Derk Jan Derksen
Visionary · DISC type DsDerk Jan is a serial entrepreneur and investor with two decades of experience in the Middle East and Europe, specializing in construction, Web3, and consumer goods. He holds an MBA from the University of Greenwich. Colleagues and partners describe him as professional, creative, thorough, and results-focused, with a talent for dealmaking.
Having relocated to Dubai in 2008, he now splits his time between Dubai and Málaga. His recent activities and investments show a strong personal interest in the evolving digital economy, particularly in NFTs and tokenized brand engagement, alongside a passion for innovative consumer products that become part of his daily routine.
He bootstrapped a construction materials company that supplied over 15 million m² of materials to landmark projects like the Burj Khalifa.
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