Kristof Vaes, CFA

Kristof Vaes, CFA has worked as an M&A | Corporate Finance professional at De Cronos Groep since May 2021. Prior to that, they held the position of Manager | Strategy and Transactions at EY from June 2018 to May 2021. Before joining EY, they worked as a Senior Associate at PwC Belgium from September 2014 to June 2018.

Kristof Vaes, CFA, has a diverse educational background. Starting in 2009, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics at KU Leuven, which they completed in 2012. Seeking further knowledge in the field, they went on to obtain a Master's degree in Business Economics from the same institution, graduating in 2013.

In order to expand their expertise, Kristof pursued a Master's degree in Tax Law/Taxation at KU Leuven, completing the program in 2014. This allowed him to delve deeper into the complexities of tax law and taxation.

Looking to broaden their skill set beyond economics and law, Kristof then enrolled at Karel de Grote-Hogeschool, where they are currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, starting in 2022.

In addition to their educational achievements, Kristof also holds the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Charterholder designation, awarded by the CFA Institute. The exact timing of when they obtained this certification is not available.