Hanneke Smits

Hanneke is Chief Investment Officer and is responsible for formulating global investment strategy. She also oversees primary and secondary investments globally. She joined the Firm in 1997 to expand its presence outside the United States.

Previous Experience:
Brinson Partners/UBS Global Asset Management
Pantheon Ventures Limited
Philips China Hong Kong Group
Orange Nassau Asia
Knight Wendling B.V.

Academic:
University of Nijenrode, Netherlands, BBA
London Business School, MBA

Professional Affiliations:
Member of the Adams Street Partners Executive Committee and Investment Committee
Chairman of Adams Street Partners Portfolio Construction, Primary and Secondary Partnership Sub-Committees
Past Chairman of the EVCA Investor Relations Committee
Past member of the EVCA Executive Committee
Past member of the BVCA Investor Relations Committee

Executive Assistant: Flavia Haines