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During my 19 years within Rabobank I gained a wide range of experience in the Dutch large and medium-sized corporate lending market. My experience consists of a wide range of wholesale banking activities, ranging from the origination and execution of (re-)financings to financial restructurings. For several years I managed a debt structuring team servicing a client portfolio of 50 corporates with a total amount of financing of EUR 4 billion. Between 2010-2016 I worked within the restructuring group where I successfully completed numerous large and complex financial restructurings. I decided that I wanted to combine my drive for clients, debt advisory and entrepreneurship in building a new leading debt advisory boutique. Together with Martijn Mouwen I founded Avaxa debt advisors in 2016.

“From experience I know that a financial solution can almost always be achieved. Also in complex and difficult situations. The dynamics between all stakeholders and the way in which these are managed is key for the result. Creating broad support for a solution that is sustainable for the long-run and restoring confidence is crucial in a process of financial restructuring.”

After a career of over 40 years with Rabobank, of which 22 years in Financial Restructuring, I would like to continue to actively deploy my experience. As of 2020 I have joined Avaxa as Associate Partner. Throughout my career I gained a wealth of experience in solving financial problems. In the last 15 years I successfully completed numerous large and complex financial restructurings involving many stakeholders. I still have the energy and drive which I would like to use to assist Avaxa’s clients in realizing their (financial) objectives. I made a conscious choice to join Avaxa which is based on the enthusiastic team that has the drive and is well on its way to become a leading debt advisory boutique in the Netherlands.

“According to me, key in this profession are: listen to the client, analyze, conclude and implement. Taking into consideration the interest of all stakeholders and determining realistic objectives upfront are essential”.

In my 5 years in the KPMG Debt Advisory team I have gained extensive experience in advising on debt financing-related topics in the broadest sense: from analyzing potential financing solutions to successfully closing (international) financing transactions. I have worked for a diverse group of clients, including Dutch (large) corporates, private equity as well as companies in the (semi) public domain. After having worked at KPMG with much enthusiasm, I have joined Avaxa in September 2021 to strengthen its position as a leading debt advisory boutique in the Dutch market.

“The best bit of working in this field is that every company and its situation is unique. This truly asks for the right mix of knowledge, creativity and cooperation with our client to realize the best possible financing solution.”

After two years within the M&A practice of Deloitte, where I assisted large and mid-sized corporates in complex acquisition related assignments, I joined Avaxa debt advisors in 2019. Within Avaxa I put my knowledge and experience to use in assisting our clients in the realization of a custom made optimal financing solution. Hereby, I actively contribute to the further expansion of Avaxa to a new leading debt advisory boutique.

“Solving complex questions in close co-operation with and to the full satisfaction of the client. That is the reason why I enjoy going to work every day”.

Prior to getting my honors Master’s degree in Strategic Management, I spent six years working for a variety of organizations on a diversity of challenges. This client base entailed a diverse group ranging from companies active in HR services to biotech, from startups to large corporates. During my Master’s, I gained additional experience at a.s.r. Real Estate Investment Partners and ING Corporate Investments, which made me decide to use my knowledge and experience for strategic-financial issues. As of October 2022, I have commited myself to supporting Avaxa’s clients in finding optimal financing solutions that match their (strategic) ambitions.

“Helping companies implement their strategies and achieving their ambitions by finding and arranging a optimal financing structure, that’s what I get up for in the morning.”