Erik Schmit

About

Erik provides strategic guidance to CS Capital’s portfolio companies, leveraging his deep expertise in driving growth and transformation.

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Career Highlights

Former Chief Revenue Officer (2016-2023) at a leading global corporation (NASDAQ-listed), overseeing international markets and driving revenue growth across diverse sectors.

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Extensive experience spanning the APAC (15+ years) and European (14+ years) regions, with a proven track record of working with Private Equity-backed organizations such as StepStone and Lumesse, supported by prominent investors including HG Capital (London), Symphony Technology Group (USA), and Silverlake (USA).

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Expertise in scaling businesses, managing investor relationships, and delivering results in technology-driven industries, including HR-tech, SaaS, and workforce solutions. Recognised thought leader, regularly contributing to industry publications and speaking at global events, with a strong ability to adapt strategies across multiple sectors to drive innovation and growth.

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Education

Master’s in Business Economics, Erasmus University, Rotterdam.

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What Drives Me

Keeps Me Awake: Working with ambitious, talented teams.

Puts Me to Sleep: Corporate jargon.

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Favorite Quote:

"People that say it can be done and people that say it cannot be done are usually both right. I like to focus on the first."