Nicolas obtained an MSc in Applied Economics – Finance from Ghent University and subsequently completed a Master’s in Financial Management at Vlerick Business School. In between both degrees, he already completed an internship at VDP. After his studies, Nicolas did an internship at Rabobank in Utrecht in the M&A and ECM departments and worked as an off-cycle analyst at BNP Paribas Corporate Finance, where he was involved in several international transactions. Since 2024, he has been active within VDP.