Gerhard Nordemann

During my studies I quickly developed a passion for mergers and acquisitions, which is why I started specializing in company valuations. After graduating, I was privileged to be able to work for a leading US consultancy firm, Alcar, where I became familiar with venture capital and private equity. I was immediately hooked. From my perspective it doesn’t get any better than being able to team up with successful entrepreneurs to invest in ambition and growth. Good entrepreneurs don’t think in terms of power, they think in terms of strength and opportunity. And I admire that. It can never be good enough; there is always room for improvement. That pretty much describes me too. I have no time for complacency.

It’s a pioneer. When Gilde was founded in 1982 there was no private equity market in the Netherlands. This made Gilde the driving force behind a new industry. And that spirit of entrepreneurism is just as strong today as it has ever been. Doing things differently and going your own way really appeal to me. Since then the market has matured, but we are just as decisive and effective as we have always been. Gilde Equity Management’s reputation is as solid as a rock.

My wife and four sons, who make it possible for me to realize my dreams. We manage to fit a close-knit, stable and fun family life into a busy lifestyle. In a professional context, I am constantly in search of freedom, responsibility, innovation and success, all of which I find at Gilde. We already led the way back in 1995, when I started at Gilde. And we still do. Gilde Equity Management has grown into a highly successful investment company, in which pension funds and institutional investors are happy to entrust their money. We have a reputation and an investment philosophy that resonates with successful entrepreneurs. For that I, along with my colleagues and business partners, am very grateful.