Jan Simon

Jan Simon is a Full Professor of Management Practice and Academic Director of the IESE International Search Fund Center at IESE Business School, University of Navarra. With a PhD in Finance from the University of Essex, an MBA from IESE, and law degrees from KU Leuven, he combines academic rigor with over two decades of professional experience in investment banking at institutions like Salomon Brothers, Goldman Sachs, and Merrill Lynch. As a managing partner at Vonzeo Capital, he specializes in search funds and alternative acquisitions.

• Ph.D. in Finance, University of Essex
• MBA, IESE Business School, University of Navarra
• LL.M. and LL.B., Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

His research focuses on search funds, mergers and acquisitions, and investment strategy. He has published in journals such as the Journal of Network Theory in Finance and British Journal of Management, with a book on entrepreneurial acquisitions in 2021. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in financial markets and corporate strategy.

As an academic leader, he directs search fund research initiatives and has developed technical notes on topics including hedge fund applications, crisis management, and valuation methodologies. His publications emphasize practical financial tools, portfolio management, and acquisition strategies for private companies.