Onno Bouwmeister
About Onno Bouwmeister
Onno Bouwmeister serves as the Global Sector Head of Private Equity at VISTRA, where he has worked since 2008 in Luxembourg. He specializes in coordinating the launch of private equity funds and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Work at Vistra
Onno Bouwmeister has served as the Global Sector Head for Private Equity at Vistra since 2008. He has been based in Luxembourg for 16 years, where he has played a significant role in coordinating the launch of private equity funds. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) and the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). He also facilitates board meetings and resolutions for private equity funds, leveraging his extensive experience in the sector.
Education and Expertise
Onno Bouwmeister has a solid educational background in law and taxation. He studied at Utrecht University, where he earned a Master of Laws (LLM) in Company Law from 1996 to 2003. He furthered his education at the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD), focusing on Tax from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he completed professional education at the Dutch Bar Association from 2004 to 2007. His academic credentials support his expertise in managing complex compliance requirements for private equity funds.
Background
Before joining Vistra, Onno Bouwmeister gained valuable experience in the financial and legal sectors. He worked at Rabobank as a Securities Service Desk professional from 1999 to 2003. Following this, he served as an associate lawyer at Kneppelhout & Korthals N.V. from 2004 to 2008. His diverse background has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage the incorporation of companies and navigate the complexities of compliance in private equity.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Onno Bouwmeister has been instrumental in providing a wide range of services to portfolio companies. His expertise includes payroll and HR administration, as well as offering comprehensive private equity administration and outsourcing services. He leverages a global network of financial and legal experts to enhance the services provided to clients in the private equity sector.