Team – De Decker Capital

Leadership

Steven Dedecker

Founder & Ceo

Steven Dedecker

Founder & Ceo

Mr. De Decker is the Founder & CEO at De Decker Capital. Mr. De Decker is a technology and capital markets entrepreneur, and a highly experienced M&A professional. Mr. De Decker consulted to large multinationals, funds and family offices worldwide on wealth preservation, mergers and acquisitions and International Investments.

In recent years, Mr. De Decker was involved in project-based investments, as well as developing licensing and spin-off opportunities. Mr. De Decker holds an MBA in Finance and International Management from HEC Montréal, a MSc in organic chemistry and a PhD in polymer physical chemistry, both from Université de Montréal.

Email:steven.dedecker@dedeckercapital.com

Ken Sonoda

Managing Partner

Ken Sonoda

Managing Partner

Mr. Sonada is the Managing Partner at De Decker Capital. He has over 15 years’ experience in the financial industry having sourced, negotiated, executed and exited numerous private equity and served as Board member of a number of portfolio companies.

He began his career at KPMG, where he was a manager in the Financial Institutions Group in North America. He comes to De Decker Capital from Dyal Partners.He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of British Columbia.

Email:ken.sonoda@dedeckercapital.com

Management & Advisors

James Lee

Head Of Investments

James Lee

Head Of Investments

James has over 12 years’ experience in private equity, M&A advisory and accounting. James joined De decker Capital in 2009 and assists with the evaluation and execution of potential investments and the monitoring and support of portfolio companies.

Prior to joining De decker Capital, James worked at PwC Melbourne as a Manager in the Consulting & Deals Group where he provided M&A advisory services to a wide variety of clients. James is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Melbourne

Email:james.lee@dedeckercapital.com

Barry Atkinson

VP Mergers & Acquisition

Barry Atkinson

VP Mergers & Acquisition

Barry has over 15 years experience in the Finance industry Prior to joining Dedecker Capital barry was a Senior Associate for Baring Private Equity Asia in Tokyo. While at Baring Barry served clients in the technology, financial services, retail & consumer, healthcare, industrial goods, and media & entertainment industries.

His consulting experience includes private equity due diligence, M&A, corporate strategy, sales strategy, customer retention, market and competitive analysis. Patrick graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and finance

Email:barry.atkinson@dedeckercapital.com

Mark Wagner

VP Equity Trading

Mark Wagner

VP Equity Trading

Mark has over 10 years’ experience in M&A advisory and accounting. Mark joined Dedecker Capital in 2010 and assists with the evaluation and execution of potential investments and the monitoring and support of portfolio companies.

Prior to joining De Decker Capital, Mark worked at PwC Canada and America as a Manager in Transaction Services where he provided M&A advisory services to a wide variety of clients. Mark is a Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Finance and Diploma in Accounting from the University of Hawaii.

Email:mark.wagner@dedeckercapital.com

Michael shah

Head Of Private Deals

Michael shah

Head Of Private Deals

Mr. Shah brings a strong background in venture capital and private equity. His educational background is in economics and business, acquired at the Brigham Young University. He is a seasoned financial services executive with over 10 years of senior level management experience shared between the asset finance sector and corporate turnaround and growth consulting.

Mr. Shah is responsible for leading all valuation business development initiatives, including a regional team of business development officers, for De Decker Capital. In addition, he works closely with asset-based lenders, private equity sponsors and corporate management teams to help them understand the underlying value of all types of assets.

Mr. Shah is also is responsible for identifying potential partnerships, industry analysis and company specific due diligence. He has been involved with supporting acquisitions, private financings, and public listings.

Email:michael.shah@dedeckercapital.com

Administration

Aika Shimuzu

Accounts Manager

Aika Shimuzu

Accounts Manager

Prior to joining Dedecker Capital Aika was a Senior Manager in KPMG’s Financial Institution and Real Estate Practice. She primarily focused on the audit of private equity, hedge funds, pensions, and asset management clients.

Aika graduated from the University of Western Ontario, where she earned a Bachelor's in Business Administration and Accounting.

Email:Aika Shimuzu@dedeckercapital.com

Catharine Morioka

Administration Executive

Catharine Morioka

Administration Executive

Catharine is an Administrative Assistant with Dedecker Capital. She joined the Firm in 2012 and is responsible for providing the DDC team with administrative support and assists in DDC's events planning. Catharine holds Bachelor's in Accounting from the university of Tokyo

Email:Catharine Morioka@dedeckercapital.com

Nina Yoriko

Finance Coordinator

Nina Yoriko

Finance Coordinator

Nina joined Dedecker as our Senior Finance Coordinator in 2017. She manages DDC's financial activities including billing, preparing budget analyses, and financial forecasts. Nina also assists with the preparation of client reports.

Prior to joining DDC worked in various industries before entering financial management, which she finds fascinating! Nina graduated from the University of Southern California with an accounting degree.