I thrive on helping clients strategize and execute a transaction. What I find most exciting is how I can turn challenges into positive outcomes.

Jasper Knol Bruins

EY-Parthenon Western Europe and Maghreb Transaction Strategy and Execution Leader

Experienced strategic advisor on mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, joint ventures and integrations. Loves soccer and skiing. Passionate about gardening.

Areas of focus

Jasper is a Transaction Strategy and Execution Partner with EY Strategy and Transactions in Amsterdam. With multiple decades of experience, he advises boards of directors, project teams and steering groups in the preparation and execution of mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, joint ventures and integrations with a strong focus on consumer products, chemicals, transport and logistics.

Jasper leads the EY Buy and Integrate M&A advisory Connected Capital Solution for Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). He studied International & European Law at the University of Groningen, and is a faculty member of the University of Amsterdam where he teaches operational aspects of transactions within the program “Executive Master of M&A and Valuation.” He received the M&A Award for "Best Post Merger Integration Advisor" in 2012 and 2013.

How Jasper is building a better working world

“In an increasingly complex ecosystem, I take pride in advising clients on how they can transform into a better version of themselves for the long term. This is not just about financials. It is about people: employees, customers, shareholders and other stakeholders and their communities.

I’m excited by helping our clients prepare in the most sustainable and inclusive way for what their future brings — by buying and integrating, or embarking on joint ventures and alliances.”

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