READEN HOLDING CORPORATION (OTC PINK: RHCO), a Venture Capital Corporation which is active in the Fintech, Online Payment and E-commerce industries, today announced the appointment of Johannes H Westbroek (a.k.a. Harry Westbroek) as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 September 2023.

Harry Westbroek originally joined RHCO in November 2022, serving as the Director of European Business. In this capacity, he oversaw the Company's European subsidiaries, including Okey Media BV and OK-2 BV, and was later promoted to the position of Chief Operating Officer for Fintech.

With an extensive and distinguished career in International Business, Harry Westbroek brings a wealth of experience across Venture Capital, Fintech, Media, Lotteries, and Start-ups. His leadership roles in renowned global enterprises, such as Managing Partner of WiseBourne International BV, CEO of Proximity Wolves BV, CEO of Venture Fund T-Space, among others, have cemented his reputation as a seasoned industry professional. He was also Managing Director of De Lotto in the Netherlands and Ecolot Lottery Uzbekistan. He held managing positions in DigiPay, T-Space and Tornado Insider, incubating, structuring and managing start-ups.

Harry Westbroek possesses a solid background in media, having held key positions at Moscow Times, Independent Distributors Inc (Cosmopolitan, Playboy), Wegener Magazine Group, and News Tribune at various points in time. His expertise spans both traditional and digital publishing, along with a deep understanding of the adjacent advertising industry.

Harry holds an Nyenrode Wharton MBA and has served as an Associate Professor at UIBS Business School in Antwerpen/Barcelona/Brussels. He has also contributed as a Lecturer at Intercollege Business School in Amsterdam. Furthermore, he assumed the role of EC Director for Central Asia, overseeing the management and implementation of the Tacis Ecological Awareness Program. Notably, as a social entrepreneur, he initiated the Society Treasure Reserve and DestinA (My Destination Armenia), with a focus on further developing the Armenian Silicon Valley and fostering an international community of Digital Nomads in Armenia.

Expressing his enthusiasm for his new role, Harry Westbroek stated, “I am truly honored to take on the position of CEO at RHCO. Leading an organization at the forefront of the Fintech industry presents a unique and exciting challenge. I am invigorated by this opportunity, recognizing the tremendous growth potential within RHCO's various companies and projects in the years ahead. Throughout my career, I have centered my leadership on operational excellence and a people-centric approach, firmly believing that success arises from creating an environment that unites all facets of an organization toward a common objective. I eagerly anticipate contributing to RHCO's mission of delivering world-class products and services in the Fintech, Online Payment, and E-commerce sectors.”