AME Info attributes efficiency, growth to Chief Financial Officer

In March 2005, HSBC Private Equity Middle East Ltd. acquired a significant equity stake in AME Info to provide a strong institutional platform for the company's further growth in the region. Vinke, 33, was instrumental in securing the backing, and now the company is reaping the benefits.

'With so many organisations competing for online advertising revenue in the Middle East, having a solid financial strategy is crucial. Because we have a Chief Financial Officer with as much experience and expertise as Jeannette, we were able to maximise our resources, putting AME Info in a strong position to succeed where others may fail. I have no doubt that Jeannette's knowledge will be a crucial factor in the continued expansion of this company,' said Klaus Lovgreen, CEO, AME Info.

Vinke, who grew up in the Netherlands, has advanced speedily up the career ladder since completing her Business Studies degree in 1994. After two years in marketing, she gained her MBA in the UK in 1996 and then joined KPMG where she qualified as a chartered accountant in 2000. A fast riser, she was soon appointed Assistant Vice President of Equities at Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt, Germany, and promoted to Vice President in 2003.

Joining AME Info as Finance Manager in June 2004, she was soon promoted to Chief Financial Officer at the start of 2005, and her impact on the business has been felt throughout the company.

'I am delighted to work for AME Info, it is such a dynamic and creative environment,' said Vinke.

Vinke's role gives her responsibility for all finance related issues, as well as HR & Admin.