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Thierry LETAILLEUR (Managing Partner)
ContactFounder (in 2000) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ACE Management, Thierry Letailleur has more than 16 years experience as managing partner in Private Equity.
He created Financière de Brienne in 1993, which he headed until June 2000.
He held previously several management positions within the French Ministry of Defense mainly in relation with the industrial and financial strategy for Aerospace and Defence high-tech companies.
Thierry Letailleur graduated from Ecole Polytechnique and l'Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Technologies Avancées. He is a senior lecturer in HEC.
Thierry LETAILLEUR (Managing Partner)
ContactFounder (in 2000) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of ACE Management, Thierry Letailleur has more than 16 years experience as managing partner in Private Equity.
He created Financière de Brienne in 1993, which he headed until June 2000.
He held previously several management positions within the French Ministry of Defense mainly in relation with the industrial and financial strategy for Aerospace and Defence high-tech companies.
Thierry Letailleur graduated from Ecole Polytechnique and l'Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Technologies Avancées. He is a senior lecturer in HEC.
Corinne d’AGRAIN (Investment Director, Toulouse et Bordeaux)
ContactCorinne d’AGRAIN joined ACE Management in 2006 with more than 14 years of experience in Private Equity and M&A.
From 2000 to 2005, she was the General Counsel at Galileo Partners, a venture capital company, with special responsibility for portfolio exits.
From 1995 to 2000, she worked as a lawyer at Poitrinal & Associés (Taj), where she focused on Private Equity and M&A.
She started her career as an auditor at Price Waterhouse.
Corinne d’AGRAIN graduated from ESSEC and holds a DJCE / DESS of Business law from Toulouse University.
Corinne d’AGRAIN (Investment Director, Toulouse et Bordeaux)
ContactCorinne d’AGRAIN joined ACE Management in 2006 with more than 14 years of experience in Private Equity and M&A.
From 2000 to 2005, she was the General Counsel at Galileo Partners, a venture capital company, with special responsibility for portfolio exits.
From 1995 to 2000, she worked as a lawyer at Poitrinal & Associés (Taj), where she focused on Private Equity and M&A.
She started her career as an auditor at Price Waterhouse.
Corinne d’AGRAIN graduated from ESSEC and holds a DJCE / DESS of Business law from Toulouse University.
Julien CZAJKA (Investment Director, Paris)
ContactJulien CZAJKA joined ACE MANAGEMENT in september 2003 after working before for FP Gestion (CDC PME) and within the venture capital department of Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners.He has more than 7 years experience in private equity.
Julien CZAJKA graduated in Law and Finance (Magistère Banque/Finance/Assurance and DESS de Droit des Affaires) with Paris Dauphine University and holds a Master’s degree in Banking & Finance from University of Wales.
Julien CZAJKA (Investment Director, Paris)
ContactJulien CZAJKA joined ACE MANAGEMENT in september 2003 after working before for FP Gestion (CDC PME) and within the venture capital department of Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners.He has more than 7 years experience in private equity.
Julien CZAJKA graduated in Law and Finance (Magistère Banque/Finance/Assurance and DESS de Droit des Affaires) with Paris Dauphine University and holds a Master’s degree in Banking & Finance from University of Wales.
Gilles DAGUET (Partner, Paris)
ContactGilles DAGUET joined ACE Management in 2000 and has more than 13 years experience in private equity.
Gilles DAGUET worked with the French Délégation Générale pour l’Armement before joining Financière de Brienne in 1998 and contributing to the creation of ACE Management in 2000. He is a member of the Board of Directors since 2001.
Gilles DAGUET graduated from the Institut Aéronautique Amaury de la Grange and the Institut de l'Administration des Entreprises de Paris (Sorbonne – Paris I).
Gilles DAGUET (Partner, Paris)
ContactGilles DAGUET joined ACE Management in 2000 and has more than 13 years experience in private equity.
Gilles DAGUET worked with the French Délégation Générale pour l’Armement before joining Financière de Brienne in 1998 and contributing to the creation of ACE Management in 2000. He is a member of the Board of Directors since 2001.
Gilles DAGUET graduated from the Institut Aéronautique Amaury de la Grange and the Institut de l'Administration des Entreprises de Paris (Sorbonne – Paris I).
Nicole DAHAN (Legal Officer, Paris)
ContactNicole DAHAN has joined ACE Management from July 2005.
Since September 2001, she was a Partner in Orsay Law (Paris), specialising in M&A and Private Equity deals.
She was previously in charge of Sophia Antipolis’ corporate legal advice department within Coopers & Lybrand, and Legal Manager in Deprez Dian Guignot firm (Paris).
Nicole DAHAN holds a Master and a post-graduation degree in corporate law from Paris I-Panthéon-Sorbonne University.
Nicole DAHAN (Legal Officer, Paris)
ContactNicole DAHAN has joined ACE Management from July 2005.
Since September 2001, she was a Partner in Orsay Law (Paris), specialising in M&A and Private Equity deals.
She was previously in charge of Sophia Antipolis’ corporate legal advice department within Coopers & Lybrand, and Legal Manager in Deprez Dian Guignot firm (Paris).
Nicole DAHAN holds a Master and a post-graduation degree in corporate law from Paris I-Panthéon-Sorbonne University.
Delphine DINARD (Investment Director, Paris)
ContactDelphine DINARD has a 10 years experience in Private Equity and joined the ACE team in October 2000.
She worked before for APAX Partners et CDC PME.
She has developed since 2005 a particular expertise in expansion capital transaction and LBO.
Delphine DINARD graduated from the UTC-Compiègne and from the Mastère HEC-Entrepreneurs. She provides lectures in private equity at HEC.
Delphine DINARD (Investment Director, Paris)
ContactDelphine DINARD has a 10 years experience in Private Equity and joined the ACE team in October 2000.
She worked before for APAX Partners et CDC PME.
She has developed since 2005 a particular expertise in expansion capital transaction and LBO.
Delphine DINARD graduated from the UTC-Compiègne and from the Mastère HEC-Entrepreneurs. She provides lectures in private equity at HEC.
Xavier HERRMANN (Partner, Paris)
ContactXavier HERRMANN joined ACE Management in 2005 to develop growth capital and LBO investments. He came from KPMG Corporate Finance where as Director he was active for more than 5 years in M&A and LBO consulting in London and Paris.
He worked previously for Financière de Brienne and before with KPMG Audit where he started his career in 1996.
Xavier HERRMANN holds Master’s degrees in Management and Finance from Université Paris IX-Dauphine.
Xavier HERRMANN (Partner, Paris)
ContactXavier HERRMANN joined ACE Management in 2005 to develop growth capital and LBO investments. He came from KPMG Corporate Finance where as Director he was active for more than 5 years in M&A and LBO consulting in London and Paris.
He worked previously for Financière de Brienne and before with KPMG Audit where he started his career in 1996.
Xavier HERRMANN holds Master’s degrees in Management and Finance from Université Paris IX-Dauphine.
Xavier KATO (Investment Director, Montréal)
ContactXavier KATO joined ACE Management in september 2002 with a 14 years experience in the field of Corporate Finance.
Prior to joining ACE, he was Investment Manager within Ile de France Développement, a venture capital company.
From 1995 to 1998, he worked as an Analyst in the Merger & Acquisition Department of Société Générale Bank (France-Espagne).
Il est responsable du bureau d’ACE Management à Montréal depuis juin 2007.
Xavier KATO graduated from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux and from the EM Lyon - Mastère d'Ingénierie Financière.
Xavier KATO (Investment Director, Montréal)
ContactXavier KATO joined ACE Management in september 2002 with a 14 years experience in the field of Corporate Finance.
Prior to joining ACE, he was Investment Manager within Ile de France Développement, a venture capital company.
From 1995 to 1998, he worked as an Analyst in the Merger & Acquisition Department of Société Générale Bank (France-Espagne).
Il est responsable du bureau d’ACE Management à Montréal depuis juin 2007.
Xavier KATO graduated from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Bordeaux and from the EM Lyon - Mastère d'Ingénierie Financière.
Benoit PERROT (Investment Director, Lyon)
ContactBenoît PERROT joined ACE Management in January 2004 with a 14 years experience in the financial sector.
Prior to joining ACE, he was an investment manager within Thales Corporate Ventures, the capital venture department of Thales Group.
From 1996 to 2000, he successively worked as an enterprise credit analyst and investment manager in projects financing within Crédit Lyonnais (Grenoble and Paris).
Benoît PERROT graduated from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Rennes.
Benoit PERROT (Investment Director, Lyon)
ContactBenoît PERROT joined ACE Management in January 2004 with a 14 years experience in the financial sector.
Prior to joining ACE, he was an investment manager within Thales Corporate Ventures, the capital venture department of Thales Group.
From 1996 to 2000, he successively worked as an enterprise credit analyst and investment manager in projects financing within Crédit Lyonnais (Grenoble and Paris).
Benoît PERROT graduated from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Rennes.
Simon POULENC (Investment Director, Toulouse)
ContactSimon POULENC joined ACE management in 2008, with more than 15 years experience in Aerospace and particular expertise in structured finance and M&A.
Having started his career in banking with BNP Paribas then held various financial positions with Lyonnaise des Eaux (Suez- Utilities and Pierre Fabre SA (Pharmacy). He joined the regional aircraft manufacturer GIE ATR in 1993 then Airbus in 2001 where he headed the corporate finance department.
Simon POULENC is an ESSEC graduate and holds a degree from CPA-Executive MBA.
Simon POULENC (Investment Director, Toulouse)
ContactSimon POULENC joined ACE management in 2008, with more than 15 years experience in Aerospace and particular expertise in structured finance and M&A.
Having started his career in banking with BNP Paribas then held various financial positions with Lyonnaise des Eaux (Suez- Utilities and Pierre Fabre SA (Pharmacy). He joined the regional aircraft manufacturer GIE ATR in 1993 then Airbus in 2001 where he headed the corporate finance department.
Simon POULENC is an ESSEC graduate and holds a degree from CPA-Executive MBA.
Luce BOSSANNE (Executive Assistant)
ContactLuce BOSSANNE joined ACE Management in 2000 after having worked as an Executive Assistant since the founding of Financière de Brienne in 1993.
Luce BOSSANNE is also in charge of ACE Management purchases and logistic support.
Luce BOSSANNE (Executive Assistant)
ContactLuce BOSSANNE joined ACE Management in 2000 after having worked as an Executive Assistant since the founding of Financière de Brienne in 1993.
Luce BOSSANNE is also in charge of ACE Management purchases and logistic support.
Jocelyne LE GAL (Chief Financial Officer)
ContactJocelyne LE GAL joined ACE Management team in October 2000 with 10 years of experience in the financial sector.
Before joining Defense Conseil International Group in 1990 where she was responsible for the accounting and back office department of Financière de Brienne, she worked for 7 years in an Audit firm.
Jocelyne LE GAL holds a DECS degree in Accounting together with legal and tax certificates.
Jocelyne LE GAL (Chief Financial Officer)
ContactJocelyne LE GAL joined ACE Management team in October 2000 with 10 years of experience in the financial sector.
Before joining Defense Conseil International Group in 1990 where she was responsible for the accounting and back office department of Financière de Brienne, she worked for 7 years in an Audit firm.
Jocelyne LE GAL holds a DECS degree in Accounting together with legal and tax certificates.
Vincent MEHEUT (Chief Financial Officer Deputy)
ContactVincent MEHEUT joined ACE Management in 2008 with more than 25 yeras experience in accounting.
He worked in several SME (Pathé Marconi, Société Reynoird, Atal) before joining the DCI Group in 1990 where he was Chief Accountant.
Vincent MEHEUT holds a DECS degree.
Vincent MEHEUT (Chief Financial Officer Deputy)
ContactVincent MEHEUT joined ACE Management in 2008 with more than 25 yeras experience in accounting.
He worked in several SME (Pathé Marconi, Société Reynoird, Atal) before joining the DCI Group in 1990 where he was Chief Accountant.
Vincent MEHEUT holds a DECS degree.
Nathalie POIRIER (Analyst)
ContactNathalie POIRIER joined the ACE Management team in 2000 with 15 years of experience in the venture capital sector.
Responsible for the Research and Documentation Unit, she studies company positioning and competitiveness.
Nathalie POIRIER holds a DEUG A.E.S degree (general degree in administration, economics and social studies) from the University of Paris II Assas.
Nathalie POIRIER (Analyst)
ContactNathalie POIRIER joined the ACE Management team in 2000 with 15 years of experience in the venture capital sector.
Responsible for the Research and Documentation Unit, she studies company positioning and competitiveness.
Nathalie POIRIER holds a DEUG A.E.S degree (general degree in administration, economics and social studies) from the University of Paris II Assas.