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Hardo

MD & Art Director bij Hardo & Co

Hardo is the Managing Director (MD) and Art Director at Hardo & Co, a company he founded and currently leads in Amsterdam, Netherlands.1 His career at Hardo & Co has been marked by rapid progression and a unique approach to investment banking.

Career Progression

Hardo's journey at Hardo & Co began in August 2011 as an Analyst.1 He quickly moved up the ranks:

  • Analyst (2011-2013)
  • Vice President (2015-2017)
  • Director (2017-2018)
  • MD & Art Director (December 2018-Present)

Professional Approach

Hardo is known for his creative and unconventional approach to investment banking. He aims to "leave investment banking grey & blue behind" and has popularized the hashtag #makepitchbookscolorfulagain.1 This innovative mindset led to his promotion to MD & Art Director.

Notable Achievements

  • Organized the first book launch for Hardo & Co in October 2019 in New York.1
  • Successfully pushed his team to create 121 versions of a project, winning a bet with a previous MD.1
  • Worked on high-profile pitches for companies like Beats Electronics, Oculus, and Aston Martin.1

Skills and Expertise

Hardo's expertise spans various aspects of investment banking, including:

  • Detailed financial modeling
  • Valuation
  • Deal structuring
  • Creative pitchbook design

He particularly enjoys working with financial sponsors in the higher mid-market private equity sector.1

Languages

Hardo is multilingual, with proficiency in:

  • Dutch (native or bilingual)
  • English (native or bilingual)
  • German (professional working proficiency)1

Hardo's unique blend of financial acumen and creative flair has positioned him as a distinctive figure in the investment banking world, leading Hardo & Co with an innovative and colorful approach.

Highlights

Associate F'ed Up The Model | Wall Street Oasis
Oct 19 · dutchculture.nl
Hardo - DutchCulture

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Location

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands