Roeland Smeets
About Roeland Smeets
Roeland Smeets serves as the Finance Director at Warburg Pincus LLC in Amsterdam, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance, tax, and advisory roles across various sectors, having previously worked at Deloitte, Alvarez & Marsal, and Stage Entertainment.
Work at Warburg Pincus
Roeland Smeets has served as Finance Director at Warburg Pincus LLC since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for finance and tax, transaction structuring, portfolio management, investor relations, and corporate governance. His work spans multiple jurisdictions, including EMEA, PAN-Asia, and North America. His tenure at Warburg Pincus has involved overseeing complex financial operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Warburg Pincus, Roeland Smeets held several key positions in the finance sector. He worked at Deloitte from 2002 to 2011, where he focused on Assurance & Advisory and M&A Transaction Advisory. He also served as Director at Alvarez & Marsal in the Transaction Advisory Group from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he was a Group Business Controller at Stage Entertainment for a brief period in 2017, followed by a role as Project Manager in Corporate Finance and M&A at the same company until 2019.
Education and Expertise
Roeland Smeets has a strong educational background in finance and economics. He studied at Maastricht University, where he earned a Master's degree in Business Economics and a Master's degree in Fiscal Economics. He also completed a postgraduate program in Register Accountant (CA/CPA) at Maastricht University. In 2007, he furthered his education at the Amsterdam Institute of Finance, completing a program focused on the financial industry.
Industry Experience
Roeland Smeets has extensive experience in both private equity and corporate environments. He has provided advisory services to corporate clients, financial sponsors, governments, and regulators across various industries, including financial institutions, entertainment, technology, and real estate. His diverse background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape and the challenges faced by different sectors.