Frans Jan Burkens

Frans Jan Burkens is an experienced finance and governance professional, currently serving as CFO at Whiffle since September 2020, where the company specializes in precision weather forecasting. Additionally, Burkens holds positions as a Member of the Supervisory Board at Stayokay and Stichting Liquid Spirits, and serves as Chairman of Burkens' Stichting, focusing on poverty reduction in the Netherlands. Previous experience includes roles as Owner/Co-founder and Managing Director for the MENA Region at Check6, Group CFO for the Pandre Group, and Head of Consumer & Private Banking at the Commercial Bank of Dubai. Burkens' educational background includes Master's degrees in Geology and Project Management from Utrecht University and the University of Derby, respectively, along with a certification from the Governance Academy.