Ben Kalkman Lawyer, Banker, Tennis player was born in the south of Holland, grew up on the island of Curacao in the Caribbean, is married with 4 kids who are living in Holland. Kalkman is the Chief Executive Officer of Banque Populaire du Rwanda.

Below we try to dig up some secret of his life:

Great moments…

Business lunches and functions. I like going out a lot and I am a fanatic tennis player and sometimes I play with His Excellency the President of the Republic. I also like playing golf with friends.

Hang outs?
 
I normally hang out in Torero café or Republica. I like socialising with my friends.

Favourite tennis player?
 
Roger Federer

Favourite childhood past time…

I grew up on a tropical island, so I liked swimming with dolphins. At that island I was the only makaba (Muzungu). 

Happiest moment?

A perfectly executed serve & smash on the tennis court.
 
What is your favourite word or the word you like using the most?

"Don’t worry, be happy.”

What makes your day?

If whatever I did makes a difference and people show their gratitude.

What was your turning point?
 
I had always wanted to be a tennis player but at 16, I went back to Holland to study law. Now I am a lawyer.

Any bad memories?
 
Not at all… I am a happy man.

What do you like apart from work, family and your social life?
 
I have lived in 10 different countries, I am fanatic with cultures of different countries and Rwanda is definitely my new adventure.

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