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Laurens Kreuze is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience across various sectors, currently serving as Group CFO at Lumos Global since July 2021, where responsibilities encompass finance, operations, legal, and procurement in the solar energy sector in Africa. As a Venture Partner at Beta.Ventures since December 2022, Kreuze focuses on finance and operations for innovative startups. Additionally, Kreuze is a Non-Executive Board Member and Chair of the Audit Committee at L5Lab, which develops technology-enabled companies in Africa, and operates as an Independent CFO and Advisor through AEBC Consulting, specializing in tech-enabled startups and growth companies. Kreuze's earlier career includes significant roles at KPMG in both Nigeria and the Netherlands, where service spanned a diverse portfolio of clients, complemented by academic contributions as a lecturer on accounting standards. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Groningen and RA certification from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.