Meet the Investment team
Direct Lending
Benelux region
Alexandre Neiss
Head of Benelux Origination
I joined Investec in 2013 with responsibility to originate, structure and execute financing for financial sponsors and corporate clients. In this role I focus on arranging funding for buyouts, refinancings and restructurings across the spectrum of the capital structure. I joined Investec from Deutsche Bank, where I worked in corporate finance in the Healthcare Investment Banking team. As part of this role, I was responsible for client coverage and M&A execution as well as working on debt and equity opportunities. Prior to this, I worked in the Leveraged Finance division of Royal Bank of Scotland
Tim van Heusden
Direct Lending
I joined Investec's Direct Lending team in 2021, where I am responsible for the analysis and execution of new financing opportunities in the Benelux region. Prior to joining Investec, I spent seven years at ABN AMRO, of which the last four years in the Leveraged Finance team.
Danielle Van Den Elshout
Direct Lending
With over 20 years’ experience in the banking industry, I joined Investec in January 2024. I have direct responsibilities for the origination, structuring and execution of Integrated Asset Based & Cash flow lending transactions in The Benelux both for financial sponsors and (mid) corporate clients, which enables Investec to deliver certainty for growth, acquisitions, refinancing and wealth realisation. Prior to joining Investec I worked for ING Bank in Amsterdam where I undertook a variety of roles within Working Capital Solutions, Corporate Banking, Restructuring and Credit Risk Management. I hold a Master in Business Administration from Maastricht University, The Netherlands.
Patrick Prendergast
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2025, where I am responsible for analysing and executing new financing opportunities for private equity-backed companies in the Benelux region. Previously at Citibank, I worked in deal execution covering large-cap leveraged transactions. Before that, I worked in Bank of Ireland's leveraged finance origination team in London, executing mid-market PE-backed deals across Europe.
Rudolf Bakker
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2023 and am responsible for the analysis and execution of new financing opportunities for private equity-backed clients in the Benelux region. Prior to Investec I worked for ABN AMRO in their Leveraged Finance team.
Omar Ellithy
Direct Lending
I joined the Growth and Leveraged Finance team of Investec in 2023. My responsibilities encompass the analysis and execution of new financing opportunities for mid-market private equity-backed clients, as well as the monitoring of existing assets. Prior to joining Investec, I worked in the Direct Lending team of Federated Hermes. I am a Dutch native speaker, hold a Msc in Finance & Investments from Rotterdam School of Management (Erasmus University), a BSc in Business Administration, have passed the CFA Level II exam and hold the CFA ESG certificate.
Nebojsa Ilic
Direct Lending
I joined Investec in 2025 and am part of the Private Credit Management team covering the Benelux region. In this role, I work closely with management teams to help them access Investec’s suite of financial solutions, supporting their strategic objectives and growth ambitions. Before joining Investec, I worked at ABN AMRO in the Restructuring team, where I supported clients in adapting their financing structures to enable enhanced financial flexibility and long-term stability. Earlier in my career, I was part of Deloitte’s Debt and Capital Advisory practice, where I advised clients primarily on Leveraged Finance transactions.