I am a senior finance and operations executive with more than 35 years of experience driving real value through restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and large-scale ERP transformations. My career spans multiple continents and sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, retail, and investment banking, with direct P&L responsibility and board-level engagement. I combine deep financial acumen with hands-on operational leadership—from order-to-cash to record-to-report and across supply chain and IT ecosystems. I have a proven track record of leading cross-border programs, building PMOs, and cultivating a global network of private wealth investors, family offices, banks, and PE funds. I thrive on turning complex challenges into pragmatic, ROI-focused solutions that improve cash flow, governance, and competitive advantage.

Rudy Walgraef

I am a senior finance and operations executive with more than 35 years of experience driving real value through restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and large-scale ERP transformations. My career spans multiple continents and sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, retail, and investment banking, with direct P&L responsibility and board-level engagement. I combine deep financial acumen with hands-on operational leadership—from order-to-cash to record-to-report and across supply chain and IT ecosystems. I have a proven track record of leading cross-border programs, building PMOs, and cultivating a global network of private wealth investors, family offices, banks, and PE funds. I thrive on turning complex challenges into pragmatic, ROI-focused solutions that improve cash flow, governance, and competitive advantage.

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I am a senior finance and operations executive with more than 35 years of experience driving real value through restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and large-scale ERP transformations. My career spans multiple continents and sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, energy, retail, and investment banking, with direct P&L responsibility and board-level engagement.

I combine deep financial acumen with hands-on operational leadership—from order-to-cash to record-to-report and across supply chain and IT ecosystems. I have a proven track record of leading cross-border programs, building PMOs, and cultivating a global network of private wealth investors, family offices, banks, and PE funds. I thrive on turning complex challenges into pragmatic, ROI-focused solutions that improve cash flow, governance, and competitive advantage.

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Experience Level

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Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Dutch
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Global Associated Partner – Investments at Independent Investor / Facilitator
January 1, 2017 - Present
Facilitates structured transactions between corporates and institutional investors, private equity, family offices, and lenders. Leads deal sourcing, due diligence, deal support, and investor reporting across domestic and international markets.
Crisis Manager – Finance & Operations Consulting at Multiple Clients
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2019
Engaged as interim CFO or programme manager by distressed and high-growth companies requiring urgent financial leadership. Delivered fund-raising, business strategy, and operational restructuring across diverse sectors.
European CFO – Investment Banking 2 Private Equity Firms (EUR 60Bn AUM) at Two Private Equity Firms
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Served as European CFO, overseeing financial reporting (IFRS, US GAAP), treasury, and investor reporting across European portfolios.
Finance & Operations – Project, Change & Crisis Management at Multiple Clients
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2019
Delivered programme management, change management, and crisis resolution for a broad portfolio of multinationals across manufacturing, retail, utilities, oil & gas, investment banking, and government.
Auditor for Investors – Financial & Operational Due Diligence at 8 Engagements
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2005
Conducted buy-side and sell-side due diligence and feasibility studies for institutional investors; functioned as lead negotiator on transaction structuring.
Accountant / Chief Accountant / Auditor at 6 Firms Across Multiple Sectors
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1995
Early-career roles spanning accounting, chief accountant, and audit functions across retail, manufacturing, media, food & beverage, and medical devices.

Education

Master of Finance & Administration at BKR – Antwerp, Belgium
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1995
Bachelor in Accountancy & Tax at SIVEHO – Antwerp, Belgium
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1988
Bachelor in Information Technology at KTA – Lokeren, Belgium
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services