Baker Tilly (Netherlands) and Baker Tilly (Belgium) create joint platform

Baker Tilly (Netherlands) and Baker Tilly (Belgium) are creating a joint platform in a strategic move that strengthens their sector and service specialisation, enables seamless cross-border client services, and accelerates joint investment in innovation and digitalisation.

The shareholders of Baker Tilly (Netherlands) and Baker Tilly (Belgium) will join forces under an umbrella organisation in which they will acquire a majority stake. Investment company Inflexion, a minority shareholder of Baker Tilly (Netherlands), will acquire a minority stake in the new platform.

With a combined turnover of over €200 million, approximately 1,300 employees and the strategic support of Inflexion, a solid foundation for the future is being laid. Both organisations will remain members of the Baker Tilly global network.

The new structure preserves the national autonomy and local entrepreneurship of both firms, while allowing them to collaborate on key strategic issues such as innovation, artificial intelligence and data analytics, as well as strengthening their position as people-first employers. Both firms will retain their own identity, culture and local management teams. 

Ronald Hoeksel, CEO of Baker Tilly (Netherlands): “I'm looking forward to this step with tremendous energy and enthusiasm. As part of Baker Tilly International, we already knew each other very well. That's why we connected very quickly. By creating this platform, we are connecting national growth with international collaboration.” 

Olivier Willems, CEO of Baker Tilly (Belgium): “We always say we are above-average entrepreneurs, and that absolutely applies to Baker Tilly (Netherlands). We share the same values, face the same challenges, and have the same ambitions. This feels like a logical step.” 

Sander Ruijter, Head of Inflexion Benelux: “Our partnership with Baker Tilly (Netherlands) has gotten off to a very strong start. The establishment of this broader Benelux platform enables the group to further capitalise on opportunities in our core markets. Like Baker Tilly (Netherlands), Baker Tilly (Belgium) is a high-quality company with a strong and ambitious management team. Together, we can now accelerate growth and further consolidate our market position in a targeted manner, while offering our clients an even more comprehensive service.” 

Francesca Lagerberg, CEO of Baker Tilly International: “Bringing our member firms together under one umbrella organisation in the Netherlands and Belgium not only deepens our commitment to exceptional client service but also empowers us to co-invest in innovative solutions that unlock greater value for our clients across borders. Together, we are shaping the future of our profession in both countries.”  

The proposed transaction will be submitted to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) and the Belgian Competition Authority. Baker Tilly (Netherlands) is also still in consultation with the Dutch Financial Markets Authority (AFM) on this matter and will seek advice from its Works Council. The transaction is expected to be completed in March 2026. Financial details are not being disclosed.