About
Léon Hartkoorn has been Value Creation Manager at Lexar Partners since 2026, where he works with portfolio companies on value creation from initiative identification through to results, focusing on commercial growth, operational improvement, digitalization, and strategic transformations. He previously worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, advising organizations on performance management, financial steering, and operating model design. He holds a master's in Finance & Investments and a master's in Business Analytics & Management from the Rotterdam School of Management.
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Experience
- Lexar PartnersValue Creation Manager (PE Operating Manager)current2026 — presentLaren, North Holland, Netherlands
- McKinsey & CompanyEngagement Manager2025 — 2026Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- McKinsey & CompanyAssociate (Digital) and Junior Engagement Manager2023 — 2025Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- McKinsey & CompanyFellow (Digital)2021 — 2023Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- STAR Study Association Rotterdam School of ManagementMember of the Supervisory Board2018 — 2025Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
- STAR Study Association Rotterdam School of ManagementChairman of the Supervisory Board2020 — 2022Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
- STAR Study Association Rotterdam School of ManagementTreasurer of the Board2017 — 2018Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
- CoolblueThesis Intern2021Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
- GimvPrivate Equity Intern2019The Hague, South Holland, Netherlands
- EYIntern Mergers & Acquisitions2019Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- The Next OrganizationStudent Consultant2017Bussum
Skills & more
Microsoft Office22SPSS8HTML 54CSS34Photoshop4Microsoft Excel9TableauPrivate EquityPortfolio ManagementPerformance ManagementValue CreationDigital Transformation
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Team LeadershipSenior Stakeholder ManagementStrategic Decision SupportPeople DevelopmentClient RelationsDigital StrategyBusiness TransformationInvestingTeamworkSocial SkillsBilingual EnglishAssertivenessLanguages Dutch · English · French · German
- IELTS score: 8.5/9 — British Council
- Proficiency in Financial Accounting - Bronze Level — Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
From Léon's professional profile.
Colleagues at Lexar Partners
Bianca Lucassen
Investor at Lexar Partners
Daan Frerichs
Investor at Lexar Partners
Desi Noteboom – de Bruin
Investor at Lexar Partners
James Looman
Investor at Lexar Partners
Jens Sauer
Investor at Lexar Partners
Jeroen Mulder
Investor at Lexar Partners
Max van de Blaak
Partner at Lexar Partners
Michael Fuentes Rodriguez
Investor at Lexar Partners
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Léon Hartkoorn?
- Léon Hartkoorn has been Value Creation Manager at Lexar Partners since 2026, where he works with portfolio companies on value creation from initiative identification through to results, focusing on commercial growth, operational improvement, digitalization, and strategic transformations. He previously worked as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, advising organizations on performance management, financial steering, and operating model design. He holds a master's in Finance & Investments and a master's in Business Analytics & Management from the Rotterdam School of Management.
- Where does Léon Hartkoorn work?
- Léon Hartkoorn is Value Creation Manager at Lexar Partners.
- Where did Léon Hartkoorn go to school?
- Léon Hartkoorn studied at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (MSc, Business Analytics & Management); Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (MSc, Finance & Investments); Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (BSc, International Business Administration).
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