Dirk Brouwer
Founder at ASA INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC
Net worth: 42 M $ as of 31/05/2024
Profile
Dirk Machgielis Brouwer is the founder.
He founded Sequoia BV in 2002 and served as the Managing Director.
He also founded Catalyst Microfinance Investment Co. in 2006 and serves as the Managing Director.
In 2007, he founded ASA International Group PLC and serves as the Vice Chairman.
He also founded ASA International Holding in 2007 and serves as the Chief Executive Officer.
Currently, Mr. Brouwer holds several positions.
He is the Chairman of Asa International India Microfinance Ltd., the Non-Executive Chairman of CarbonX BV, and a Director at Pagasa Philippines Finance Corp., ASHA Microfinance Bank Ltd., and ASA Microfinance (Uganda) Ltd.
In the past, Mr. Brouwer worked at Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. from 2004 to 2012.
Mr. Brouwer's education includes an MBA from Stanford University and a graduate degree from Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ASA INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC
46.33% | 07/07/2023 | 46,330,000 ( 46.33% ) | 42 M $ | 31/05/2024 |
Dirk Brouwer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ASA INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC | Founder | 01/04/2007 |
CarbonX BV
 CarbonX BV Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries CarbonX BV develops carbon materials which helps to manufacture polymers and conductive plastics. Its products are used for elastomers, and automotive and aerospace thermoplastics, as well as for construction, energy, and sports and leisure thermosets. The company was founded by Rutger van Raalten and Daniela Sordi in 2014 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Chairman | - |
Catalyst Microfinance Investment Co.
 Catalyst Microfinance Investment Co. Investment ManagersFinance Catalyst Microfinance Investment Co (CMIC) is a private equity joint venture firm founded in 2005 by Dirk Machgielis Brouwer. The firm is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Founder | 01/01/2006 |
Asa International India Microfinance Ltd.
 Asa International India Microfinance Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Asa International India Microfinance Ltd. provides microfinance services. The company was founded by and is headquartered in Kolkata, India. | Chairman | - |
Pagasa Philippines Finance Corp.
 Pagasa Philippines Finance Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Cardano Holding Ltd., Pagasa Philippines Finance Corp. is a micro finance company based in Quezon City, Philippines. The Filipino company provides micro finance services. The company was founded in 2007 by T. I. M. Fakruzzaman. T. I. M. Fakruzzaman has been the CEO since 2007. | Director/Board Member | - |
ASHA Microfinance Bank Ltd.
 ASHA Microfinance Bank Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of ASA International Group PLC, ASHA Microfinance Bank Ltd. is a microfinance bank based in Ikeja, Nigeria. The Nigerian company provides financial services to individuals and small businesses. The CEO of the company is Aminul Haque Bhuiya. | Director/Board Member | - |
ASA Microfinance (Uganda) Ltd.
 ASA Microfinance (Uganda) Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance ASA Microfinance (Uganda) Ltd. is a microfinance company based in Uganda. The Ugandan company's description is "official asa region 12 website". The private company was founded in 2013 and Nurul Islam Mafique has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Director/Board Member | - |
ASA International Holding
 ASA International Holding Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance ASA International Holding provides microfinance services. The private company is based in Ebene, Mauritius and has subsidiaries in Sri Lanka and Tanzania. The Mauritian company was founded in 2007 by Dirk Machgielis Brouwer, who has been the CEO since 2007. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/04/2007 |
Former positions of Dirk Brouwer
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Sequoia BV
 Sequoia BV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sequoia BV provides international corporate finance advisory services. The firm specializes in strategic, M&A and capital markets and private equity investments. Its clients include central and local governments, private companies, listed companies, private equity firms and financial institutions. The company was founded by Dirk Brouwer in 2002 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Training of Dirk Brouwer
| Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| ASA INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC | Finance |
| Private companies | 8 |
|---|---|
Sequoia BV
Sequoia BV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Sequoia BV provides international corporate finance advisory services. The firm specializes in strategic, M&A and capital markets and private equity investments. Its clients include central and local governments, private companies, listed companies, private equity firms and financial institutions. The company was founded by Dirk Brouwer in 2002 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Finance |
Catalyst Microfinance Investment Co.
Catalyst Microfinance Investment Co. Investment ManagersFinance Catalyst Microfinance Investment Co (CMIC) is a private equity joint venture firm founded in 2005 by Dirk Machgielis Brouwer. The firm is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Finance |
Asa International India Microfinance Ltd.
Asa International India Microfinance Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Asa International India Microfinance Ltd. provides microfinance services. The company was founded by and is headquartered in Kolkata, India. | Finance |
CarbonX BV
CarbonX BV Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries CarbonX BV develops carbon materials which helps to manufacture polymers and conductive plastics. Its products are used for elastomers, and automotive and aerospace thermoplastics, as well as for construction, energy, and sports and leisure thermosets. The company was founded by Rutger van Raalten and Daniela Sordi in 2014 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Process Industries |
ASA International Holding
ASA International Holding Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance ASA International Holding provides microfinance services. The private company is based in Ebene, Mauritius and has subsidiaries in Sri Lanka and Tanzania. The Mauritian company was founded in 2007 by Dirk Machgielis Brouwer, who has been the CEO since 2007. | Finance |
Pagasa Philippines Finance Corp.
Pagasa Philippines Finance Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Cardano Holding Ltd., Pagasa Philippines Finance Corp. is a micro finance company based in Quezon City, Philippines. The Filipino company provides micro finance services. The company was founded in 2007 by T. I. M. Fakruzzaman. T. I. M. Fakruzzaman has been the CEO since 2007. | Finance |
ASHA Microfinance Bank Ltd.
ASHA Microfinance Bank Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of ASA International Group PLC, ASHA Microfinance Bank Ltd. is a microfinance bank based in Ikeja, Nigeria. The Nigerian company provides financial services to individuals and small businesses. The CEO of the company is Aminul Haque Bhuiya. | Finance |
ASA Microfinance (Uganda) Ltd.
ASA Microfinance (Uganda) Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance ASA Microfinance (Uganda) Ltd. is a microfinance company based in Uganda. The Ugandan company's description is "official asa region 12 website". The private company was founded in 2013 and Nurul Islam Mafique has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Finance |
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