Yvonne Rooijakkers
Investment professional
Experience
Sep 2023 - Present
1 year 7 monthsSabbatical
Career break to travel 6 months with my family and consider my next steps.
Jun 2020 - Sep 2023
3 years 4 months Netherlands
Board member
FoodValley NL
Independent organisation to foster innovation in major food transition themes. Chairman Edith Schippers.
Jun 2019 - Sep 2023
4 years 4 months Utrecht, Netherlands
Managing Director, Head of Fund & Co-investments
Rabo Investments
- Management Team member of Rabo Investments, captive investment arm of Rabobank, comprising Venture Capital, Private Equity, Corporate Venturing, Fund & Co.
- Responsible for global portfolio of ~€1.7bn of Fund & Co commitments including various IC and advisory board roles.
- Led development and execution of the growth strategy (from ~€900m in '18), with Food & Agri and Sustainability as key theme. Overdelivered on 5-yr strategic and income targets by '23, with strong portfolio of reputable investments.
- Leading the Fund and Co-investments (11 FTE) and newly built ESG team (2 FTE), MT 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 new proposition after mandate was granted by Rabobank's Managing Board in 2018.
- Minority equity investments alongside trusted lead partners in Food & Agri and Sustainability globally. Sourcing, evaluation, execution and monitoring of investment opportunities.
- Active engagement with internal stakeholders, developed operating framework, built network of reputable investors for visibility and pipeline, and expanded/coached the team.
Jan 2010 - Dec 2019
8 years Utrecht, Netherlands
Executive Director, Mergers & Acquisitions
Rabobank
- Merger & Acquisitions advisory to Corporate and Private Equity clients on transactions in NL and Food & Agri globally.
- Origination and execution of >18 buy- and sell-side processes. In-depth valuation / strategic analyses, contact at board level, considering financial, commercial, strategic facets.
- Rabobank Talent Cooperation programme for personal/leadership development (2015).
- 3-month exchange to M&A department in New York (2014).
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 years London, United Kingdom
Associate Corporate Finance
ING Wholesale Banking
- Advisory services to strategic clients; major European utilities and renewable energy players.
- Execution of advisory mandates, value-added presentation and analyses, valuation modeling, and working across product teams of Wholesale Banking.
Jan 2005 - Dec 2009
3 years Amsterdam, Netherlands
Wholesale Banking Graduate Programme
ING Wholesale Banking
Intensive training curriculum and assignments at Credit Risk, Corporate Finance, Leveraged Finance, Corporate Clients.
Summary
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.
Languages
Dutch
Native
English
Advanced
Education
Oct 2001 - Jun 2006
Maastricht University
BSc and MSc · International Business · Maastricht, Netherlands
Certifications & licenses
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
CFA Institute
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