Michael Witts

Michael Witts is the founder and owner of Fishfin, a recruitment company specializing in Private Equity, Corporate Finance, and Corporate Development.12 He established Fishfin in November 2010 after working for five years at one of the largest specialized global finance recruiters.1

During his time at the global recruitment firm, Witts quickly became a top performer, making his first placement in his second month and eventually becoming the top performer in the Netherlands and ranking in the top 20 worldwide.1

Witts describes himself as more of an entrepreneur than a corporate player, which aligns well with the entrepreneurial spirit of the Private Equity industry.1 He has a "niet lullen, maar poetsen" (no nonsense, just get it done) mentality and has built a strong network and understanding of the Private Equity niche over the past 12+ years.1

At Fishfin, Witts focuses on recruitment for and career development in Private Equity, Corporate Finance, and Corporate Development.2 The company has a track record of successful placements at renowned firms such as CVC, 3i, Gilde BuyOut, Waterland, Parcom, and Mentha Capital.2

With over 9 years of experience in recruitment, Witts has established himself as a specialist in the Dutch Private Equity, Venture Capital, investment funds, and family offices sectors.34