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press release | vandelanotte strengthens m&a department with new partner

In the press
29 May 2024

by Nikolas Vandelanotte

PRESS RELEASE | Vandelanotte strengthens M&A department with new partner

Vandelanotte, the largest independent firm in Belgium, reinforces its growth ambitions with the appointment of Chris Van hoorde as new partner M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions). Chris leaves Ghent-based corporate finance firm VDP after three successful years as partner and managing director to further develop the M&A department at Vandelanotte from 27 May 2024.

Chris Van hoorde
Chris Van hoorde

Throughout his career at companies such as KBC, Dealmakers, and VDP, Chris has built up significant experience and expertise in corporate finance, with a strong focus on M&A. "With Chris on our M&A team, Vandelanotte Corporate Finance will focus even more on the sale of companies and further develop the M&A department into a high-quality reference in the market. He can rely on a strong and high-performing team of motivated employees with proven expertise," says Veerle Buyl, partner Corporate Finance at Vandelanotte.

"At Vandelanotte, there is a lot of market knowledge and expertise, ensuring that clients can always count on getting the right advice. With the strength of a large group and the dedicated focus of the team, we should be able to acquire a significant market share in M&A in the short term," says Chris. "From the first conversation, I felt the motivation to contribute to a fantastic story. Vandelanotte is characterized by a familial nature, a high degree of involvement, a no-nonsense approach, and solution-oriented creativity."

With this strategic appointment, Vandelanotte once again underscores its ambition to grow and strengthen its position in the market.