Robbert Van Heekeren is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer and board member at Byondis since 2020, Robbert also co-owns and advises Wello Solutions and owns Twickel-Hurst, where responsibilities include managing strategic financial operations. Previously, Robbert held the position of CFO and management board member at Kiadis Pharma N.V., overseeing its transformation into a publicly listed entity. Additional roles include supervisory board member at Proxy Laboratories and various senior finance positions at AkzoNobel, including executive director of global finance and control. Robbert's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Economics from Tilburg University, a Cum Laude Master’s in Industrial Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology, and further credentials in law and corporate business from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Northwestern University.