Our team

Sebo Eelkman Rooda is an entrepreneur and financial expert with an academic background in business economics, having graduated from Erasmus University. He brings over 30 years of experience, including roles at renowned Anglo-Saxon organisations as well as serving as director and owner of his own companies. His areas of expertise include strategic management, asset management, and commercial real estate. In addition, he has held various supervisory positions, including non-executive directorships. Sebo is known for his analytical acumen, integrity, and client-focused approach.

Michelle Beenes completed an internship at LyondellBasell during her Office Management studies at Schoevers. After graduating, she joined ER Capital as a permanent employee in 2013. Michelle supports the management and executive team at ER Capital.

Artie van Hooren is the CFO of ER Capital N.V., responsible for the finance team and financial strategy. He is a qualified chartered accountant (NIVRA) with extensive expertise in finance, business strategy, and restructuring. Artie began his career at PwC, where he advanced to partner. He later held several executive positions in the middle market, including roles at GMG BV, Cornerstone Bouwbedrijf BV, and Exploitatiemaatschappij De Rotterdam BV (operator of the SS Rotterdam).

Aijia Ji is ER Capital’s Controller. She is a qualified chartered accountant, trained at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Previously, she worked at EY as a Senior Auditor and at Nationale Nederlanden as a Controller.

Eva Olde Monnikhof has held the position of Director of Marketing and Investor Relations at ER Capital since October 2023. Eva leads the Investor Relations team and is also responsible for the organisation’s strategic framework. Prior to her current role, she worked as a director at museum DIVA in Antwerp, Belgium, and at BRUTUS by artist Joep van Lieshout in Rotterdam. Eva holds master degrees in law and political science.

MIS Manager Floran Olde Klieverink is currently studying Business Administration in Rotterdam. Alongside his studies, he is an active member of the B&R Beurs Erasmus Investment Society — an investment club originally founded by ER Capital’s founder, Sebo Eelkman Rooda. Floran provides weekly reports on the organisation’s key figures to the management team.

Jessica Looij has been working in the real estate sector since 2006. At ER Capital, she is responsible for the commercial and technical management of the property portfolio, as well as overseeing due diligence processes and identifying potential acquisitions. Jessica places great importance on maintaining strong landlord–tenant relationships. She ensures clear communication and smooth interaction between all parties involved.

Lizzy van der Ploeg previously worked at ER Capital. After a brief stint in the real estate agency sector, she has returned to the real estate team. Lizzy is the primary contact for our tenants regarding maintenance and repairs.

Monique Rensen was born and raised in Rotterdam. She brings over twenty years of experience in a service-oriented environment. Monique supports the real estate department in managing the property portfolio, with a strong focus on customer service and client satisfaction.

Martin Quist started at ER Capital in 2007 while studying Real Estate & Brokerage. Prior to that, he studied Civil Engineering at Delft University of Technology. Until the end of 2022, he was responsible for ER Capital’s closed-end investment division, focusing primarily on managing real estate funds and overseeing the properties in the portfolio. Since then, Martin has concentrated mainly on structuring our investment propositions and maintaining investor relations.

Marieke Eskens joined ER Capital as of 1 March 2025. Within the team, she is jointly responsible for setting up our real estate funds. With a background in legal and financial roles in both the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, she has extensive experience in real estate financing. Marieke previously worked at Fiduciam and Allen & Overy.