About Us
James Vanreusel
Founder & CEO
James has over 20 years of experience in finance, beginning on Wall Street as VP at Bank of America Securities, where he generated $8 million in annual sales. He later transitioned into consultancy, specializing in private equity and asset management. As a CFA Charterholder, James became CFO for SPBD – a microfinance network in the South Pacific. He launched and operated microfinance banks in Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands. He also created a holding company based in Singapore, delivering 600% growth. Now, as the founder of Vanreusel Ventures, James leads a team of CFO consultants and financial analysts, helping startups, SMBs, and non-profits scale their businesses globally.
Boyu Shi
Head of FP&A
Boyu brings extensive analytical expertise to Vanreusel Ventures, honed during his 3-year career in equity research with Lion Raisins Corp, where he developed company and investment models to guide investor decisions. In nearly 5 years at Vanreusel Ventures, Boyu has specialized in FP&A, financial modeling, trend analysis, and data management, playing a key role in scaling both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
Mike Regnier
Vice President - Customer Success and Business Development
Mike specializes in working with small companies to “crack the code” for rapid growth by supporting current customer relationships and building a bridge to additional partnerships. Michael is a highly accomplished executive leader who builds high-performing teams and cultivates strategic partnerships in the financial services and tech industries.
Jeannette Cox
Senior Controller
Jeannette is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. She has extensive expertise in all facets of accounting, including general ledger, cash flow, budgeting, and financial reporting. Jeannette has successfully managed over 15 audits and has a strong track record in software conversions and resolving complex account reconciliations. Her talent for operational troubleshooting and problem-solving makes her a valuable asset to any team.
Magdalena Bonomi
Magdalena is a dedicated financial professional with a proven track record of optimizing financial operations and driving organizational growth. With experience across various industries, including retail, financial, and life sciences, she excels in financial management, treasury operations, credit risk analysis, and financial reporting.
Trisha Bring
Senior HR Consultant
Trisha is a dedicated human resource professional who has focused her career on supporting small and middle market companies with the challenges faced in everyday operations. With over ten years of experience managing the broad spectrum of HR, she has a specific specialization in talent management, HR information systems, performance management, and compliance through policies and processes.
Internal Operations & Financial Team
Rogers Rengifo
Finance Manager
Rogers is a Finance Manager and CPA with expertise in financial analysis and automating accounting processes. Over the past three years, he has successfully implemented and streamlined accounting operations, including building tailored accounting processes and automating 95% of accounting tasks for a US-based educational sector company. He has also played a key role in developing and implementing ERP systems in the food industry in Chile, contributing to significant business growth.
Julieta Erlan
Operations Associate
Julieta is the Operations Associate at Vanreusel Ventures, bringing extensive experience in corporate finance and CFO advisory services. She has worked with early-stage and VC-funded scaleups, as well as non-profit organizations, specializing in financial and operations management, capital acquisition, and talent recruitment. Before joining Vanreusel Ventures, Julieta was a Sales & Product Specialist at a B2B technology company focused on wholesale ingredient distribution.