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The success of the entire YOUNG group is thanks to all the people who put in the effort, from our co-founders to our subcontractors and dedicated partners. Yet, the real driving force behind our success is our core team. Let us introduce them one by one:

Management

Wim de Jong is the Founder and Owner of Young and is actively involved with the entire team as the dealmaker, strategist, and challenger. He derives energy from exploring new opportunities, pioneering ideas, and making strategic moves that have a lasting impact.

For Wim, Young is not just a company; it’s an empowering force dedicated to disrupting markets alongside other down-to-earth yet fearless entrepreneurs who are equally driven as he is. Together, he aims to shake up standards in proven and established markets and show the world that there’s always room for something new, something different, something better

Wim de Jong

Founder

Valeria Zancaner is the CEO Designate of YOUNG, becoming our official CEO as of January 1st, 2026. She is dedicated to ensuring the success of both existing and new ventures by driving strategic decisions that maximize growth and efficiency. With her strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach, she helps teams navigate challenges before they escalate. Valeria thrives in dynamic environments and believes that a collaborative and results-driven culture is key to long-term success.

Valeria Zancaner

CEO

Juan Cruz is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at YOUNG. He ensures that the company’s vision is executed with precision, translating strategy into actionable plans and measurable results. With a strong focus on alignment, efficiency, and accountability, Juan oversees the performance of all ventures, ensuring that each operates cohesively within the broader YOUNG ecosystem. His analytical and structured mindset drives clarity across operations, enabling data-informed decisions and consistent momentum. By fostering effective communication and streamlining workflows, he plays a central role in scaling YOUNG’s impact and sustaining its operational excellence.

Juan Cruz Mesigos

COO

Support

She leads the team that supports, guides and challenges all our ventures, ensuring they stay financially healthy, aligned with YOUNG’s vision and moving forward with clarity. Verónica brings structure, strategic thinking and a strong people mindset. She helps founders make better decisions, execute their roadmaps and build ventures that grow with purpose, discipline and ambition.

Veronica Cipolatti

Head of Consultants

Eduardo Casares Martínez is one of our Financial Specialist at YOUNG. He brings analytical rigor and structured thinking to the organization, turning complex information into clear financial insights that guide decision-making. With experience at Disney and in investment banking, Eduardo combines operational discipline with a deep curiosity for how great businesses are built from the inside. His ability to create clarity from scattered inputs strengthens YOUNG’s financial foundations and supports the strategic execution of its ventures.

Eduardo Casares

Finance Specialist

Sheila works transversally across the YOUNG ecosystem, supporting coordination, content and structure across different projects. She is mainly focused on organising and executing communication, portfolio, website and social media initiatives, while also supporting founder-related initiatives when needed.

Sheila Leguizamon

Founder's Ops Support

Melanie Joubert, our CFO, is the financial and analytical leader. Melanie doesn’t just crunch numbers; she paints the financial future of Young. With a background steeped in corporate finance, controlling, portfolio management, and consulting, Melanie is the mastermind behind Young’s investment strategy. She is always leading towards down-to-earth financial decisions. Melanie is empowered by her passion to decipher businesses through numbers, crafting strategies and creating tangible value for Young.

Melanie Joubert

Chief Financial Officer

Marni Rohrs, our Finance Expert, brings a wealth of experience and precision to the real estate industry. With a passion for accurate financial reporting and a keen eye for detail, Marni’s mission at YOUNG is to elevate financial transparency and efficiency. Her dedication to excellence and her adept navigation of the complexities of the real estate market ensure that all financial operations align seamlessly with the company’s strategic goals. Marni’s expertise is instrumental in driving success and growth for our financial objectives, making her an invaluable asset to the YOUNG team.

Marni Rohrs

Head of Financial Administration

Alejandra is the Chief of Staff to the CEO at YOUNG. She acts as a strategic partner to the CEO, driving alignment across teams, prioritizing high-impact initiatives, and ensuring timely execution of the company’s most critical goals. With a sharp eye for detail and strong organizational skills, she translates strategic vision into actionable plans, streamlining decision-making and removing operational roadblocks. Her ability to connect dots across departments, facilitate effective communication, and maintain focus on outcomes plays a pivotal role in YOUNG’s ongoing growth and leadership.

Alejandra Muzzio

Chief of Staff to the CEO

Gabriela is a Venture Consultant at YOUNG. She serves as a strategic sparring partner to founders and the holding team, bringing clarity to complex challenges and creating momentum across ventures. With a sharp eye for growth, efficiency, and monetization opportunities, Gabriela helps steer businesses toward profitability and operational independence.

Gabriela Lima

Venture Consultant

Founders Circle

Felipe is the Director of Young Hospitality Group, overseeing strategy and performance across the group’s three verticals: Hotels, Flavours, and Escapes. With a strong focus on guest experience, operational excellence, and brand growth, he ensures each vertical delivers distinctive, high-quality experiences while staying aligned with Young’s overall vision.

Felipe Robles

Young Hospitality Group Director

Nanne Veenstra, the Managing Director of Rebirth Development, is reshaping the landscape of real estate with a commitment to sustainability and strategic growth. With a natural talent for seeking the right real estate opportunities along with his dedication to community impact, Nanne drives Young Rebirth’s Development mission to revolutionize the industry through thoughtful development and acquisitions.

Nanne’s leadership is defined by his extensive expertise in real estate, financial services, and investment management. His innovative approach ensures that Rebirth Development’s portfolio not only thrives but also contributes to the well-being of the communities it touches. Under Nanne’s guidance, and thanks to his ability to balance profitability with purpose, Rebirth Development’s sets a new standard in the industry. Nanne’s relentless pursuit of excellence and forward-thinking approach ensure that Rebirth Development remains a leader in sustainable development and strategic real estate ventures.

 

Nanne Veenstra

Managing Partner & Director - Rebirth | A YOUNG Company

Annemarie redefines what it means to lead in the media landscape. With a keen eye for innovation, Annemarie drives Young Media’s creative hub, turning niche media brands into compelling narratives to push their great ambitions of resonating globally.

Annemarie van Gerrevink

Managing Partner & Director - Young Media

Ana, is the General Director of YOUNG Hotels since January 2025. Her mission is to build and expand the brand by acquiring distinctive hotels, carefully selected for their unique character and privileged locations in charming destinations. Each property is integrated into the YOUNG collection as part of a coherent brand identity, offering guests authentic experiences in settings that inspire and captivate.

With a strong belief that hospitality is about creating memorable experiences, Ana works to make every hotel tell its own story while staying true to YOUNG’s spirit of excellence, and integrity. She is actively involved in both strategic planning and daily operations, guiding teams and driving projects with vision and dedication.

For Ana, building YOUNG Hotels is not only about creating a collection of properties, it is about creating a way of welcoming guests that feels genuine and unforgettable.

Ana Espla

Managing Partner & Director - Young Hotels

Associates

José Benet is the Founder of JBenet Abogados, YOUNG’s Employment Law & Labor Strategy Partner.
Benet & Asociados supports companies within the YOUNG ecosystem in navigating the complexities of labor relations and employment law, ensuring compliance, fairness, and strategic alignment in every people-related decision.

With over 20 years of experience in labor and procedural law, collective bargaining, and workforce restructuring, José helps organizations design and implement effective salary structures, contractual frameworks, and internal policies that balance legal rigor with business agility.

A PhD in Labor Law and Social Security (with honors) from the University of Valencia, José also holds a Master’s in Advanced Studies from the same institution and a postgraduate specialization in Labor Law and Social Security from CEF. He is a tenured professor and coordinator of the Master’s Program in Law at the Catholic University of Valencia, and a frequent speaker on labor law and corporate policy strategy.

José Benet

Law & Labor Strategist

Victoria Rodríguez, interior designer and founder of Viro Estudio. She specializes in creating unique spaces for Young, making the most of existing resources and transforming them with a contemporary classic-minimalist style that reflects the essence of each of Young’s brands, combining aesthetics with functionality.

Victoria Rodriguez

Interior Desginer

Rau Hafsi is the Founder of LEHNA Studio, YOUNG’s Brand Experience and Strategic Communications Partner. LEHNA crafts how YOUNG shows up in the world: from its voice and presence to the moments that connect it with the entrepreneurial community. Through a blend of PR, personal branding, marketing, and events, LEHNA builds meaningful brand experiences that strengthen YOUNG’s visibility, consistency, and impact.

Rau Hafsi

Brand Experience

Eugenie is the strategist behind YOUNG’s brand identity, helping shape the foundation for YOUNG and its sublabels through sharp positioning and clear storytelling. Since the early days of YOUNG, she has played a key role in defining who we are, what we stand for, and how we communicate.

Her drive is clear: making every brand act, look, and speak in a way that instantly connects with its audience. Internally and externally, people should immediately grasp a brand’s essence and feel its authenticity in every interaction. Believing that strong, consistent branding is the key to building companies that thrive, Eugenie ensures every brand in the YOUNG family is presented at its strongest.

Eugenie van de Poll

Brand Strategist

Jeroen is the architect of YOUNG’s digital presence—shaping our online identity with clean code, seamless design, and dependable performance. As our Web Developer, he brings a mindset as curious as it is grounded: adept at turning design vision into vibrant, user-ready reality.

But it’s not just about looks—it’s about reliability. Jeroen rigorously tests, debugs, and optimizes every element—checking compatibility across browsers and enhancing loading speeds.

With attention to detail and a passion for continuous improvement, he maintains the site over time—deploying updates, refining features, and responding to feedback to keep our digital presence effective.

Driven by technical curiosity, grounded in user experience, and energized by elegant execution, Jeroen isn’t just building pages—he’s crafting the digital backbone of YOUNG’s story.

Jeroen Dekkers

Tech & IT

BUILD WITH US

We’re a venture group building brands, companies, and platforms across Europe, Africa, and the US. We do this together with entrepreneurial talents who have the drive to build, take ownership, and lead — ambitious individuals ready to become co-founders within our YOUNG family.

Alongside launching new ventures, we’re also seeking co-founders to step into businesses that are already up and running. These ventures are backed, branded, and ready to scale — now they just need the right person to lead the way.

Are you the one we’re looking for — our next co-founder? Explore our current business opportunities.

WORKING AT YOUNG?

While our ventures are led by entrepreneurial co-founders, it’s the people behind the scenes who keep everything moving. From operations to finance, from HR to marketing — our core team makes sure the ventures can thrive and scale.

Please check out our vacancies here

Partnering with YOUNG.

At Young, we believe collaboration is the ultimate growth accelerator. That’s why we team up with exceptional partners: experts in their fields who help our ventures move faster, scale smarter, and reach further. From branding studios to tech agencies, from legal advisors to growth specialists; our associates bring the know-how that powers the next generation of businesses.

We’re always open to connecting with partners who share our entrepreneurial mindset and passion for building what’s next.

Interested in partnering with us? Reach out at info@young.com

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