Meet our team
Frank Schreurs
Founder and co-CEO
- Business development and oil market expert
- 20+ years experience in midstream oil markets
- Deep understanding of commodity pricing and margin risks
- M&A energy expert
Robert de Kler
Founder and CTO electrochemistry
- Technology development expert with 20+ years of experience in CO2, Energy and Renewable Markets
- Former CTO of Vattenfall Benelux
- Senior Research Scientist at TNO
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering & Energy Systems
Rien van Haperen
Founder and Head of operations
- Project Manager in Power, Renewable Energy, and Gasification projects
- 25+ years experience in C-level roles in engineering, maintenance, operations, project development
- Mechanical Engineering Degree
Ronald Maas
Founder and CTO biotechnology
- Technology development specialist with 20+ years of experience in bioprocess design (laboratory and pilot plant)
- Expert in the microbial conversion of feedstocks to bulk chemicals and biofuels
- Degree in Microbiology and PhD in Bioprocess Engineering
Marien de Jonge
Founder and co-CEO
- 20+ years of experience in R&D both in academic and commercial settings
- Project and people manager with breadth of experience in molecular microbiology and biochemistry
- PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Biochemistry
GAFT is supported by a growing number of partners
Prizes & Awards
New Energy Challenge
2021 finalist
Evolen'up
2021 finalist
Hangar 51
2021 finalist