CURRENTLY: – Advisor in Corporate Finance (M&A, LBO/MBO, Debt advisory, Private Equity, Fund raising) - Equity investor (Business Angel) - Professor in Corporate Finance (Paris-Dauphine University)– Open to partner with an Asset Manager (GP/LP/Bank/Family Office) seeking to strengthen / expand Private Equity & Debt investments in France.- Available to accompany investors and managers as an Independent Board Member or a Senior Advisor.SKILLS:– Over 30 years of experience with proven track record as (1) an INVESTOR in several Private Equity & Debt strategies (LBO, Growth, Venture, Mezzanine, Senior / Subordinated Debt), (2) a M&A ADVISOR including ECM (IPO, Takeover, Public to Private) and Restructuring, and (3) a DEBT ARRANGER in Structured Finance.– I have demonstrated knowhow to establish and run AIFM investment activities and teams, launch investment vehicles, raise funds, manage investment risks, solve distressed situations of the portfolio, and deal with regulation and compliance requirements.- The long and diversified track record allowed me to develop a strong business network, particularly in Private Equity and Banking landscapes. – Management style: deal oriented, concerned both with (i) personal development of team members and (ii) strengthening the team spirit, seeking always to collectively make the best and fully shared investment decision.MAIN ACHIEVEMENTS:– 13 years as Managing Partner of Private Equity funds, of which 10 years as CEO of a management company (General Partner).– I have completed over 80 investments which cover all levels of the capital structure (equity, convertible and warranted bonds, senior and subordinated debt), in companies from startups to large caps.– I have executed transactions and co-invested alongside leading European Private Equity teams such as Apax, Ardian, Ares, Astorg, Cinven, CVC, Equistone, Eurazeo, ICG, LBO France, PAI Partners, and many others.– I have contributed as an advisor to a number of M&A transactions including some for listed companies like Bollore Group.- Background includes 8 years spent as an Engineer in the nuclear industry.BOARD MEMBER EXPERIENCE: – CEO of Mezzanis (GP of Private Equity funds), Chairman of Marc Orian group (jewelry retailer), Deputy-Chairman of Compin Group (equipment for the rail industry), Member of Executive Committee of Omnes (GP of Private Equity funds).– Member of the Board of Directors of over 20 companies in a broad range of businesses.LANGUAGES: – French, Spanish: native– English, Hebrew: professional proficiency