Trained as an IT and electronics engineer. Began career as an entrepreneur in the media sector. 1983-89, Project Manager, Communication sector, Andersen Consulting. 1994, joined Bain & Company; 1994, Partner; 1999, Director. From 2000, General Partner and Senior Principal, funds managed by Atlas Venture. 2003, joined Wendel; currently, Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer; since 2005, Member of the Executive Board; Head of the Investment Team. Chairman: Constantia; Oranje-Nassau Groep; IHS (Chairman). Member of the Board: Stahl; Cromology. President, Winvest AIFM.