Meet the team

Born in Belgium, grew up in Germany, since then the world has been my village. I grew up around computers and technology, so a study in IT seemed to be the logical thing. Working in a bank, I was fascinated by the virtuality of it all, just data being created, manipulated, moved, erased, through numerous processes and systems… But there was more out there, because asset managers, pension funds, private banks all manipulated data in their own way! The next step was obvious: consulting. Through international projects I realized that change only works and makes an impact if it starts with a vision at the crossroads of data, business and IT. So I became an Enterprise Architect and that is what I have been doing ever since.

Architecture was also the reason for my other love: photography. The way we build impressive feats of engineering, the way nature finds a way to shape majestic landscapes, it has been a hobby which teaches me a lot about the commonalities and differences between virtual architecture and real-life constructions.

But of course, my life would not be complete without my family, with whom I try to spend what little spare time I have. I will always be grateful for their support and tolerance in all the endeavors, like Mount Consulting, as without them this adventure would not be possible.

After graduating with a master’s in business economics from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) I spent six years at a major Dutch bank, working on various finance and risk change projects. During this time, I was seconded for a year in the New York office with the local finance team, which was a great experience both from a professional and personal perspectives. After that spell I started my own one-man consulting business for several years, focusing on finance, risk and ESG change projects. Since the summer of 2024, I’m working at Mount Consulting where I’m looking to bring my skills and expertise to help both our company as well as our clients to be successful.

After studying Economics in Slovenia and Montenegro, I started my professional career in Finance. After growing experience in various functions within Accounting and Controlling, I succeeded my career in management and executive roles within the Finance domain of leading Montenegrin companies. Meanwhile I got my Certified Accountant degree and became Lecturer of Basic Accounting and Advanced Financial Reporting at the Institute of Certified Accounting of Montenegro. In 2021 I decided to convert my experience and expertise in finance, accounting and credit risk management into a function as consultant at Mount.

I started working in a small boutique consulting firm while finishing my Master’s degree in Financial Economics, and never considered a change of industry since. I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work in small, medium-sized and large international consulting firms to continuously develop myself. Being at the front of large scale transformation projects, both in London and Amsterdam, for several years, I decided it was time to be at the front of our own consulting firm!

At Mount, I focus on CFO and CRO transformation projects. The past decade, regulators are a major force driving change, even more so in the future. We commit to deliver the best strategic solutions to CFO and CRO to deliver this change.

Graduated from Maastricht University with a Master in Artificial Intelligence and owns a long track-record in the international financial services industry. Both as a finance and risk management consultant in global consulting firms, as well as at a leading position in Financial Risk Management in a tier-1 bank. 

My professional journey as well as my curiosity has led me to various positions. I’ve learned a lot about language during my MA in Linguistics but decided that I would much rather engage more with people while I work. I started teaching English and graduated with an MA in Educational Sciences. Eventually, I even diverted from the subject English to learn and educate more about yoga and mindfulness, which is also one of my passions. I landed at Mount after looking for a team to join where I could use the skills that I had collected in the fields of language and education. Where an individual approach is appreciated and where I could keep engaging with likeminded professionals and learn more about the field of finance.

I believe I bring a dynamic blend of academic rigor and real-world expertise to the team at Mount Consulting. I was born and raised in the vibrant city of Cape Town, South Africa. My academic journey led me to obtain degrees in Political Studies, Entrepreneurship, and Management from the University of Cape Town (UCT). I also completed my MBA while working full-time in the financial services sector. Throughout my career, I have always encouraged critical thought and analysis.

With an appetite for growth, Mount offers a platform to do what I enjoy, which is develop my personal and professional skills while working alongside like-minded individuals. I find excitement in engaging with both new and existing clients where I am challenged daily, to leverage my skillset and find sustainable solutions.

Having started my career in Accountancy, I switched to consulting after passing my Certified Accountant (‘RA’) exam. Triggered to add value by advisory rather than auditing numbers and processes. Growing experience at EY, PwC, Capco and Synechon, in New York, London, and Amsterdam, in consulting as well as leading positions, I decided it was time providing the financial services industry with an alternative for the current consulting firms. Together with my partner fellows also pictured at this site. And so Mount Consulting arose.

At Mount, like in the last 20 years within other consulting firms, I focus my advisory skills at the CFO and CRO domain of financial services organisations, and, more specifically, at aligning both functions to improve performance.

Born in Azerbaijan and educated across Indonesia, Greece, and the Netherlands, my journey has been marked by diverse cultural experiences and an ever-evolving eclectic range of interests. However, one constant has been my deep fascination with economics and its imperative influence on societal structures and market dynamics. This curiosity drove me to successfully obtain a BSc in Business Economics, followed by an MSc in Strategic Economics from the Erasmus School of Economics.

Engaging actively in the entrepreneurial landscape of the Netherlands while accruing professional experiences from roles in Venture Capital, scaleups, and an MNC enhanced my passion for the financial world. Driven by the aim to add value to financial institutions, I have joined Mount Consulting as a Consultant.

After earning my Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Economics at Utrecht University, I gained practical experience through an internship position in audit. This opportunity helped me realize that my true passion lies beyond auditing numbers and processes, motivating me to challenge myself further when pursuing my Master’s degree. It helped me realize that my passion and interests lay more broadly within the field of Finance.

Following an extremely inspiring trip through Japan where I immersed myself in its vibrant culture, I subsequently pursued a high-ranked MSc programme in Finance & Investments at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam. My academic journey included engaging with complex financial models, case studies that sharpened analytical skills and deepened my personal interest in financial data analysis. After graduating, I began searching for positions that would allow me to combine my broad skillset and personal interests. With a strong affinity for the financial services industry and a genuine passion for helping others, I narrowed my scope to opportunities in advisory services which have ultimately led me to Mount Consulting.

At Mount, I am eager to enhance my analytical skills and develop a critical mindset through hands-on projects that deliver sustainable solutions for our clients. I look forward to promoting personal growth and knowledge in the fast-paced and unique financial advisory landscape here at Mount Consulting. But most importantly, I am excited collaborate with like-minded individuals and tackling the challenges that come our way.

Having started in Banking during my Bachelor’s degree, setting directions for the start of my career came easy. It was clear from day 1 that I thoroughly enjoy facing the challenges that come with managing a banks’ balance sheet within all regulatory and other boundaries that exist. 

Over the past decades I have been able to face many such challenges while having either a leading or participating role in various strategic projects related to operating model redesign or large scale IT implementations at Rabobank. 

At Mount Consulting  I will focus my attention towards tackling similar strategic challenges with a focus on Treasury/ALM and Capital Markets for our current & prospective clients in the financial services industry.