About Us

OUR STORY

Continental Gateway Group (CGG) was established in the Republic of Suriname as a holding company in 2017.

From before its inception, the founding partners of CGG have jointly and individually invested in, co-managed, and provided advisory services to ventures in different sectors in Suriname, the wider LAC region, and Europe. By doing so, they have established a considerable pipeline of public and private sector project opportunities for which the principals are seeking debt and equity funding.

Based hereon and recognizing the need for comprehensive financial services in the LAC region, CGG initiated talks with selected financial institutions with the aim of establishing a financing, investment, and advisory vehicle which provides a comprehensive offering of products and services.

The recent developments related to Africa-Caribbean trade and investments, and in particular the discussions during the “ACTIF” which was held in Barbados in September of 2022 have strengthened CGG’s conviction to contribute to the development of the economies and communities on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean in its broadest configuration.

OUR VISION

To be the financial bridge of choice for the clients in Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East and the African Continent who seek development through funding, investments, and related financial services.

OUR MISSION

To drive, facilitate, & provide access to vital sustainable funding & other financial services for clients in LAC region by unlocking potential of Middle East and Afri-Caribbean impact investing, trade, development, cooperation, and related capital flows.

OUR PEOPLE

Continental Gateway Group’s (CGG) specific added value lies in the unique combination of its principals’ and management’s professional experience, knowledge, and extensive global private and public networks.

This allows CGG to offer a one-stop shop for comprehensive, innovative, and tailored financial service offerings and solutions that meet clients’ demands, taking into consideration the ongoing global geo-political shifts and resulting opportunities.

Founding Partners

Etienne Schenker

Chief Financial Officer

Xavier Blackman

Chief Operating Officer

Lindsay Goossens

Chief Development Officer

OUR PEOPLE

Continental Gateway Group’s (CGG) specific added value lies in the unique combination of its principals’ and management’s professional experience, knowledge, and extensive global private and public networks.

This allows CGB to offer a one-stop shop for comprehensive, innovative, and tailored financial service offerings and solutions that meet clients’ demands, taking into consideration the ongoing global geo-political shifts and resulting opportunities.

Founding Partners

Maikel Reeder

Chief Executive Officer

Etienne Schenker

Chief Financial Officer

Xavier Blackman

Chief Operating Officer

Lindsay Goossens

Chief Development Officer

Core Team

Dr. June Soomer

Strategic Advisor

Taharqa Obika

Projects and Implementation

René Rotscheid

Advisory & Corporate Finance

Kitty Sweeb

Legal Advisor & Trade Relations

Meredith Spong

Risk & Compliance

Mirto Murray

Legal Advisor

Core Team

Dr. June Soomer

Strategic Advisor

Taharqa Obika

Projects and Implementation

René Rotscheid

Advisory & Corporate Finance

Kitty Sweeb

Legal Advisor & Trade Relations

Meredith Spong

Risk & Compliance

Mirto Murray

Legal Advisor