Damien J du Preez
Hi, my name’s Damien. I’m the founder of Beagle & Baobab, a new kind of travel company reimagining South African adventure. 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.
As the founder of Beagle & Baobab, my goal is to reimagine South African adventure for a new generation of modern global travellers, becoming the travel partner of choice for Africa’s most beloved destination. With an innovative business model that links local knowledge with the preferences of individual travellers, we’re making South African travel easy, safe, and unforgettable.
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. I also write, sharing notes on business, politics, and life. When not in Frankfurt, I can usually be found exploring the side streets and country fields of Europe with my wife or visiting the family farm in Tonteldoos, South Africa.
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