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Strategic sparrings partner and dealmaker with almost three decades of experience, who provides financial solutions for international shipping companies and container leasing companies.Former Global Head of Shipping & Intermodal of NIBC Bank. Worked at the helm of a team of up to 15 motivated and talented ship finance professionals. During this period many young talents that came from university were coached, after which they decided to dedicate their careers to the exciting shipping industry. Multi billion USD origination of senior secured shipping and container box loans, without a loss and at premium margins. Mid 2024, the NIBC Shipping portfolio was successfully sold to Hamburg Commercial Bank.Financial and strategic sparring partner for owners and managers of more than 50 large and medium sized maritime companies and ship investor platforms, with a larger network of maritime prospects. Former member of the management team of the corporate bank of NIBC. Managed various business transformations to achieve further growth and profitability. Implemented change of strategic directions under different compositions of Managing Board and shareholders (government, pension funds, private equity). Optimization of processes via innovation and digitization to fulfill regulatory compliance and capital requirements (risk weighted assets management). Regular speaker and moderator on international maritime seminars and conferences, member of multiple steering and advisory committees to support the energy transition in the maritime sector. Specialties: Corporate Finance & Advisory, Senior Ship Finance Executive, Team Building, High Performance Leadership.

Listed skills include Banking, Corporate Finance, Financial Risk, Financial Analysis, and 26 others.

• Managing Owner

  Seahorse Consulting & Invest

  Oct 2024 - Present - Gemeente Oisterwijk, North Brabant, Netherlands

  Strategic advisory and non-executive director services.