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Lu

• Operational Strategy: Collaborating with department heads to align strategies with our growth plans.• Operational Excellence: Directing the design and implementation of scalable operational processes to support our growth and maintain efficiency.• Automation Focus: Streamlining internal processes using low-code and no-code solutions, enabling teams to concentrate on value-driven tasks.• Data-driven Strategy: Utilizing data analytics to inform departmental decisions and promote continuous improvement.• Cross-functional Collaboration: Enhancing communication and alignment between departments to advance our cohesive vision.

Luxembourg, Lu

• Financial Strategy: Directed budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow monitoring, driving a 2x growth in business.• Operational Streamlining: Transformed FP&A processes using automation and no-code solutions, bolstering operational efficiency and market position.• Compliance & Legal Oversight: Managed legal activities and contract negotiations, ensuring compliance and fortifying company partnerships.• Investor Relations: Established and maintained relationships with investors, skillfully navigating complex and occasionally challenging discussions to sustain investor confidence, all while punctually delivering in-depth quarterly investor reports.• Data-Driven Leadership: Championed a data-centric culture, utilizing financial analytics for strategic decisions and emphasizing KPI tracking.• Operational Innovation: Promoted the use of no-code tools, enhancing operational workflows and fostering company-wide innovation.

Luxembourg, Lu

• Deal Facilitation: Personally managed €18M+ of early stage transactions (Salonkee, Travelsify, Governance.io, Food4All, Impactify, OQ Technology, Supermiro, Aiva.ai, Adapti, Carpay-Diem, Houser, Ellipsys, Nutri-bay, ...).• Full-stack Fundraising: Startups across Luxembourg sought my expertise for the entire fundraising journey (killer pitch decks, tailor-made financial models, proactive investors outreach, term sheet negociation, deal closing).• Operational Advisory: Consistently explored and recommended new practices & tools to optimize startups' operations, laying the groundwork for efficient and scalable business processes.• Startup Scouting: Identified and introduced promising startups to VCs and Angel Investors in Luxembourg, leveraging a sharp eye for ventures.

Esch-Sur-Alzette, Lu

• Funding Expertise: Supported startups in securing public and private funding, offering insights into funding mechanisms and facilitating access to key decision-makers.• Operational Due Diligence: Performed financial and operational analyses on client companies, advising on structuring to strengthen funding applications.• Business Strategy Support: Assisted startups in refining business plans and models, enhancing their market positioning and competitive advantage.• Industry Engagement: Served as a mentor and jury member at renowned startup events, playing an active role in shaping emerging entrepreneurial talents.• Partnership Building: Spearheaded strategic business alliances and investor connections, driving business growth and expansion opportunities.• Growth Phase Advisory: Offered tailored strategic guidance during startups' growth stages, pinpointing suitable funding avenues and operational best practices.

London, Gb

• Audit Supervision: Oversaw and executed audits for Private Equity and Venture Capital structures.• Valuation Expertise: Conducted valuation reviews and business plan analyses across sectors such as Clean-techs, ICT, and Manufacturing.• Financial Review: Validated financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.• Compliance: Managed AML/KYC procedures, ensuring clients adhered to regulatory standards, and conducted thorough legal reviews to mitigate potential risks.• Team Management: Coordinated audit teams, managed up to 6 juniors, and optimized resources through effective budgeting and planning.• Client Relations: Cultivated and maintained strong client relationships, identifying cross-selling opportunities and optimizing service delivery.• Talent Development: Played a key role in recruiting and training, ensuring a consistent pipeline of skilled professionals.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Finance

Exchange Semester - Global Mba Courses, Finance

Exchange Year - Business Administration Bachelor

French Equivalent To The Higher Leaving Certificate, Maths