Eight Advisory Benelux continues its growth with the appointment of a new senior Director to the Transaction Services team

Peter Van As joins Eight Advisory as a senior Director in the Transaction Services team in Amsterdam. He brings extensive experience in transaction advisory and due diligence, with a proven track record across financial sponsors, corporates, and M&A advisors in complex transactions spanning multiple European markets. Working from offices in Amsterdam, London, and Brussels, his deep expertise covers buy-side and sell-side advisory, value creation, business planning, financial modelling, and deal structuring. Peter brings particular strength in the AgriFood and Horticulture sectors, where he has guided clients through strategic acquisitions and divestiture processes, alongside experience across Industrial, Business Services, and Technology. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Accountancy and combines strong analytical capabilities with extensive stakeholder management experience across multidisciplinary European transaction teams. 

Philippe Fimmers, Managing Partner of Eight Advisory Benelux, says:  

“We are delighted to welcome Peter as a new member of our management team in Transaction Services Amsterdam. He brings a wealth of experience in transactional support as well as specific sector expertise in the Agro and Food industry. We will further invest in such senior profiles as we deepen our market penetration in the Netherlands.

Peter van As, Director, commenting on his appointment:  

“I’m delighted to join Eight Advisory in Amsterdam and contribute to the growth and development of Transaction Services in the Netherlands. The firm’s collaborative approach, its multidisciplinary and international capabilities, and its commitment to supporting clients through complex transactions were key factors in my decision. I look forward to working with both financial and corporate clients and M&A advisors as they navigate an increasingly complex M&A landscape.