Iohan Dessard is the Finance, Operations, and Compliance Officer at Contrarian Ventures, where he oversees all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, fund administration, taxation, and compliance.

Before joining Contrarian in early 2022, Iohan spent 6 years at EY Luxembourg in their Private Equity department, where he specialized early in venture capital. He led audits of a wide range of regulated fund structures, managing a €1M+ client portfolio made of large US and UK listed fund managers as well as European boutique VC firms. Known for his hands-on approach, he built and reviewed valuation models and waterfalls, crafted investment process checklists, while applying IPEV and IFRS standards with precision.

At Contrarian, Iohan wears many hats – building and refining the processes that keep the firm running smoothly. Whether it’s navigating complex tax matters, tightening reporting frameworks, overseeing valuations, or ensuring internal controls meet the demands of a regulated fund manager, he’s driven by a deep commitment to uphold the highest standards of quality and transparency. Always challenging the status quo, he looks for ways to make workflows sharper, more transparent, and fully aligned with regulatory requirements, all while delivering timely audits and investor reports.

Originally from Belgium, Iohan holds a Bachelor’s degree in European Studies from Maastricht University and an MSc in International Business Economics & Management from KU Leuven. His studies and career have taken him across the USA, the Netherlands, Poland, Luxembourg, and now Lithuania, shaping his global outlook.

Outside of work, he’s a passionate golfer focused on lowering his handicap, and is always chasing the best flight deals – eager to keep discovering the world with his family.