Kenneth started his career in accountancy at EY Accountants in Suriname, then worked at KPMG Accountants in the Netherlands before broadening his international experience at BHP Billiton. 

Since joining Staatsolie in 2010, he has held several leadership positions: Project Controller for the Refinery Expansion Project, Head Financial Planning, Manager Controlling & Treasury and Group Controller.

He currently leads a multidisciplinary finance organization covering Controlling - including Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting & Reporting and Tax - as well as Treasury & Cash Management and Supply Chain Management.  

He also leads the Funding team of Staatsolie, is a board member of the Gold Partnerships with Newmont and Zijin and contributes to Governance, Risk & Compliance. 

Kenneth is a Certified Register Controller with an MSc in Finance and Control from Maastricht University and an MSc in Business Administration. 

Outside his professional role, he is Vice Chairman of Sportsfund Suriname, Supervisory Board member and an active Rotarian.