Investment Team
At MG Partners, our investment team combines deep industry expertise, entrepreneurial experience, and a proven track record in private equity and business growth. With backgrounds at reputable private equity firms, investment banking, corporate finance, and operational leadership, we take a hands-on approach to identifying opportunities, scaling businesses, and driving transformational growth.
Our team is committed to partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses to unlock their full potential.
Meet the team
René co-founded MG Partners in 2018. Growing up in a family business, he gained firsthand experience in all aspects of entrepreneurship. He worked in private equity for five years at HAL Investments, where he was responsible for several investments as well as an international buy&build. René holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in chemistry from Utrecht University.
Marvin has twenty years of private equity experience. Before joining MG Partners, he was active at investment bank Kempen & Co, where he was co-responsible for the private equity investment fund within Kempen Capital. He started his career at the Private Equity participation team of Van Lanschot Bankiers, where he invested in many beautiful Dutch SME companies. Marvin also grew up in an SME entrepreneurial family.
He holds a master’s degree in Business Economics from VU University Amsterdam.
Gijs Romer began his career at ABN AMRO, working at Capital A Investment Partners and later as an investor at the ABN AMRO Sustainable Impact Fund. There, he completed various private equity investments, particularly in the energy transition and circularity markets.
He holds a double master’s degree in Financial Economics and Financial Law from Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Tim has more than 7 years of private equity and M&A experience. In recent years, Tim has been closely involved in the growth and buy-and-build of various portfolio companies at Quadrum Capital, active in sectors such as healthcare and B2B-services. Tim will be proactively seeking add-ons for our existing portfolio and new platform investments.
Dennis Korver comes from an entrepreneurial family. After gaining experience at Lindenaar & Co and Van Deursen Participations, he joined MG Partners to further develop his expertise in investments.
Dennis holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from VU Amsterdam and a master’s degree in Financial Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.
Lennart Stibbe holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics & Business Economics from the University of Amsterdam and a master’s degree in Finance from Erasmus University Rotterdam. He gained experience at Photon Capital as a private equity specialist.
Thomas Ghebrehiwet started his career at J.P. Morgan, where he advised a diverse range of clients across various Asset Classes. He then worked as an investor at Capital A Investment Partners (formerly ABN AMRO Participaties), where he made several private equity investments and led buy-and-build strategies across different sectors in the Benelux region. Thomas holds a Master’s in Finance from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Bram Knoop obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Finance from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He subsequently gained relevant experience in both corporate finance and private equity. He began his career at CFI, a corporate finance boutique, where he acquired valuable insights into mergers and acquisitions across various industries. He then gained experience at Quadrum, where he was involved in investment processes and portfolio management.
Henri Beverdam is an Investment Manager at MG Partners, with over five years of experience in private equity. After completing internships, including one at Macquarie Capital in London, Henri became closely involved in the international buy-and-build growth strategy of various Dutch portfolio companies in the software sector, as well as successful exit processes, on behalf of Main Capital Partners. At MG Partners, Henri focuses on identifying new platform investments and add-ons for the existing portfolio.
Thijs van der Brugghen has gained at Orangeland Capital, a search fund, where he was involved in deal sourcing. Since 2025, he has been strengthening the MG Partners team with a focus on deal origination, where he is further developing his skills in private equity and gaining experience in investment analysis.
Mats van Weersch has joined the Investment Team at MG Partners. He holds a Master’s degree in Finance from Tilburg University and previously gained experience in M&A at Blacktrace and EY-Parthenon, with a focus on TMT and business services. Within the team, Mats looks forward to further deepening his expertise and contributing to the identification and evaluation of investment opportunities.
Support
CFO
Floris has over 30 years of experience as a CFO at companies including Hertz, Vesting Finance, and Arrow Group Limited. Within MG Partners, he supports the team with his extensive industry experience and is responsible for all CFO-related activities.
Finance, HR and Administration
Dimpel gained more than nine years of experience at PwC and Orange Capital Partners before founding her own company, “the numbers.” Through this company, she is responsible at MG Partners for financial, HR, and administrative tasks.
Operational Partners
Our operational partners are seasoned experts with deep industry knowledge and hands-on experience in scaling businesses. With backgrounds in IT, digital marketing, finance, technology, energy, and strategic consulting, they provide invaluable insights, guidance, and networks to help our portfolio companies flourish.
Their expertise ensures that we not only invest in businesses but also actively support their growth, transformation, and long-term success.
Frank van der Vis
Is an operating partner, investor, and non-executive advisory and board member in Buy & Build companies across IT, digital marketing, health and retail.
Jacco ter Schegget
Is an executive strategy and transformation advisor in the digital, tech, and creative industries.
Peter Huijboom
Is a senior international executive with extensive global leadership, management, and board experience in marketing services, driving business growth with a strong entrepreneurial and commercial mindset.
Dennis Dijkstra
Is a strategic advisor and private investor in the trading, technology, banking, and consulting sectors.
Paul van Dam
Paul van Dam is Senior Advisor at MG Partners. With 35 years of leadership advisory experience, he strengthens leadership and C-level teams at MG Partners, advising on governance, succession, and team evaluations.
Jörgen Sassen
Jörgen Sassen is an experienced entrepreneur and investor in healthcare, medical technology, and real estate. At MG Partners, he is a member of the Supervisory Board of Dutch Health Clinics.
Richard Bruens
Richard Bruens is Senior Adviser at MG Partners. Richard is an experienced executive with extensive experience in the financial sector. At Van Lanschot Kempen, Richard was a member of the Executive Board for more than 10 years and, in that capacity, was responsible for the Private Banking and Investment Banking activities. Richard supports MG Partners in further expanding and professionalizing the organization as a successful investment firm.
Would you like to join us?
At MG Partners, we are looking for young talent eager to grow their careers, as well as seasoned operational partners (often former entrepreneurs and experienced executives) who bring deep domain knowledge to help businesses scale and thrive.
Young professionals will have the opportunity to develop their skills, take on challenges, and accelerate their careers. Meanwhile, our experienced operational partners and industry experts provide strategic advice and hands-on guidance, leveraging their expertise to support companies in their growth journey.
Are you ready to make a difference? Explore our opportunities and become part of our dynamic team!
Check out our open young talent positions and the operational experts we are looking for here!
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