive impact and building the ‘new economy’. She is the Co-Founder of New AJE Capital, a holding company that aims to invest 100% of its portfolio into deep impact, with a focus on mitigating climate change and reducing social and economic inequalities. Previously, she was the Associate Director at Enclude Capital Advisory, a boutique investment bank serving impact ventures, fund managers, foundations, impact investors and financial institutions. The Pywmymic community, which she joined in 2010, has been instrumental in her impact investing journey, which is why she is honoured to serve on the Pymwymic Supervisory Board.
Ivo Demmers
Board member
BioIvo Demmers
Ivo is currently director of the Food Security and Valuing Water Research Programme at Wageningen University & Research. Ivo was trained in environmental sciences. In the past 20+ years, he has worked for both the private and non-governmental sector. For a large consultancy firm, Royal Haskoning, he worked in Africa, Asia and Europe. For the Netherlands Water Partnership he was responsible for business development, with interest in research & innovation and developing international networks. Before joining Wageningen University & Research, Ivo was operational director of an SME sized company in water treatment. Ivo is married with 3 children, all boys.
Investment Committee
André Annicq
Chair
BioAndré Annicq
Chair
As entrepreneurial investor André has been successful at managing highly competent teams and producing industry leading ROI and profits. His latest venture is expected to make a lasting impact on our environment. André frequently compares running a business to sailing, one of his other passions. But his most successful accomplishment so far is his family and the values and the passion that holds the 20 of them together. André is a long-standing member of Pymwymic and he is Chairman of the Investment Committee for the Pymwymic Healthy Ecosystems Impact Fund. And now also for the new fund.
Bernd Voorsluijs
Member
BioBernd Voorsluijs
Member
After having been an entrereneur for many years, Bernd turned to impact investing in 2015. At that time he and his wife Ilse founded the Goeie Grutten impact fund. Within Goeie Grutten, Bernd could follow his passion for innovation and technology and at the same time help to make the world a little bit better. In their fund he covers the field of sustainable energy solutions and Agri Tech. Bernd joined Pymwymic 6 years ago, for it being a great platform for exchanging experiences on impact investing and meeting like-minded people.
Els Thermote
Member
BioEls Thermote
Member
As the former CEO of the Americas division of her family business, Els has international experience in growing and scaling a business. Els is a challenger at heart, driven by a sense of urgency and an ingrained need to do good. As an impact investor, she is using business as a force for good by investing in purpose driven companies who positively impact our food system. Hence the excitement to join the IC team of Pymwymic.
Nanke den Daas
Member
BioNanke den Daas
‘To Know is Wisdom to use it is Art’, that has been my lifelong motto. How can we make use of knowledge needed for the change in approach of the problems face at the moment. Integrating knowledge from different fields of expertise and use it, is my area of expertise. I am an active impact investor and I do bring along working experience in implementation of new technologies. Overseeing the impact of technologies specifically in the area of food production will be my contribution.
Simon Pickard
Member
BioSimon Pickard
Member
Simon Pickard has become a passionate private impact investor after a career focused on equity fund management with a number of large international financial institutions including Carmignac in Paris and MAN Group and Jupiter in London. He acts as a consultant and Chair of the Impact Investment Committee for UBP in Geneva, and combines this with managing his own impact portfolio and on supporting other impact investors, including members of the global community Toniic.
Yannick van Gelder
Advisor
BioYannick van Gelder
Advisor
Impact driven entrepreneurship is becoming the new standard. After gaining experience with start-ups and digital technologies, I developed a passion to have a positive influence on today’s challenges by helping other entrepreneurs. Within my current role at Wageningen University & Research, I am responsible for creating value from data science and AI applications in the agri-food domain. Whilst still being active as an entrepreneur, I will bring in technical understanding combined with business sense.