Experience

Egeria

• Netherlands
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial & Risk Officer

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  Robbert is currently acting as Chief Financial & Risk Officer - Private Equity at Egeria. In his role, he is responsible for the financial and risk management affairs of the Egeria Private Equity Funds, Egeria Evergreen Fund and related management companies. Furthermore, Robbert plays an active role in investor relations and ESG-reporting. Robbert is statutory director and part of the PE management teams. Robbert is currently acting as Chief Financial & Risk Officer - Private Equity at Egeria. In his role, he is responsible for the financial and risk management affairs of the Egeria Private Equity Funds, Egeria Evergreen Fund and related management companies. Furthermore, Robbert plays an active role in investor relations and ESG-reporting. Robbert is statutory director and part of the PE management teams.



Linext Capital

• Founder

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  We invest in business with untapped potential which might have hit a trading dip during the recession. We also help owners exit their business who are either retiring or frustrated with it. Particular interest in the day care nursery sector and (online) businesses that have been around for over 5 years. Businesses that need some "tender, love and care" are welcome. We invest in business with untapped potential which might have hit a trading dip during the recession. We also help owners exit their business who are either retiring or frustrated with it. Particular interest in the day care nursery sector and (online) businesses that have been around for over 5 years. Businesses that need some "tender, love and care" are welcome.



KPMG Nederland

• Netherlands
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• COO Department of Professional Practice

  • Sep 2019 - Feb 2021

  Responsible for process improvements and innovations at KPMGs Department of Professional Practice including the implementation of KPMGs System of Quality Controls.

• Audit Partner

  • Feb 1999 - Feb 2021

  Scope: Audit Partner - Financial Services practiceMain achievements:- Extensive international client service experience of financial institutions under supervision of the Dutch Central Bank (‘DNB’), the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (‘AFM’) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in the Banking, Insurance, High Frequency Trading/Market Making, Capital Markets and Alternative Investment segment including audits of Asset Managers, Private Equity Funds, Hedge Funds and other investment vehicles- Extensive knowledge of Dutch GAAP, US GAAP, IFRS, AIFMD, FATCA and US regulations- Member of the KPMG segment Alternative Investments Executive team (past)- Member of the KPMG Competence Center Financial Instruments (past) Show less

• Head of People (a.i.)

  • Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  Scope: Head of People (a.i.) at KPMG the Netherlands Main achievements:As strong believer of continuous personal development he and his team designed and implemented KPMGs Best Development Experience strategy. The BDE strategy facilitates both the personal and professional development of KPMGs professionals in the Netherlands during all phases of their employee journey, and beyond. Having a track record of effectively partnering with leaders to empower change, Robbert's innovation and change management skills were used in restructuring the HR processes, including a full review and enhancement of KPMGs rewards & recognition programs. Show less

• SMART Audit Change Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Dec 2016

  Scope: Responsible for developing and implementing the SMART Audit change program based on the experiences gained at the Audit Delivery Center with the goal to improve overall audit quality and efficiency by restructuring the audit process for the full Audit Practice.Main achievements:- Designed the SMART Audit change program- Implemented the SMART Audit change program at 9 departments/offices- Excellent opportunity to further improve my change management skills

• Head of Audit Delivery Center - India

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2016

  Scope: Responsible for developing the strategy/business case for KPMG NLs offshore Audit Delivery Center based in India. Leading operations to support KPMG’s offshoring efforts representing a footprint of 100+ professionalsMain achievements:- Engaged business leaders directly to determine requirements and execute against strategy- Established SLAs resulting in improved efficiency and enhanced support- Responsible for oversight of the Audit Delivery Centers operations.- Working closely with professionals in KPMG offices across the Netherlands and internationally to promote and enhance the use of the Audit Delivery Center- Proven ability to clearly communicate and build consensus in all levels of the organization and between the onshore and offshore business relationships Show less

• Head of Audit Delivery Center - Netherlands

  • May 2013 - Dec 2015

  Scope: Designed and successfully implemented the strategy for KPMG's onshore Audit Delivery Center with the goal to improve overall audit quality and audit process efficiency by restructuring the audit proces. Main achievements:- Designed and successfully implemented the strategy for the Audit Delivery Center- Build the center from scratch to 75 FTE in 2 years by applying the Lean (Startup) methodology- Excellent opportunity that strengthened my leadership and people skills



KPMG Dutch Caribbean & Suriname

• Audit Partner / Head of Audit

  • Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  As Audit Partner in the Financial Services practice of KPMG Dutch Caribbean & Suriname Robbert was responsible for a Banking and Alternative investment client portfolio. Next to his role as Audit Partner, he acted as the Head of Audit with a responsibility to restructure the Audit practice. He restructured the financial, people and operational performance As Audit Partner in the Financial Services practice of KPMG Dutch Caribbean & Suriname Robbert was responsible for a Banking and Alternative investment client portfolio. Next to his role as Audit Partner, he acted as the Head of Audit with a responsibility to restructure the Audit practice. He restructured the financial, people and operational performance



KPMG LLP (Chicago office)

• Audit Senior Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

  Scope: Two year rotation as Audit Senior Manager to the Financial Services practice at KPMG Chicago Main achievements: - Focused on audits of (registered) investment companies including Mutual Funds, Private Equity, Venture Capital and Securities Lending Funds, and (registered) investment advisors - Gained knowledge and expertise regarding US accounting and regulation including US GAAP, Custody Rule, FATCA and Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) - Gained personal and professional experience of working in a different culture Show less