Nikolaas Bellens

Nikolaas Bellens is an experienced professional with a diverse background in strategic advisory, financial management, and education. As Co-Founder and Partner at riverrun since April 2014, Nikolaas focuses on helping clients navigate technological advancements and market interconnections. Nikolaas has held various academic roles, including Guest Professor at Wagner Group and Beijing Sport University, where topics such as strategic value creation in business and sports financing are explored. With a tenure as Chief Executive Officer at KAZI nv from June 2015 to December 2023, Nikolaas contributed to talent matching and organizational development. Prior experience includes institutional portfolio management at Econopolis and consultancy roles at Strategus and Bank Corluy Effectenbankiers NV. Nikolaas holds an M.B.A. in Financial Management and Investment Theory from Europese Hogeschool Brussel.