Business
A new era begins at VC4A: Introducing Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Vincent Hoogduijn
Customer satisfaction and Vincent’s ability to think outside the box will help us to stay ahead of the curve and continue to meet the ever-changing demands of the market
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, January 17, 2023/APO Group/ —
We are thrilled to announce that Vincent Hoogduijn has been appointed as our new CEO. Vincent brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team and we are excited for the vision and leadership he will bring to VC4A (VC4A.com). Together we are ready to take our efforts to new levels.
As a B2B2C company, we understand the importance of building strong relationships with both our business partners and our end consumers. Through Vincent’s extensive experience, he has gained an understanding of the unique challenges that come with serving varying client types which makes him the perfect fit for our company. He is committed to finding innovative solutions to meet the needs of all of our customers, partners and community.
Under his leadership, we are in no doubt that we will continue to deliver the exceptional products and services that our clients have come to expect from us. His focus on scaling VC4A’s services, customer satisfaction and his ability to think outside the box will help us to stay ahead of the curve and continue to meet the ever-changing demands of the market.
“Entrepreneurship plays a vital role in driving sustainable economic growth. I’m committed to help VC4A unlock entrepreneurial opportunities and accelerate the speed of development in underserved markets… a goal that gives me more purpose than anything else!” – Vincent Hoogduijn
Under Vincent’s direction, VC4A aims to further amplify the resources and support available to entrepreneurs building high-growth high-impact ventures
Vincent is also deeply committed to building a strong and inclusive company culture. He believes that a happy and engaged workforce is key to delivering the best possible service to our clients. He is keen to foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and diversity, and we know that this will be a major asset to our company as we continue to grow.
We are excited to welcome him to the team and we are confident that he will help us to continue to achieve great things in the years to come. We look forward to working with him and we are excited to see where his leadership will take us.
“Under Vincent’s direction, VC4A aims to further amplify the resources and support available to entrepreneurs building high-growth high-impact ventures. The approach we are taking in entrepreneurship development is needed now more than ever, and our team is keen to take this global initiative to new heights. We look forward to working together with him and are excited about the impact he will have on our community. Please join us in welcoming Vincent to the VC4A team!!” – Ben White
In closing, we would like to thank our business partners and customers for their continued support. We are committed to delivering the best possible service and we look forward to continuing to work together in the future. Thank you for choosing VC4A all these years as your go-to provider of acceleration services that connect global ecosystem players to the most innovative startups in emerging markets today.
We are excited about the future and we are looking forward to working with Vincent as our new CEO to achieve even greater success together.
Thank you.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VC4A.
Events
As global power structures shift, Invest Africa convenes The Africa Debate 2026 to redefine partnership in a changing world
The Africa Debate 2026 will provide a platform for this essential, era-defining discussion, convening leaders to explore how Africa and its partners can build more balanced, resilient and sustainable models of cooperation
Now in its 12th year, The Africa Debate has established itself as London’s premier platform for African investment dialogue since launching in 2014, convening over 800 global decision-makers annually to shape the future of trade, finance, investment, and development across the continent.
Under the theme “Redefining Partnership: Navigating a World in Transition”, this year’s forum will focus on Africa’s response to global economic realignment with greater agency, ambition and economic sovereignty.
The Africa Debate puts Africa’s priorities at the centre of the conversation, moving beyond traditional narratives to focus on ownership, resilience and long-term value creation.
“Volatility is not new to Africa. What is changing is the opportunity to respond with greater agency and ambition,” says Invest Africa CEO Chantelé Carrington.
“This year’s edition of The Africa Debate asks how we strengthen economic sovereignty — from access to capital and investment to financial and industrial policy — so African economies can take greater ownership of their growth. Success will be defined by how effectively we turn disruption into leverage and partnership into shared value.”
The Africa Debate 2026 will provide a platform for this essential, era-defining discussion, convening leaders to explore how Africa and its partners can build more balanced, resilient and sustainable models of cooperation.
Key challenges driving the debate
Core focus areas for this year’s edition of The Africa Debate include:
This year’s edition of The Africa Debate asks how we strengthen economic sovereignty — from access to capital and investment to financial and industrial policy
Global Realignment & New Partnerships
How shifting geopolitical and economic power structures are reshaping Africa’s global partnerships, trade dynamics and investment landscape.
Financing Africa’s Future
The growing need to reform the global financial architecture, new approaches to development finance, as well as the strengthening of market access and financial resilience of African economies in a changing global system.
Strategic Value Chains
Moving beyond primary exports to build local value chains in critical minerals for the green economy. Also addressing Africa’s energy access gap and mobilising investment in renewable and transitional energy systems.
Digital Transformation & Technology
Unlocking growth in fintech, AI and digital infrastructure to drive productivity, inclusion, and the next phase of Africa’s economic transformation.
The Africa Debate 2026 offers a unique platform for high-level dialogue, deal-making, and strategic engagement. Attendees will gain actionable insights from leading policymakers, investors and business leaders shaping Africa’s economic future, while building strategic partnerships that define the continent’s next growth phase.
Registration is now open (http://apo-opa.co/46b19gj).
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Invest Africa.
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