Audrey De Vreese

ANALYST

BENELUX

Audrey De Vreese

ANALYST

BENELUX

Can you introduce yourself in a few words?

Audrey

My name is Audrey De Vreese. I was born and raised in Ghent, Belgium but recently moved with my husband to Kortrijk, a smaller city in West Flanders.

Tell us about your career and how you joined Argos?

Audrey

After I graduated from the University of Leuven with a degree in Applied Economics, I decided to do an additional master’s in financial management at the Vlerick Business School. I started my career in M&A, at an investment banking boutique firm in Brussels. Afterwards, I gained some experience in a PE firm focused on fund-of-fund investing. However, I missed the direct contact with portfolio companies and the impact on them, so I decided to move to a PE firm specialised in direct investing. When I met the Argos team, I felt an immediate fit culturally and was convinced of the learning opportunities ahead.

Is this the path you thought you would take when you started your studies?

Audrey

When I started my studies, I was quite unsure what direction I wanted to take or what my contribution to the job market would be. It was only during my master’s in financial management at the Vlerick Business School that it became clear to me what career path I wanted to follow.

The world of private equity has changed a lot in recent years. What is your definition of PE? How do you see it?

Audrey

In my (so far limited) experience in this sector, I see PE firms as more than a provider of capital. We need to be a hands-on and close partner to the businesses to contribute to their growth trajectory, a solution provider for questions and issues and a sounding board for strategic projects so we can unlock the potential value of the company together with the management.

What gets you out of bed in the morning?

Audrey

During the week: my to-do list. During the weekend: breakfast prepared by my husband.

To describe yourself further: It is said that we are the average of the people we meet. Who do you think they are and how do they influence you?

Audrey

I am very lucky to have been brought up in a warm and loving family by my parents who have both shaped me into who I am today. Unfortunately, my father passed away when I was 19 years old. These difficult times have taught me to be resilient and to not take things for granted. Additionally, I find it important to surround myself with people who bring out the best in me.

In a more general way, is there a person you admire, who inspires you on a daily basis? (e.g. writer, artist, politician, etc.)

Audrey

Any businessman or woman who is very successful in their professional life without having to compromise too much of their personal and family life.

How do you find balance in your life as a whole?

Audrey

I try to work as efficiently as possible, plan my free time as efficiently as possible and get the most out of both so there are no regrets in terms of balancing and time spent.

” I see PE firms as more than a provider of capital. We need to be a hands-on and close partner to the businesses to contribute to their growth trajectory“

Outside of your job, what are your passions or commitments?

Audrey

Like most people, I love to spend time with friends and family. I love to go out to eat or to try cooking new things. To balance out the foodie-side, I work out (or try to) a couple of times a week. I get energy from sports such as fitness, running and hiking.

In another life, you would be...?

Audrey

A sheep farmer on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

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