Leadership

David Helmer - President & Chairman
North Carolina, United States

David is a passionate entrepreneur and investor with 45 years of experience in international companies and organizations. He founded Catalytik Group, which invests in and operates US, European, and East African companies engaged in Sports, Property Development, Distribution, Life Science, and Manufacturing. David is also a partner in multiple VC firms and part owner in Sporting Charleroi FC.

Louis Derwa - Advisor
Brussels, Belgium

Louis has been a lawyer at the Brussels Bar since 1989. He has held the position of Partner at L.in.K since 2016.

In addition to his legal practice, Louis serves as a professor at EPHEC University College. He is also a deputy judge at the Commercial Court of Brussels and judge to the Automobile Court of the Royal Belgian Automobile Federation (RACB). He was an arbitrator at the Belgian Arbitration Sport Court (CBAS-BAS - Cour Belge d’Arbitrage pour le Sport) for 20 years.

As a former football player, Louis has counseled a professional club for many years. He has been a part of the Professional Licensing Commission of the Royal Belgian Football Association (URBSFA). Moreover, he serves as legal counsel for various athletes, clubs, federations, and sports enterprises, defending their interests with a dedicated team of specialists.