Sander Zuidgeest is an accountant and trusted business advisor for nationally and internationally operating companies and family businesses. As well as auditing annual accounts, he supports entrepreneurs and their businesses in a variety of areas, such as improving internal control, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, financing and business succession.
He studied accountancy at the University of Amsterdam and has worked at EY since 1998. As director of a service club, he works with other entrepreneurs to improve society through the creation of amenities for children, the elderly and the disabled.
“From a relationship of trust, I support entrepreneurs, management and supervisory boards in the further development of their business. You have to look beyond just the annual report. It's important to take the time to truly listen, share opinions and leverage the EY organization to add value with appropriate solutions. Being meaningful to businesses, entrepreneurial spirit, that's what energizes me.”
How Sander is building a better working world
“In a changing world, companies face many challenges, such as economies of scale, internationalization, investment in R&D, financing and professionalization. This prompts companies to continuously reassess their way of doing business. It's wonderful that I can contribute to the change and growth of companies.”