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Herman Vocking

Critic · DISC type C
Partner at Catalyst Advisors
📍 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Herman Vocking is a Partner at Catalyst Advisors, specializing in M&A and corporate finance. His career includes a 15-year tenure at NIBC Bank and a role as Principal at H. I. G. Capital, where he was responsible for the Benelux region. He earned an LLM from Erasmus University Rotterdam and is driven by solving complex challenges.

Outside of his professional life, Herman volunteers as a board member. He has a broad interest in athletics and enjoys playing any type of sport that involves a ball.

He has advised on numerous deals, including the recent €1. 40 billion acquisition of Beequip by Apollo.

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Experience
28 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Herman shows up

ROI Driven
Information Seeker
Objective Thinker

They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Priorities

Topics Herman cares about

M&A Advisory
His career is centered on M&A, from his time at NIBC Bank to his current role as Partner at Catalyst Advisors, where he facilitates major acquisition deals.
Corporate Finance
With a background that includes 15 years in various roles at NIBC Bank, he has deep expertise in equity and financing solutions for complex transactions.
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Career

Work history

1-2020
Partner
Catalyst Advisors
5-2016 - 12-2019
Principal
H.I.G. Capital
1-2015 - 5-2016
Executive Director, Harbor and Related Industries
NIBC Bank
3-2011 - 1-2015
Head Industries and Manufacturing
NIBC Bank
3-2004 - 2-2011
Head of Financial Sponsor Coverage
NIBC Bank
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Media appearances

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Education
1991 - 1997
LLM
Erasmus University Rotterdam
1984 - 1990
Secondary School
Bonifatius College Utrecht
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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