Roel Van Ark

Roel Van Ark is an investment manager at Argos Wityu, a private equity firm focused on healthcare, retail, and leisure investments. Roel has over a decade of experience in the industry, including stints as an investment analyst and board member.

Van Ark began their career in finance as an investment analyst at Weight Partners Capital LLP. Roel was responsible for sourcing, financial modeling, and executing new investments, as well as supporting operational improvements at existing portfolio companies. Roel also spent time on the board of Rileys Sports Bars, a UK-wide leisure business, where they led debt raising, refurbishment, roll-out strategy, and financial planning/control.

In their current role at Argos Wityu, Van Ark is responsible for identifying and assessing potential investments, conducting due diligence, and negotiating and structuring transactions. Roel is a member of the firm's healthcare sector team.

Roel Van Ark has a Bachelor of Business Administration from St. Norbert College, with a focus in Global Business/Finance/Economics. Roel also spent a semester studying finance at Australian Catholic University as part of an exchange program. In addition, they have a Certificate of Completion in Global Economics & Business from American University. Roel's high school degree is in Nature & Technology from Lyceum Schöndeln. Roel is also certified as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) from the CFA Institute and as a Bloomberg Essentials Professional from Bloomberg.

Roel Van Ark reports to Gilles Mougenot, Managing Partner / Benelux. Some of their coworkers include Simon Guichard - Director, France, Richard Reis - Partner, Benelux, and Giuseppe Bonsignore - Chief Operating Officer.