Kay Pierik Partner
Personal quote / vision
As a Partner at Forvis Mazars, I help entrepreneurs, management teams and shareholders prepare their organisations for the next stage of growth.
My passion lies in working with technology companies, scale-ups and innovation-driven businesses. In practice, growth is rarely just about technology or revenue. The greatest challenges often arise when organisations need to professionalise their strategy, governance, financial management, reporting capabilities and leadership.
I help organisations gain control over this transition. Not as an advisor from the sidelines, but as a trusted sparring partner who thinks strategically about the long term and connects entrepreneurship, strategy, finance and execution.
Specialized experience
- Growth and business transformation challenges
- Trusted Business Advisory
- Strategy and entrepreneurship
- Management information and KPI development
- Governance and organisational development
- Technology and deep-tech companies
- Family-owned businesses and shareholder matters
- Finance function and control environment
- Investor and shareholder relations
Specific client experience
I support technology companies, scale-ups and growing businesses in addressing the challenges that emerge when organisations enter their next phase of development. I work closely with entrepreneurs and management teams to build future-proof organisations, with a focus on strategy, governance, financial management and commercial growth.
A recurring theme in my work is helping businesses transition from entrepreneurial organisations to professionally managed companies. In doing so, I assist management teams in developing effective management information, professionalising processes, strengthening governance and achieving sustainable growth.
In addition, I advise family-owned businesses and shareholders on matters related to ownership, succession, collaboration and long-term value creation.
Education and work experience
- 1994 - 1997 | Tilburg University | Accountancy course
- 1995 - 1999 | Ten Kate Huizinga | Accountant
- 2000 - 2008 | Deloitte | Partner
- 2008 - 2009 | CFO | Den Kolkert Business Advisors
- 2009 - 2013 | Den Kolkert Business Advisors | Partner
- 2006 | IMD | Strategy
- 2013 - 2024 | Mazars | Partner
- 2024 - present | Forvis Mazars | Partner
Additional positions
- Treasurer Dinkelland Library Foundation