Our team

Bluemetric’s team has in-depth knowledge of investing and financial markets. We have many years of experience in various areas within Finance & Investments at (inter)national companies such as UBS, ABN AMRO, Rabobank. Since Bluemetric’s services are comprehensive and holistic in nature, the staff focuses on multiple disciplines.

Emile van Thiel, Partner & CEO

LL.M. & CAIA | Imagination will get you anywhere

Emile is fascinated by the challenges involved in constructing a robust portfolio that matches a client’s objectives and complexity of the capital markets. According to Emile, Bluemetric’s services are always client driven, objective and innovative. He has many years of international experience advising (semi)institutional and UHNW clients at first-class financial institutions. He has also crowned his love for alternative assets as a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst.

Previously employed at UBS and ABN AMRO

Koen van Mierlo, Partner & CFO, Head of Analysis

MSc. Financial Economics, LL.M. & CFA | What’s on the other side?

Koen is responsible for the team of analysts and a driving force behind the development of innovative investment concepts. He combines his methodical work attitude with a large dose of curiosity. Koen graduated cum laude as MSc. in Financial Economics with a focus on investments and quantitative analysis and graduated LL.M. with a focus on corporate law. Furthermore, Koen is a Chartered Financial Analyst. Besides investing and investing, Koen has a great passion for sports, health and longevity.

Diederik Kappelle, Vice President

MSc. Financial Economics | Insight before judgement

Diederik combines his in-depth knowledge of the Private Equity sector with comprehensive analyses that he prepares for the Investment Committee. Diederik likes to emphasize the less obvious factors to ensure that a complete picture of the entire investment proposition is obtained. Diederik holds an MSc. degree in Financial Economics with a focus on investments and quantitative analysis.

Previously employed at Solid Ventures

Daniël Helder, Client Advisor

MSc. Finance & Investments | Eager for a challenge

Daniel likes to take on the role of devil’s advocate to have weighed all interests to arrive at a careful decision. He is determined to deliver the best. Daniel graduated cum laude with an MSc. in Finance & Investments with a focus on investments and quantitative analysis. Besides work, Daniel enjoys cycling and he also recently participated in the Amsterdam marathon.

Previously employed at DM Equity Partners and Lazard

Lisa Pelk, Associate

MSc. Finance and Investments | Attention to detail

Lisa loves being part of the dynamic in translating a client’s needs to her colleagues and vice versa. Her accuracy, speed and high level of focus make her highly valued by clients and colleagues. Lisa graduated with an MSc. Finance & Investments with a focus on investments and portfolio management. Furthermore, Lisa likes traveling with friends or family, cooking and photography.

Previously employed at WEBB Traders

Joost Cankrien, Analyst

MSc. Finance & Investments

Joost focuses on the selection, monitoring and reporting of Private Equity funds. He graduated with an MSc degree in Finance & Investments at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. In his free time, Joost practices multiple sports and loves to travel. He has also participated in various obstacle runs.

Previously at Ufenau and Rotterdam School of Management

Annegien Smilde, Analyst Support

MSc. Quantitative Finance

Annegien is currently completing her Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance at the Erasmus University Rotterdam. Alongside her studies, she offers valuable contributions to the analyst team with her analytical skills and supports the automation of quantitative processes.

Previously at Sprenkels and Capgemini