Abel Staveren

Abel Thomas Van Staveren is the Learning Coach/Lecturer at INSEAD based in Singapore.Digital nomad with a location independent portfolio career. CEO, Independent Director, Chartered accountant, INSEAD MBA valedictorian, Fluent in several languages with a broad background in the shipping industry, private equity, investment management and finance. Specialties: Board of Directors leadership, Strategy, Finance, Investment management, Private Equity, Portfolio Careers, Digital Nomadism and FIRE (financial independence, retire early). A passion for sailing, teaching, coaching and lifestyle design.

Education

• MBA INSEAD (2007 — 2008)
• FCA Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (1997 — 2000)
• BBA Nyenrode Business University (1991 — 1994)
• BBA University of Florida (1993 — 1993)
• VWO St Willibrord College Goes, NL (1988 — 1991)
• Jumairah American School - Dubai (1983 — 1985)
• International School Hamburg (1980 — 1983)

Companies

• Learning Coach/Lecturer INSEAD (2017)
• CEO and Board Member KGJ Investments (2012)
• Managing director and Owner Fairway Management Services Pte Ltd (2007)
• Non Executive Director Non Exec Director Various Companies (see below) (2007)
• Past Board Positions Various companies (see below) (2007 — 2021)
• Group Financial Controller Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Group (2007 — 2012)
• Interim CEO SKS Tankers (2010 — 2010)
• Part-time lecturer Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) (2009 — 2010)
• CEO KGJ Cement (singapore) (2008 — 2010)

Skills

• Start-ups
• Change Management
• Portfolio Management