Kris is a seasoned M&A and private equity professional for more than 20 years. He commenced his career in 2005 as an analyst at a Belgian M&A boutique, and then moved to the family office of two industrial families to work as an investment manager. After carrying out several successful strategic consultancy assignments for a US mid-market buyout firm, in 2016 Kris co-founded DaVinci Corporate Finance where he assisted more than 100 Belgian company owners with the sale of the (family) business or with the attraction of (PE) buyout capital. 

Kris graduated in 2005 with honours (magna cum laude) as Master of Commercial Sciences at the former VLEKHO (now KUL) and he also has a Bachelor of Business Management. After several years of work experience, Kris graduated in 2010 with the highest honours (summa cum laude) from the Vlerick Business School in Leuven, where he successfully completed the one-year Full-Time MBA programme.

His many experiences on both buy- & sell-side advisory, combined with his academic background ensures that Kris has the necessary knowledge and expertise and is ideally placed to assist company owners in strategic and financial matters relating to M&A. Kris understands better than anyone the sensitivities and characteristics of a family business, as he himself comes from a family-owned business and he has, over the years, built up the necessary affinity with the (family) business world.

Kris has a relevant and wide network and is a member of several business and networking organisations, including (Jong) Voka and Vlerick Alumni.

Bart has extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business transfers, and strategic financial advisory for SMEs. Prior to co-founding DaVinci Corporate Finance, he started his career at a renowned international management consultancy, where he developed a strong foundation in strategic analysis and corporate finance.

He subsequently worked for eight years as an independent M&A consultant, advising entrepreneurs on the sale of their businesses, family succession planning, and share transfers. In addition, he supports companies and investors in the acquisition of businesses and the identification of strategic growth opportunities through buy-and-build strategies and acquisitions.

Through his close collaboration with business owners, Bart has become a trusted advisor in complex transaction processes and business valuation matters. His strong client engagement and hands-on experience have led to advisory board roles in several dynamic and growth-oriented SMEs.

Bart obtained a Bachelor-level degree in Law from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and later earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration, specialising in accountancy and taxation, from EHSAL (now KU Leuven). During his studies, he already developed his entrepreneurial mindset through several personal business initiatives.

Combining an entrepreneurial drive, in-depth knowledge of corporate finance, and extensive experience in SME M&A transactions, Bart assists entrepreneurs in making well-informed strategic and financial decisions. He is known for his direct, pragmatic approach and his ability to build consensus throughout complex transaction processes.

Jo has worked as a tax consultant since 1995, advising various (multinational) companies. As a tax manager, he has provided personal income tax, corporation tax, inheritance and financial planning services. From 2008 the focus has shifted to succession planning particularly business transition. At a former leading Belgian estate planner, Jo was one of the driving forces behind the M&A Family Business Department. Jo also covers the legal aspects of business transfer, as business transfer involves much more than purely tax matters. Since 2008, Jo has advised numerous businesses on the succession and transfer of their businesses.

Jo was educated at the Catholic University of Brussels (KUB) and EHSL (now KUL), where in the senior years of his Master of Commercial Sciences degree, he specialised in Taxation, later becoming a Certified Accountant and Tax Consultant (IAB).

As a fully certified and recognised IAB consultant, Jo continually keeps his knowledge current with annual education courses and advanced training on tax and legal matters.

Within DaVinci, Jo with his accumulated experience and know-how, plays the role of the technical support person on the various business transfers.

Jo is a member of BAB Brabant and has built up a network within various professional associations and entrepreneurs clubs including VMA FWBO, Brabant Business Club and JCI West Brabant.

Jonathan began his career in 2007, after graduating with a Master's degree in Applied Economics (with distinction) from the University of Antwerp, at Deloitte, where he worked as an auditor for larger financial institutions.
He then worked as a freelancer for almost 15 years, combining auditing, accountancy, and corporate finance activities. His clientele included larger SMEs as well as government institutions and multinationals.

Gradually, his focus shifted more and more to M&A assignments. In 2022, he made the switch to Dealmakers (part of Moore) to become a Partner responsible for the Limburg region, focusing exclusively on sell-side guidance. A successful transaction with satisfied clients in more than 90% of his projects is perhaps the best proof of his abilities. Begin 2026, he made the switch to DaVinci Corporate Finance, where he immediately felt at home and is fully aligned with the team in terms of goals, drive, and approach.

As the son of an independent auditor, dealing with and working for entrepreneurs with attention to their specific family context is, as it were, second nature to him. Jonathan has been living in Hasselt for 30 years, where his wife is also a successful entrepreneur as a real estate agent. His network is therefore particularly well developed in Limburg, Flemish Brabant, and Liège. Bringing together the local, national, and international parties/buyers he has gotten to know throughout his career with Limburg entrepreneurs is therefore perfectly suited to him.

Laurens started his career at one of the Big 4, where he built a strong financial and analytical foundation. He then gained additional practical experience at an M&A boutique for 3.5 years. In this role, Laurens supervised several acquisitions of SME players active in various sectors and was closely involved in the entire acquisition process, from preparation to completion of the transaction. Today, Laurens works as an M&A Manager, supporting entrepreneurs in strategic acquisition and sale processes.

Laurens obtained his Bachelor's degree in International Business Management from Karel de Grote Hogeschool with distinction. He then completed his academic career with a Master's degree in Business Administration from KU Leuven, specializing in Corporate Finance, also with distinction.

Thanks to his broad practical experience combined with his strong academic background, Laurens has the necessary knowledge and expertise to professionally guide entrepreneurs through complex M&A processes. Laurens is known for his accessible and customer-oriented approach: entrepreneurs can always turn to him for clear and transparent explanations in understandable language, with a strong focus on accessibility and commitment throughout the entire process.

With his inquisitive nature and ability to quickly familiarize himself with a wide range of sectors, Laurens is able to clearly analyze business models and communicate them in a structured and convincing manner to potential buyers. He also actively maintains his network by regularly participating in VOKA networking events.