Colette Van De Winkel
About Colette Van De Winkel
Colette Van De Winkel is the Director of Post Merger Integration at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions.
Current Position at Delivery Hero
Colette Van De Winkel holds the position of Director Post Merger Integration (PMI) at Delivery Hero, based in Berlin, Germany. In this role, she oversees the integration of acquired companies, ensuring seamless transitions and optimizing operational efficiencies. Her responsibilities include coordinating with various departments, strategizing integration processes, and maintaining a smooth workflow during post-merger phases. Her expertise in mergers and acquisitions plays a pivotal role in the successful amalgamation of new entities into the Delivery Hero framework.
Previous Roles at Delivery Hero
Before becoming the Director Post Merger Integration (PMI) at Delivery Hero, Colette served as the Team Lead Post Merger Integration (PMI) from 2021 to 2022. During her 9-month tenure in this position, she was responsible for managing a team that facilitated the integration of newly acquired businesses. Her role demanded detailed planning, execution, and close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of acquired entities into the main company structure.
Experience at PwC Nederland
Colette Van De Winkel spent a significant portion of her career at PwC Nederland, holding various positions in the Deals sector. From 2020 to 2021, she served as Senior Manager | Deals in Amsterdam, where she led complex M&A projects. Prior to this, she was a Manager | Deals from 2018 to 2020, and a Sr. Consultant | Deals from 2015 to 2018. Across these roles, she managed a range of merger and acquisition activities, providing strategic guidance and transaction support to clients. Her experience at PwC honed her skills in deal execution and client management.
Early Career and Internships
Colette began her career with an internship in M&A at NIBC Bank in The Hague in 2011. Following this, she worked part-time at BinckBank in Professional Services while completing her studies. Her early career also includes a role as Analyst M&A at KPN, where she worked from 2012 to 2015, contributing significantly to various M&A projects. Additionally, she gained international experience through an internship at AIESEC Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur in 2011.
Educational Background
Colette Van De Winkel received her Master's degree in Business Studies from the University of Amsterdam, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering and Management at the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen, studying there from 2005 to 2010. Her educational background provided her with a strong foundation in business and engineering, equipping her with the analytical and managerial skills necessary for her subsequent roles in the field of mergers and acquisitions.