“My name is Ron Koppers and I did both my BSc IBA and MSc CEMS/International Management at RSM about 4 years ago. During my BSc IBA, I also had the honour to be the president of the Xth HonEURs board – So I have a special place in my heart for HonEURs students 😉 After my studies, I started in strategy consulting at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). I have worked there for a bit over three years now with a specialization in Private Equity & Energy. Currently, I am “seconded” from BCG to a global Energy company (VTTI) to gain more industry experience. Looking forward to meet (some) of you soon.”

“Lorenzo is a Consultant at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) with over three years of experience, with various positions in private equity and venture capital at funds such as Apax Partners. Academically, Lorenzo holds a Master of Science in International Management from Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), and HEC Paris (CEMS), as well as a Bachelor of Science in International Business Administration from RSM. Lorenzo is a former NCAA Division I and National Team golf player.”

“Hi, I’m Thomas, 25, and have been working in Strategy Consulting for more than a year. I currently live in Amsterdam but spent my 6 years as a student at Erasmus and lived in Rotterdam. I have a background in Financial Economics and Strategic management. To start my career, I was looking for a job that combines both my strength in business and analytics and the added complexity of stakeholder management. In my free time I like to be with friends, explore nature and watch (and do) sports.”

“Tom Sprong is Partner within KPMG Strategy & Operations team for the banking industry. He advises clients on operating models, digital transformations and customer remediation. Tom was part of the 2009 Erasmus Honours Programme.”

“Entrepreneurial MPhil Economics student at the University of Cambridge, possessing a robust foundation in finance and strategic acumen cultivated through internships in private equity, strategy consulting, deal advisory, quantitative research and an early-stage startup.”

“I’m a product manager at a FinTech startup in NYC. I work directly with the CEO on product vision and strategy and with the CTO on the management and sprint planning of the engineering team. I love the pace, responsibility impact one is able to have at a startup.

I moved to the US right after IBA in 2019 to do my Masters in Management and Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson College and worked for an EdTech startup right after my Masters.

I am excited to chat about Tech, startups, product management and leading teams. “

“Over 5 years of experience in sporting goods, technology and strategy consulting. Currently working as Senior Manager Azure Cloud Strategy & planning for Microsoft, owning Azure growth strategy and management across the whole Microsoft Netherlands business. Main expertise areas on the topics of strategy, operations, and (generative) artificial intelligence. MSc Business Information Management and BSc International Business Administration cum laude and honours graduate from the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University.”

“Simon is from Seoul, South Korea, and has lived in the Netherlands for ten years. He graduated with a BSc in Econometrics in 2018 and completed his MPhil at the Tinbergen Institute. Simon is an ESE Bachelor Honors Class alumni. Since 2020, he has worked as a Quantitative Risk Modeller at Rabobank, initially focusing on credit risk and now working in Treasury.”

“When I did Double degree in Econometrics/Economics I always enjoyed the technical part of the programme. After finishing my studies I thought it would be interesting to expand my knowledge in more practical environment so I joined equities systematic trading team at Morgan Stanley.”

“Born and raised in Egypt, started IBEB in 2016 as an international student, did ESE honours class in 2017.

Did a few internships during 3rd year IBEB while studying, first at Chief Economist Office of PwC then later in the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) team at ING.

Joined the DCM team of ING as an analyst right after internship and remained for two years, then switched to the M&A team at ING for the past 3 years where I’m currently a senior associate.”

“I originally grew up in Germany, but moved to the Netherlands in 2020 to follow the Econometrics / Economics BSc^2 programme at the Erasmus School of Economics. Over the course of my studies, I interned or worked part-time at a handful of firms across the field of finance. After an internship at Citadel Securities in 2023, I recently joined the firm’s Semi-Systematic Equities team in London as a Quantitative Trader.”

“I’m currently wrapping up my Master’s in Financial Mathematics at the University of Chicago, after graduating from the double degree Econometrics and Economics last year. My background is in quantitative research, where I’ve worked mainly on investment strategies for equities, fixed income derivatives, and commodities at PGGM Investments, ABN Amro, and Tesla respectively. I adore math and statistics, and I’ve previously worked on research in time series modelling. Later this year, I’ll be starting a new role as a Quantitative Researcher at BlackRock. I look forward to getting to know you and sharing what I’ve learnt along the way!”

“My academic career started in Rotterdam, where I studied Econometrics & Economics, joined the Honeurs society and B&R Beurs investment society. Here, I quickly developed a keen interest in quantitative finance, which lead me to study maths and finance in Cambridge. For the last two years, I have focused on quantitative research at a high frequency trading firm in Amsterdam. What I love about trading is that you get direct real-world feedback on your research, can spar with and get help from highly talented coworkers, and have access to exceptional technology and data. This is where ambition and talent flourishes, regardless of office politics or seniority.”

“Passionate about the future of finance and tech, experienced in Fintech, Venture Building, Private Equity, and Product Management. Always looking for ways to use my skills to bring growth to the world.

To learn more about my story, visit https://new.express.adobe.com/webpage/wj8cNPKGESXaO”

“I work in Corporate Finance Advisory, mostly on Buy and Sell-side M&A transactions, focused on mid-sized companies. I completed my Bachelor in IBA at RSM, then a Master of Sustainable Finance at Imperial College Business School. To sharpen my finance skills I also completed the CFA programme. ”

“I’m a Post-doctoral researcher with the Institute of Ecological Economics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Currently, I am focused on the macro financial implications of climate change, including climate stress testing, the insurance protection gap and the NGFS Short Term scenarios (more practically, I spend most of my day coding models). After finishing the BSc2 at EUR, I completed a MSc in Financial Economics at Oxford, and my PhD in Economics at the Ecole Polytechnique Paris (within the Econophysics group and the Capital Fund Management hedge fund). I am actively pursuing an academic career, but also have experience in international organisations and financial institutions. I’m happy to share my experiences, especially if you’re interested in academia, public policy, or climate related topics.”

“I’m excited to join the mentorship program as a mentor. My journey in Communication Science began with a Bachelor’s degree in International Communication and Media, followed by a research Master’s and a PhD at the University of Amsterdam. Currently, I am an Assistant Professor in Corporate Communication at the Amsterdam School of Communication Research. My research focuses on corporate digital responsibilities, the intersection of journalism, corporations, and the public sector, as well as digital sustainability and lobbying. Beyond research, I am passionate about bridging the gap between academia and industry, anchoring my work within the pressing questions of our time and its practical implications.”

“Congratulations on joining the mentorship programme! If you are interested in exploring a career in policymaking, I might be a suitable mentor. Besides working as a research assistant on health inequalities at uni, I have done internships at the European Commission and at a Brazilian NGO working on housing justice. I just completed my MSc in Comparative Social Policy from Oxford, so can also help with admissions if you want to continue your Master’s in a policy-oriented social science (in the UK or elsewhere). While career is important, I also value hearing about other things in your life that matter to you!”

“I’m Bob, I’m a dual Dutch-American national, and I’m a second year MBA student at UChicago Booth. I previously studied IBA and finance at Erasmus and worked 5 years in healthcare private equity. Post-MBA, I will be working as a strategy consultant in New York. I’ve been a mentor for 2 years to HonEURs students and have enjoyed helping them with their professional/personal goals. 😊

Talk to me about: Consulting, Finance, masters applications.”

“I am an assistant professor of social philosophy at the Erasmus School of Philosophy, specializing in political thought, education, and philosophical anthropology, with a particular interest in exploring the intersections of these fields.”

“Hey, I’m Iago. I come from Spain and I studied at ESHCC. I hold a Bachelor in Arts and Culture Studies and a MA in Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship (graduated in 2024). I work as an Associate Artist Manager in the Vocal and Opera department at the Intermusica London Office.”

“I’m an enthusiast for entrepreneurship and sustainability. Experienced in Sustainability with a demonstrated history of volunteering work around the globe. Originally from Brazil, I completed a double major degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics at the Erasmus University Rotterdam in 2019. Since then I have deep-dived into the area of renewables and sustainability, helping expand the penetration of solar energy in the Iberian markets through my work as Project Manager for Solarplaza. Apart from working in the Spanish and Portuguese markets, I’ve also spearheaded international conferences related to the topics of Green Hydrogen, Hybrid Renewables and Energy Storage.”

“Iedere dag zet ik me vol overtuiging in voor de publieke zaak. In het bijzonder voor de grote transities van onze tijd: de energietransitie, digitalisering en vernieuwing van onze infrastructuur. Voor al deze onderwerpen geldt dat er sprake is van een maatschappelijke verandering die de status quo uitdaagt, waar geen simpele oplossingen voor zijn en die vandaag vragen om forse investeringen in onze samenleving terwijl de baten verder in de toekomst liggen. En het allermooiste is om dat in en voor je eigen stad te doen: als PvdA-gemeenteraadslid in Rotterdam en voor Eneco met het aardgasvrij maken van de wijk Bospolder-Tussendijken in Rotterdam-West. De afgelopen jaren heb ik brede ervaring opgedaan binnen de politiek-bestuurlijke arena van de Rijksoverheid. Zoals bestuurlijke advisering over de totstandkoming van het klimaatakkoord, de werelden van beleid en uitvoering bij elkaar brengen bij Rijkswaterstaat en het aansturen van een beleidsteam bij het ministerie van VWS in coronatijd.”

“My name is Fleur Pool and I participated in the HonEURS programme in 2011 while studying healthcare policy followed by European Health Economics & Management. I have been fortunate to utilize the advantages of working for a large company by working in several countries, resulting in many learnings and an excellent time abroad. I have been working in the pharmaceutical industry in different roles and companies, focussing on health economic modelling, strategy development, (clinical) research and collaborations with hospitals and universities. I am looking forward to connecting with new alumni from HonEURs to discuss your (development) goals, considerations and plans for the future. If you consider selecting a mentor with experience in the corporate world, with living abroad and aims to combine all of this with running, cycling and playing tennis, we might be a good match!”

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