Damien J du Preez
Hi, my name’s Damien. I’m the founder of Beagle & Baobab, a new kind of travel company. In 2024, my wife and I moved from South Africa to Frankfurt, Germany. Since then, my focus has been on building relationships with like-minded folks across Europe and exploring opportunities for ambitious new projects in business and politics. I also write, sharing notes on business, politics, and life.
As the founder of Beagle & Baobab, my goal is to build the best travel company in the world by totally reimagining what a travel company can be. We’re starting with an exclusive focus on a single destination, South Africa, and with a collection of intimate, private itineraries that celebrate Africa’s most beloved destination like never before. Beyond this, a world of possibilities await.
In my previous role at CREDO, I led the development of what may become South Africa’s first citizens’ assembly, transforming a novel idea into a political project buttressed by innovative government and civil society partnerships. With nothing but a laptop and a bootstrapped growth strategy, I significantly expanded the reach and reputation of an international research centre.
Building on my interests in both business and politics, I’m currently pursuing a Master’s in Comparative Democracy at the Goethe-Uni Frankfurt, building on my Bachelor’s in Politics, Philosophy and Economics. When not in Frankfurt, I can usually be found exploring the streets and country fields of Europe with my wife or visiting the family farm in Tonteldoos, South Africa.
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