Managing partner and founder of Solveigh in 1998. Over 24 years experience in corporate and investment banking, venture capital and M&A with Parcom Ventures, ING Investment Bank, ING Bank and ABN AMRO. Supervisory and advisory board of several medium sized companies. Incorporated Solveigh Greater China in 2004. Background in marketing and finance. Has managed over 100 M&A transactions over the last years. Focus on larger and cross border transactions.
Partner at Solveigh since 1999. Until 1999, CFO of European Packaging Holding with operations in Holland, Germany, France and Poland. Was engaged in an MBO in 1994. Within EPH responsible for acquisition, divestments, turnaround and financial engineering. The company was successfully sold. Background in economics. Since 1999 involved in a large number of buy outs, sale- and buy processes in the Netherlands and internationally as leading partner and transaction manager.
Partner at Solveigh since 2004. Over 15 years experience in the insurance industry. Between 1999 and 2004 entrepreneur in this industry, managing projects at insurance companies with a special focus on IT projects and valuation of insurance brokers. Founder and former partner of an intermediary for health care personnel. Manon takes special interest in the relational management of an M&A process and specializes in valuation of companies. Master of Laws since 1997. In 2007 Manon took her degree in Business Valuation at the Rotterdam School of Management and as Register Valuator she is a member of the Dutch Institute of Register Valuators (NIRV).
Partner at Solveigh since 2007. Over 20 years of experience in M&A and (equity) financing. Started as a tax and bankruptcy lawyer at Loeff & Van der Ploeg in Rotterdam and was a member of the Rotterdam Bar. Joined the London based merchant bank Robert Fleming in 1990 as Head Dutch Investment banking where he gained through Jardine Fleming valuable experience in the Far East. After the takeover of Flemings by JP Morgan Chase in 2000 Niek became Head Dutch Investment banking for the enlarged organization. Has experience in fast moving consumer goods, retailing, the healthcare industry, financial services, transport & logistics and the hotel industry. Has master degrees from Leiden University and King's College London.
Partner at Solveigh since 2009. 35 years experience in capital equipment industry and top level university research. Karel obtained his PhD at Delft University of Technology, after which he went to Philips (Electron Microscopy Development). Returned in 1983 to Delft where he became professor to lead a particle optics research group. In 1989 he returned to the industry where he occupied several management functions: Technical Management, Marketing, Business Development and General Management. In this period he worked for FEI, Philips, ASML and Applied materials. Karel has a key role in six acquisitions and a number of strategic processes, both in the industry and in nonprofit organizations. He lived in the Netherland and the USA. Karel managed two start-up companies.
Partner at Solveigh since 2007. Entrepreneur since 2006. Almost 20 years of experience in private equity, focused on venture capital, and real estate investments. Managing director of PG2 in Rotterdam. Has been involved in numerous transactions, most of them funded by informal investors in a wide range of sectors; conducting assessments and structuring investments and investment funds, managing investments and exits and acting as advisor, supervisor and coach. Master of laws since 1987
Associated partner at Solveigh since 2004. More than 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry both in management as in consulting capacities. His operational experiences include both individually owned properties as well as large chain facilities ranging from commercial to resort hotels. He was for more than 22 years an executive with Hilton International and subsequently five years with Swissotel Hotels & Resorts. He has been a General Manager since 1979 for existing properties as well as start-up operations, carried regional responsibilities and in addition has provided, interim management, intermediary and advisory services to business owners.
Associated partner at Solveigh since 2003. Over 25 years experience in international business and politics. Held senior management positions in banking and trade sector. Extensive experience as member of Supervisory and Advisory Board of various medium sized companies, trade organizations, N.G.O.'s and charity foundations. Has been involved in M&A in the utilities sector. Peter is former member of the European Parliament where he was responsible for economic affairs and specifically logistic markets. Peter is involved in unique PA management at European level. In addition Peter is active for Taiwanese companies. Background in economics.
Associated partner at Solveigh since 1999. Over 20 years experience in several general management positions in corporate banking and insurance industries for example ABN AMRO and Interpolis. Subsequent for over 10 years as independent M&A consultant and entrepreneur. Also active as coach for entrepreneurs. Background in Economics and Psychology.
International coordinator and associate at Solveigh since 2006. Debora coordinates the communication with Global M&A partners, furthermore facilitates the partners of Solveigh in the transaction management in divergent branches. Previously has been involved in a business development project between China and the Netherlands. Background business school, marketing.
Wendy is responsible for the office management at Solveigh since 2004. Before 2004 Wendy has been active as secretary for a member of the European parliament.
Managing Director of the Solveigh office in Beijing since 2007. Over 10 years experience in investment banking and private equity. Prior to joining Solveigh, David acted as Chief Representative of Lazard Beijing and was involved in a number of cross border M&A transactions. Previously he worked on large-scale M&A executions for BOCI in Hong Kong and JP Morgan Securities in New York City and in the mid 90's David worked for ASIMCO, a US-backed private equity fund in Beijing. David has an MBA degree from Stephen M. Ross School of Business of University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, and a BA degree from Beijing Foreign Studies University.
Associate and analyst at Solveigh since 2007. Michael facilitates the partners of Solveigh in the transaction management in divergent branches. Previously he has been actively involved in M&A activities and analyzed data and relevant financial statistics. Michael has good communication skills and knows how to tackle with people from all walks of life. Background in Business Administration, Finance, School of Economics and Business Management, Beijing Normal University.
Joined Solveigh Beijing office as an associate in 2010, Zhou started his career in investment banking as an assistant analyst at UniCredit Group Beijing office where he was actively involved in a number of cross-border M&A transactions and received ample trainings in financial modeling and valuation. Zhou holds a master's degree in Risk and Asset Management from EDHEC business school, France, and a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Exeter, UK.