Work experience

• Co-founder and Finance Partner

  GrowingDutch

  2022.01-Current

  (4 years)

  • Secured $21M in debt and $15M in equity financing for a Canadian greenhouse project by leading financial modelling, investor due diligence, and strategic business development • Spearheaded development of a sustainability-focused business plan, initiating GRI Standards to align the project with global sustainability benchmarks and enhance its impact on global food security • Formed strategic partnerships with future off-takers, operators, and developers to ensure operational success and long-term value creation for greenhouse investments • Collaborated with a cross-border team, translating greenhouse-specific knowledge into actionable financial data while engaging sector experts to optimize project outcomes • Developed compelling presentations and materials that attracted interest and commitments from reputable Canadian financial institutions and the project off-taker
• Financial Advisor (external)

  FYTA

  2023.01-2024.10

  (2 years)

  • Secured €8M in senior-secured debt on real estate, leading financial modelling and due diligence • Executed and maintained responsibility for financial accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance • Developed comprehensive business plans tailored to diverse stakeholder requirements, aligning objectives across operational, financial, and strategic domains
• Healthcare Investment Banking Analyst

  Deutsche Bank

  2021.08-2022.01

  (6 months)

  • Advised Roche on a $20.7B deal and 50% debt financing, conducting market analysis and valuation • Managed financial modelling and strategy for a sell-side (>€1.5B EV) in European API/CDMO space • Led valuation and market positioning strategy for a global large cap pharmaceutical (>€50B EV)
• Benelux Private Equity Internship

  Bridgepoint

  2019.12-2020.04

  (5 months)

  • Conducted a market study of the Pharmaceutical Software sector through desk research and expert interviews, identifying key trends, competitive dynamics, and investment opportunities • Supported investment evaluations in the industrials sector and portfolio management for Vermaat, collaborating with top management to develop board reports and analyse expansion strategies Other internships: Nielen Schuman (2018), HVK Stevens (2019), Bencis (2019), Jefferies (2020)

Educational experience

• IE Business School

  Master in Finance Student

  2020.08-2021.06

  (a year)

  GPA 3.8/4.0 Honours student
• Erasmus University, Rotterdam School of Management

  BSc International Business Administration Student

  2016.09-2019.06

  (3 years)

  GPA 7.6/10

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