Senior Adviser

• Jun 2023 - Present

Helping scale the business within PE. Helping scale the business within PE.

Operating Partner

• Jun 2023 - Present

Helping Talomon identify new co-investment deals across top tier PE funds. Who we are: We co-invest in private equity buyouts across sectors We bring distinctive technology value-add to each of our investments We are private equity investors who have also set up and run technology businesses ourselves Helping Talomon identify new co-investment deals across top tier PE funds. Who we are: We co-invest in private equity buyouts across sectors We bring distinctive technology value-add to each of our investments We are private equity investors who have also set up and run technology businesses ourselves

Adviser

• Dec 2022 - Present

Helping Corten identify interesting software and tech enabled services companies in Europe. Helping Corten identify interesting software and tech enabled services companies in Europe.

Member & Mentor

• Sep 2022 - Present

At Boardwave, we are passionate about building a better software industry in Europe. All of the knowledge and know-how to start, grow, scale and build great software companies already exist here in Europe – right now. This knowledge has been highly fragmented across geographies, vertical markets, sub-sectors, company growth stage and investment portfolios. Our goal is to nurture knowledge and connect it to the people that need it most. We aim to provide the insights and clarity needed to make better decisions and build great companies, so that in the future Europe can rival the long-term success seen in Silicon Valley. ​ Boardwave is the software sector's only independent, high-end networking community. Designed for the most pre-eminent, accomplished and visionary Chairs, NEDs, CEOs, Founders & Entrepreneurs and their Investment Partners. We are a powerful community of European software leaders who recognise that we can be more successful together than alone. We connect like-minded people to facilitate their growth and success.​​ Show less

VP & Global Head Private Equity

• Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

Setting up the global PE channel at Uniphore. Advising the leading PE funds on how to leverage conversational AI to drive top and bottom line improvements at scale within their portfolios. Setting up the global PE channel at Uniphore. Advising the leading PE funds on how to leverage conversational AI to drive top and bottom line improvements at scale within their portfolios.

Partner - Private Equity

• Mar 2021 - May 2022

Building out the PE programme - advising the leading PE funds on their portfolio digital transformation initiatives. Driving growth and cost optimization to unlock value across the PE firm's portfolio companies. Building out the PE programme - advising the leading PE funds on their portfolio digital transformation initiatives. Driving growth and cost optimization to unlock value across the PE firm's portfolio companies.

Deal sourcer / Industry Adviser (enterprise software)

• Nov 2020 - Apr 2021

Helped tech team develop thesis on which sub sectors to invest in and also acted as dealsourcer introducing CEOs/current investors to the WP team. Building on my 12+ yrs of experience in the European investment and enterprise software markets to help PE/growth investors find new high quality businesses to invest in. If you're a software CEO with at least $10M in ARR please drop me a note and would love to informally connect to see if funding at this time is right for you. Helped tech team develop thesis on which sub sectors to invest in and also acted as dealsourcer introducing CEOs/current investors to the WP team. Building on my 12+ yrs of experience in the European investment and enterprise software markets to help PE/growth investors find new high quality businesses to invest in. If you're a software CEO with at least $10M in ARR please drop me a note and would love to informally connect to see if funding at this time is right for you.

Senior Director Business Development - Global PE/VC

• May 2019 - Sep 2020

Setting up the European PE business. Being part of the digital value creation revolution at private equity portfolio companies using digital workers, RPA and AI. Partnering with buyout and growth equity firms and their companies globally. Maximizing EBITDA and bankable value creation with digital workers using cognitive AI and robotic process automation. Setting up the European PE business. Being part of the digital value creation revolution at private equity portfolio companies using digital workers, RPA and AI. Partnering with buyout and growth equity firms and their companies globally. Maximizing EBITDA and bankable value creation with digital workers using cognitive AI and robotic process automation.

Head of Private Equity , VC & Investment Banking (Gartner Invest EMEA)

• Jan 2018 - May 2019

Director Gartner Invest EMEA (Sales & Business Development)

• Nov 2013 - May 2019

Partnering with VC & PE firms to help them with:• Prospecting & Pipeline development • Deal flow velocity • Due diligence • Staff extension • Portfolio company deep dives • Market overviews • Real-time market disruption tracking • End-user perspective and feedback • Board meeting preparation • M&A opportunities/white-space analysis - exit strategies

Associate Director

• Sep 2012 - Oct 2013

Business development - identifying the best niche verticals for the technology Sales and partnerships - Acquiring the first direct customers for realtime in the UK and setting up strategic partnerships with digital agencies Gartner Cool Vendor 2012 - changing the worldwide web into the realtime/live web.. Business development - identifying the best niche verticals for the technology Sales and partnerships - Acquiring the first direct customers for realtime in the UK and setting up strategic partnerships with digital agencies Gartner Cool Vendor 2012 - changing the worldwide web into the realtime/live web..

Associate Director (Sales) - Financial Services Practice EMEA

• Mar 2012 - Sep 2012

Collaborated with my clients at the leading Financial Institutions in EMEA to act more quickly when faced with strategic, tactical and operational challenges. Closely worked with senior executives within the Retail, Business, Wealth & Operations segments to act as a trusted business partner, supporting them to make business decisions more quickly and with greater confidence. Ultimately increasing corporate performance & revenues while optimizing costs along the way. Company overview: Corporate Executive Board helps senior executives and their teams drive corporate performance by supplying a powerful model to harness outside perspectives and best practices. Refined over nearly three decades, our approach allows executives to tap into breakthrough innovation and proven practices that have been tried and tested by other companies. Clients can then be confident that this outside perspective will produce the workable solutions they are looking for without the need of a costly custom solution. CEB offers comprehensive data analysis, research and advisory services that align to executive leadership roles and empower clients to focus efforts, move quickly, and address emerging and recurring business challenges with confidence. Show less

Account Executive

• Aug 2010 - Feb 2012

Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. Gartner deliver the technology-related insight necessary for its clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, Gartner is the indispensable partner to approximately 60,000 clients in 10,000 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, Gartner works with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has approximately 4,300 associates, including approximately 1,200 research analysts and consultants serving clients in 80 countries. For more information, visit www.gartner.com. Show less

Sales & Marketing Manager

• May 2009 - Jul 2010

Designed & implemented business development strategies to drive continuous growth.Managed key accounts (mid-market & large enterprise).Built strategic alliances with key complementary partners.Involved/participated in service delivery, experiencing the service from the perspective of the customer, which lead to immediate practical improvements.Designed online marketing and sales strategy for Educational Services and Consulting in Benelux. (focusing on Social Media)Main objectives: Increase traffic to website, post/monitor relevant content, increase online sales revenues and enhance user experience across the sales cycle.Executed and implemented strategy using multiple online advertising/media toolsMember of International Web Steering Committee for new www.pinkelephant.com website.Managed and created content for new local website focusing on increasing ecommerce revenues.Coached and mentored trainers to optimize lead generation from open enrollment/onsite training.Designed evaluation strategies enabling deeper understanding of target audience (Continual Service Improvement).Researched and implemented most effective email marketing tool for company newsletter, created content and design. Show less

Marketing Consultant

• Feb 2009 - May 2009

International Marketing Thesis "The (re) positioning of Pink Elephant in the Dutch IT Service Management market during a global economic downturn"

Analyst

• Jan 2008 - Jul 2008

Assisted in the execution of financing and M&A transactions for PE and strategic clients Performed financial analysis, modelling, diligence, and structuring analyses Researched and reported on the Russian Private Equity Market Created presentations for potential and current investors Analyzed different private equity markets in Russia, CIS and other emerging markets (BRIC) Responded to questions from investors and internal constituents Assisted in the execution of financing and M&A transactions for PE and strategic clients Performed financial analysis, modelling, diligence, and structuring analyses Researched and reported on the Russian Private Equity Market Created presentations for potential and current investors Analyzed different private equity markets in Russia, CIS and other emerging markets (BRIC) Responded to questions from investors and internal constituents

Brand-Marketing Analyst (Internship)

• Feb 2007 - Aug 2007

Conducted in-depth Price for Value Analyses (Excel and Access) Executed and created local brand/marketing communications for Belux Offered technical support for Relationship client Assisted Relationship Sales managers in preparing presentations/pitches for existing and potential clients in Large Enterprise Actively participated in EMEA marketing strategies implementing on local scale Conducted in-depth Price for Value Analyses (Excel and Access) Executed and created local brand/marketing communications for Belux Offered technical support for Relationship client Assisted Relationship Sales managers in preparing presentations/pitches for existing and potential clients in Large Enterprise Actively participated in EMEA marketing strategies implementing on local scale

Assistant Manager

• Apr 2005 - Feb 2007

Telesales Agent

• 1999 - 2001

In-Outbound sales/acquisition of Insurance and Investment portfolios In-Outbound sales/acquisition of Insurance and Investment portfolios