Yvonne Rooijakkers - Sabbatical

Q: Where is Yvonne based?

Yvonne is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands .

Q: What languages does Yvonne speak?

Yvonne speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Yvonne have?

Yvonne has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Yvonne has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months . Note that Yvonne may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Yvonne's latest experience?

Yvonne's most recent position is Sabbatical at Sabbatical .

Q: What companies has Yvonne worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yvonne has worked for Sabbatical , FoodValley NL , and Rabo Investments .

Q: Which industries is Yvonne most experienced in?

Yvonne is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Food and Beverage , and Agriculture .

Q: Which business areas is Yvonne most experienced in?

Yvonne is most experienced in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , Finance , and Strategy and Planning . Yvonne also has some experience in Sustainability Management and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Yvonne worked in recently?

Yvonne has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Yvonne worked in recently?

Yvonne has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Sustainability Management , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital .

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present

2 years 6 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sabbatical

Career break to travel 6 months with my family and consider my next steps.

Jun 2020 - Sep 2023

3 years 4 months

Board Member

FoodValley NL

Fostered innovation in major food transition themes as part of the independent organisation chaired by Edith Schippers.

Jun 2019 - Sep 2023

4 years 4 months

Utrecht, Netherlands

Managing Director, Head of Fund & Co-investments

Rabo Investments

Member of management team of Rabo Investments, captive investment arm of Rabobank, comprising venture capital, private equity, corporate venturing, fund and co-investments.
Responsible for global portfolio of ~€1.7 bn of fund and co-investment commitments including various investment committee and advisory board roles.
Led development and execution of the growth strategy (from ~€900 m in ’18), focused on Food & Agri and Sustainability; overdelivered on 5-year strategic and income targets by ’23 with a strong portfolio of reputable investments.
Led the Fund and Co-investments team (11 FTE) and built a new ESG team (2 FTE); served as management team lead for ESG at Rabo Investments.

Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

10 months

Utrecht, Netherlands

Executive Director, Head of Co-investments

Rabo Investments

Set up co-investments as a new proposition after mandate was granted by Rabobank’s managing board in 2018.
Made minority equity investments alongside trusted lead partners in Food & Agri and Sustainability globally, including sourcing, evaluation, execution and monitoring of investment opportunities.
Actively engaged with internal stakeholders, developed the operating framework, built a network of reputable investors for visibility and pipeline, and expanded and coached the team.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2018

8 years

Utrecht, Netherlands

Executive Director, Mergers & Acquisitions

Rabobank

Provided merger and acquisition advisory to corporate and private equity clients on transactions in the Netherlands and Food & Agri globally.
Originated and executed more than 18 buy- and sell-side processes with in-depth valuation and strategic analyses, engaging at board level and considering financial, commercial, and strategic facets.
Participated in the Rabobank Talent Cooperation programme for personal and leadership development in 2015.
Completed a three-month exchange to the M&A department in New York in 2014.

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010

3 years

London, United Kingdom

Associate Corporate Finance

ING Wholesale Banking

Provided advisory services to strategic clients, including major European utilities and renewable energy players.
Executed advisory mandates, delivered value-added presentations and analyses, performed valuation modeling, and collaborated across product teams of Wholesale Banking.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Wholesale Banking Graduate Programme

ING Wholesale Banking

Completed an intensive training curriculum and assignments across Credit Risk, Corporate Finance, Leveraged Finance, and Corporate Clients.

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (17.5 years), Food and Beverage (3.5 years), and Agriculture (1 year).

Banking and Finance

Food and Beverage

Agriculture

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Investments and M&A (15.5 years), Finance (13 years), Strategy (12 years), Sustainability Management (4.5 years), and Research and Development (3.5 years).

Investments and M&A

Finance

Strategy

Sustainability Management

Research and Development

Summary

High performance, results-driven, enthusiastic professional with 17 years experience in corporate finance and private equity. Drive, determination and dedication to deliver quality & exceed expectations. Structured, strategic/analytical, open-minded approach. Set direction and take a helicopter view while keeping a keen eye for detail and getting people involved along the way. International network of corporates, VC & PE firms, and intermediaries. Purpose driven and ESG mindset.

Skills

Results Driven
Leadership And Storytelling
Setting Strategic Direction
Relationship Building
Stakeholder Management
Sustainability Mindset
Negotiations
Corporate Finance Skillset

Languages

Dutch

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2001 - Jun 2006

Maastricht University

BSc and MSc, Major Finance · International Business · Maastricht, Netherlands

Certifications & licenses

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program

CFA Institute

Profile

Created

April 2024

Last Update

April 2025

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Where is Yvonne based?

Yvonne is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

What languages does Yvonne speak?

Yvonne speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Yvonne have?

Yvonne has at least 20 years of experience. During this time, Yvonne has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 10 months. Note that Yvonne may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Yvonne be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Yvonne would be well-suited for roles such as: Sabbatical, Board Member, Managing Director, Head of Fund & Co-investments.

What is Yvonne's latest experience?

Yvonne's most recent position is Sabbatical at Sabbatical.

What companies has Yvonne worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Yvonne has worked for Sabbatical, FoodValley NL, and Rabo Investments.

Which industries is Yvonne most experienced in?

Yvonne is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, and Agriculture.

Which business areas is Yvonne most experienced in?

Yvonne is most experienced in business areas like Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, Finance, and Strategy and Planning. Yvonne also has some experience in Sustainability Management and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Yvonne worked in recently?

Yvonne has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Yvonne worked in recently?

Yvonne has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Sustainability Management, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.

What is Yvonne's education?

Yvonne holds a Master in International Business from Maastricht University.

Does Yvonne have any certificates?

Yvonne has 1 certificate: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program.

What is the availability of Yvonne?

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