Gert gained extensive knowledge of corporate finance in the European technology and branding space: all aspects of capital raise processes, growth capital, mergers, acquisitions and exits, deal structuring, and dealmaking in sometimes complex and challenging transactions. Key clients include ThreatFabric, GNX, Securify, EF Marine, Computacenter, EMC, Crosswise, FBGS, Ericsson, ...

Gert’s other domain of significant expertise include innovative strategies that have shaped, transformed and scaled businesses building on 20 years of experience. He has held executive roles as CEO and COO and was Managing Partner of Donedeal, a corporate finance and strategy advisory firm to companies active in the European digital economy.

Gert brings in board-level experience from a variety of organisations and serves as close advisor to several entrepreneurs and their teams.

He is used to dealing with high-profile interest from media and other stakeholders. A speaker at international conferences, Gert has taught at several European business schools in The Netherlands, France, the UK and Spain and has published several books, articles, and business cases.