Mike Hakkens

Mike Hakkens is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in account management and business development. Currently serving as the Head of Account Management and Business Development Leader at EY since December 2020, Mike has also held advisory roles at Kickstart Accelerator since August 2017 and previously worked as Regional Director for Northern Europe at SandSIV Group from February 2018 to November 2020. Prior experience includes partnerships at evitive and WATC Consulting AG, focusing on strategy and customer-centric organizational development. Mike’s long tenure at Fidelity International from September 1997 to March 2017 involved key leadership roles in global customer experience and institutional client services, enhancing client engagement and satisfaction across multiple regions. Educational qualifications include the EY Sustainable Finance Program from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.