Koen Dekker

Koen Dekker is an experienced finance professional currently serving as an Associate in Technology Investment Banking at Lazard since March 2021. Dekker has held multiple positions at Lazard, including Associate and Analyst in Investment Banking, where responsibilities included financial valuations, modeling, and preparing strategic business reviews. Prior experience includes a role in Private Equity at Gilde Healthcare, focused on cost-effective care solutions, and as a Data Analyst at ING, contributing to financial and strategic project automation. Additionally, Dekker co-founded Grader BV, which developed mobile applications and achieved significant user acquisition before being sold to Safe Partner Inc. Educational credentials include a Master of Science in Econometrics & Management Science with a focus on Quantitative Finance from Erasmus School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Science in Econometrics and Operations Research from Erasmus University Rotterdam, complemented by studies at The London School of Economics and Het Nieuwe Eemland.