Worked over the last 20 years on dozens of acquisitions, divestitures and joint-ventures across the world ranging in size from a few million dollars to more than $8 billion with a combined value of more than $ 18 billion.Successfully led Safran most recent key strategic moves including :- Creation of ArianeGroup, a joint venture created by Airbus and Safran to reorganise the European launchers sector,- Refocus on aerospace and defense through the disposal of all activities in the Detection, Identity and Security markets,- Acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace , making Safran the second largest aircraft equipment supplier,- Acquisitions of key capabilities to turn Safran in a world leader in the More Electrical Aircraft.Specialties: Experienced in driving to successful completion complex and innovative M&A transactions in a wide range of contexts with respect to : - ownership : privately owned (strategic/sponsor/family), public or state-owned companies, - company size : startups, mid-size to large companies, - geographies : Europe, North and South America and Asia, - business models (products, services, software, ...), - issues of significance including political, regulatory and environmental issues, ...Skills include deal origination and execution, negotiation, definition and implementation of organic and non-organic growth strategies, strategic and management consulting.Strong experience in the high-tech, aerospace and defense industries.