Bert Hofhuis
| Bert Hofhuis | |
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| Born | February 27, 1954 Enschede, Netherlands |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Dutch |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, founder |
| 🌐 Website | berthofhuis.co.uk |
Bert Hofhuis (born 27 February 1954, in Enschede) is a Dutch entrepreneur and founder based in London, United Kingdom, known for his work in later-life financial planning.[1]
Early life and education
Hofhuis was born on 27 February 1954, in Enschede, Netherlands and later studied in South Africa. He earned a diploma in agriculture from Cedara College of Agriculture in 1975, an advanced certificate in technical road transport from the University of the Witwatersrand, and a diploma in road transport from the University of Johannesburg.[2][3] He has also completed courses in mortgages, real estate development, and UK pensions.[4]
Career
Hofhuis has worked as a strategy consultant with organizations such as the European Union, GIZ, Investment Board Nepal, TradeMark Africa, Maersk, and Value Logistics.[5] He founded Fleetlink, a transport consultancy in Cape Town, South Africa.[3]
In 2018, Hofhuis founded SovereignBoss, a London-based platform focused on equity release and retirement planning.[6] He also launched EveryInvestor, a planning resource delivering valuable insights into wealth management, equity release, SIPPs, retirement planning, pensions, investment products, mortgages, and market trends.[7] His ventures include FundWeb and BankingTimes, offering resources for financial decision-making.[8]
Published works
Hofhuis has authored books on financial planning, including Equity Release and Retirement: Your Guide to Later Life Mortgage Options and SIPPs: Your Guide to Self-Invested Personal Pensions.[9]
Community engagement
Hofhuis is active in promoting environmental sustainability and compliance with recycling laws.[10][11] He also participates in public speaking engagements on financial consulting and business innovation.[12]
References
- ↑ Dalton, Nia (27 December 2023). "Brits warned not to recycle certain items at Xmas or risk eye-watering fines". The Mirror. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "Bert Hofhuis". LinkedIn. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Patel, Romil (7 November 2014). "Djibouti Plans LNG, Oil Terminals to Develop Regional Trade". Bloomberg. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "Bert Hofhuis Education". BertHofhuis.co.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "EAC Traders Advised on Alternative Cargo Route". Uganda Radio Network. 4 May 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "Founder: The Visionary of Senior Financial Solutions". sovereignboss.co.uk. 5 November 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "What Challenges Do Non-Tech Startups Face in Seed Funding?". Featured. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "Meet Our Contributors: Expert Team Behind Our Success". FundWeb. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "Amazon Author Bert Hofhuis". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "Christmas recycling tips". Chepstow Beacon. 11 December 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ Smith, Charlotte (25 December 2023). "What you can't recycle at Christmas and how to avoid being fined". Bristol Live. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "Public Speaking and Leadership Engagements". BertHofhuis.co.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
