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We are a team of experienced financial professionals who are ready to help you achieve your business objectives. Discover who we are, learn more about our expertise and how we can support you in your journey towards financial growth and success.

At SDM, you can expect to meet a team of experts with a personalised approach. Our partners are leading experts in their field and are here to help you through every stage of your journey. As fellow business professionals, we are on the same page.

Eddy Verbrugge – Partner responsible for Advior International
Partner

Eddy Verbrugge

  • SDM’s liaison to the international network of Advior International
  • Former CEO and general manager of a multinational publicly listed Dutch company
  • 25 years of operational experience in national and international acquisitions of medium and large enterprises
  • Specialised in cross-border acquisitions
  • MA in Economics
  • BIV accreditation (502040)
Jan Verbrugge – Founder and Managing Partner at SDM Corporate Finance Group
Founding / Managing Partner

Jan Verbrugge

  • Former commercial director in the food and tobacco industry
  • 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions as a partner in both Belgian and Dutch corporate finance houses
  • Extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions for SMEs and auditing firms
  • BIV accreditation (203689)

PA managing partner +32 475 80 46 86

Thomas Viaene – CFO, Partner, and Transaction Manager at SDM
Partner-COO / transaction manager

Thomas Viaene

  • MA in Business Engineering, UGent
  • Specialised in corporate finance
  • Oversees and executes transactions
  • Supports senior partners with various portfolios
  • Supervises team of analysts
  • Develops and monitors smart deals
Séverine De Laet – Partner and Transaction Manager at SDM
Partner / transaction manager

Séverine De Laet

  • MA in Business Engineering, UAntwerpen
  • Specialised in financial management
  • Oversees and executes transactions while supporting senior partners across multiple portfolios
  • Supervises a team of analysts
  • Develops and monitors smart deals
Wouter Vandeberg – Partner with 25 years of experience in international mergers and acquisitions
Partner

Wouter Vandeberg

  • 25 years of experience at a Big Four company in Belgium, Russia, and the UK, with a strong focus on corporate finance
  • Specialised in international mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, and semi industrial real estate portfolios
  • MA Applied Economics and ACCA accreditation from the UK
Shana Salaets – Front Office Manager and PA to the Managing Partner
Front Office Manager - PA Managing Partner

Shana Salaets

  • Responsible for the secretarial duties and the processing of consultants at SDM
  • Supports the managing partner
Bill Veereman – Financial Analyst at SDM
Financial analyst

Bill Veereman

  • MA Entrepreneurship, Bayes Business School London
Partner

Alexander Colpaert

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Law and Business Administration,  KU Leuven
  • 15 years at KBC, mainly in Corporate Banking
  • 3 years: General Manager Business Banking, KBC
Joris Vanhove – Partner with experience in personal finance and private equity
Partner

Joris Vanhove

  • Former partner in a family practice specialising in asset structuring and succession planning
  • More than 15 years of experience in personal finance and private equity
  • MA in Applied Economics
  • MA in Finance
Steffen Moens – Partner and Transaction Manager
Partner / transaction manager

Steffen Moens

  • MA in Business Engineering, KU Leuven
  • Specialised in accountancy and finance
  • Oversees and executes transactions while supporting senior partners across multiple portfolios
  • Supervises team of analysts
  • Develops and monitors smart deals
Charlotte Swaegers – Acquisition Advisor at SDM
Strategic Advisor

Charlotte Swaegers

  • MA Commercial Engineering, KU Leuven
  • Specialised, accountancy and finance
Arne Van Canneyt – Financial Analyst at SDM
Financial analyst

Arne Van Canneyt

  • MA Applied Economics, KU Leuven
  • MA Corporate Finance and Banking, EDHEC Business School
Jeroen de Kock – Partner and Transaction Manager
Partner / transaction manager

Jeroen de Kock

  • MA in Applied Economics, KU Leuven
  • Doctoral degree in Corporate Finance
  • Oversees and executes transactions while supporting senior partners across multiple portfolios
  • Supervises team of analysts
  • Develops and monitors smart deals
Sven Van den Borren – Partner and Transaction Manager
Partner / transaction manager

Sven Van den Borren

  • MA in Law, UAntwerpen
  • MA in Financial Management, Vlerick
  • Supports consultants across various portfolios
  • Specialised in accountancy and finance
  • Oversees and executes transactions while supporting senior partners across multiple portfolios
  • Supervises team of analysts
  • Develops and monitors smart deals
Jens Vanden Bussche – Partner with experience in Sales & Marketing
Partner

Jens Vanden Bussche

  • Master in business administration finance and risk management, UGent
  • Senior consultant
  • Partner M&A advice
  • Founder BlueBridge
  • Partner SDM
Portret van Joséphine Bourgeois, Financial Analyst bij SDM
Financial Analyst

Joséphine Bourgeois

  • MA Business Economics – Corporate Finance, KU Leuven
  • MA International and European Relations, KU Leuven
Transaction Manager

Christophe Segers

  • Master of Science in Civil Engineering (KU Leuven)
  • Master’s in Financial Management (AMS)
  • MBA in Global Finance (Fordham University)
  • Consultant, Capco Brussels and Capco New York
  • CFO, Lakesprings Group
  • Advisor, Ghelamco
  • Advisor, Weerts Group
  • Interim CFO, Gimber
  • Interim CFO, Tans Urban Landmarks
  • Interim CFO, Unicas
  • Interim CFO, YUST
Portret van Louis Waelbers, Financial Analyst bij SDM
Financial Analyst

Louis Waelbers

  • MA Accountancy & Finance, Erasmus University Nantes
Director

Stijn Claes

  • Master Business Engineering, KU Leuven & University of Edinburgh
  • Investment Manager, Limburgse Reconversie Maatschappij
  • Dealer Principal and co-owner, Claes & Zonen (Mercedes-Benz dealership)
    Sold to the international Groupe Maurin
  • Premium Banker, KBC
Marine Huyghebaert – Financial Analyst at SDM
Advisor

Marine Huyghebaert

  • Master in Law, KU Leuven
  • Master in General Management, Vlerick
Thibau Vandevivere – Financial Analyst at SDM
Financial Analyst

Thibau Vandevivere

  • Applied Economic Sciences, UGent
  • Master of Corporate Finance, UGent
Sodaba Jamal – Management Assistant verantwoordelijk voor het secretariaat
Management Assistant

Sodaba Jamal

  • Responsible for the secretarial duties and the processing of consultants at SDM

Antoine Declerck – Financial Analyst at SDM
Financial analyst

Antoine Declerck

  • MA Applied Economics, KU Leuven
  • Extended Master in Business Administration, University of Bern
Emile Vincent - De Sloover – Financial Analyst at SDM
Financial Analyst

Emile Vincent - De Sloover

  • Master in Commercial Sciences – finance & risk management, UGent
  • Master in Finance, Antwerp Management School
Strategic advisor

Olivier Paul Knapen

  • Master in Business Engineering, UHasselt
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Deloitte Private
MA Commercial Engineer

Frank Reekmans

  • Commercial Engineer
  • Project Development – residential projects: Founder and Managing Partner, Wolf-Invest
  • Fund Manager – Private Privak, FBRE
  • Management Consulting, Group Thys
  • Director Finance (& Supply Chain), TBP Electronics
  • Financial Controlling, Alcatel
Strategic Advisor

Cedric Salembier

  • Master in Business Sciences – specialisation in Finance and Risk Management, UGent
  • 8 years of experience at a niche Belgian bank serving entrepreneurs and liberal professions
Portret van Nathan Muylle, Financial Analyst bij SDM
Financial Analyst

Nathan Muylle

  • Master Commercial Sciences – Finance & Risk Management, UGent
  • CFA Level I
Senior Advisor

Patrick Vanhooren

  • Master’s in applied economics, UFSIA
  • Teacher, St. Joris Technical Institute, Menen
  • Bank Clerk, Gemeentekrediet
  • Branch Manager, Eernegem
  • Branch Manager, Harelbeke
  • Managing Director, Insurance Agency GK De Gavers
  • Cluster Director, Dexia Harelbeke Region
  • Managing Director and Business Manager, Belfius Kortrijk–Menen–Ypres
Marketing Manager

Daisy Verheyen

  • Master of Science in Communication Studies , U Antwerpen
  • Master of Science in Management, KU Leuven
  • Marketing Executive – Plantyn Publishing
  • Marketing & Communication Manager – Banqup Group
Yoni Verfaillie – Management Assistant responsible for marketing
Management Assistant

Yoni Verfaillie

  • Bachelor Communication Management, AP Hogeschool
  • Responsible for the secretarial duties and the processing of consultants at SDM
  • Oversees marketing, communication, and events
Financial Analyst

Flor Timmerman

  • Master’s in Finance and Risk Management, Ghent University
Luc De Bree – Senior Advisor bij SDM
Senior Advisor

Luc De Bree

  • Studies in Economics
  • Specialisation in Accounting
  • 40 years of banking experience
M&A Analyst

Arnaud Tchekouteff

  • Master in Business Administration: Finance and Risk management, UGent
Financial Analyst

Auguy Demeestere

  • Master of Science in Business Engineering, KU Leuven
  • Erasmus programme, Politecnico di Milano
Dirk Vanden Bussche – Senior Financial Advisor at SDM
Senior Financial Advisor

Dirk Vanden Bussche

  • Bachelor Accountancy/ Taxation
  • Modern Finance Policy
  • SME Relationship Management & Head of Entrepreneur cell
  • Senior Financial Advisor SDM
Viviane Matthys – Financial Director at SDM
Financial Director

Viviane Matthys

  • Responsible for administration
  • Personnel Manager
Jo Goossens – Partner specialized in C-level negotiations and strategic business modeling
Partner Emeritus

Jo Goossens

  • SDM’s liaison to the international network of Advior International
  • 30 years of experience in sales & marketing, international general management, and M&A in FMCG and e-commerce
  • Specialised in C-level negotiations, strategic business modelling, and efficient deal-making
  • Master TEW
  • MBA in Applied Economics, Vlerick
René Berquin – Partner with more than 20 years of experience in managing medium-sized businesses
Partner Emeritus

René Berquin

  • More than 20 years of experience managing medium-sized enterprises in Belgium and the Netherlands
  • Extensive experience in national and international acquisitions
  • Master Business Administration
  • BIV accreditation (502602)

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