Governance and team
👨🏼💼 In line with the business activities of our members
The governing bodies of France Invest uphold the growing diversity of the business activities of our members. They are governed by our Articles of Association.
France Invest has modern, transparent, and efficient governance, relying on a Board of Directors, an Executive Bureau, an Executive Committee, a Selection Committee, an Ethics Committee, a General Director, and a team of around twenty permanent staff members.
🔸Board of Directors
The engine behind the Association’s strategy, the Board of Directors determines its direction and ensures its implementation. Subject to the powers of the General Assembly and within the limits of the Association’s purpose, it can address any issue relevant to the proper functioning of the Association and handle relevant matters. Its Chair is elected for a two-year term.
Composition as of June 11th
Chair:
Bertrand Rambaud, Siparex
Vice-Chairs : Isabelle Combarel, Arkéa Capital ; Christophe Deldycke, Turenne Capital ; Christine Demode, Mérieux Equity Partners and Fabrice Dumonteil, Eiffel Investment Group
Other Board Members : Marie Arnaud-Battandier, Ardian ; Nicolas Celier, Ring Capital ; Gwenola Chambon, Vauban Infrastructure Partners ; Guillaume Cousseran, Apax by Seven2 ; Anne-Cécile Guitton, NCI ; Guillaume Jacqueau, Equistone Partners Europe ; Gwenaelle Le Ho Daguzan, Ambienta ; Cécile Mayer-Lévi, Tikehau Investment Management ; Eric Neuplanche, Capital Croissance ; Pauline Roux, Elaia Partners and Martin Vial, Montefiore Investment.
🔸The Executive Committee
The Executive Committee ensures the implementation of the decisions made by the Board of Directors, oversees and monitors the actions of the Association, prepares positions, and serves as an audit committee to monitor and control the budget.
It consists of the Chair, Vice Chairs, Treasurer, and the General Director. The Executive Committee meets as often as the interests of the Association require and reports on its actions to the Board of Directors.
Composition as of June 11, 2024
Chair:
Bertrand Rambaud, Siparex
Vice Chairs:
Isabelle Combarel, Arkéa Capital ; Christophe Deldycke, Turenne Capital ; Christine Demode, Mérieux, Equity Partners ; Fabrice Dumonteil, Eiffel Investment Group
Treasurer:
Christine Demode, Mérieux Equity Partners
Selection Committee
The Selection Committee, chaired by Dominique Gaillard, Armen, and former Chair of France Invest, identifies, reviews, and selects candidates for the positions of Chair, Board Members of the Association, and members of certain committees or commissions. It defines the qualifications required for these roles and ensures the long-term cohesion and renewal of the Association’s various bodies.
Ethics Committee
The Ethics Committee is dedicated to developing and promoting adherence to ethical principles and best practices.
General Director
Appointed by the Board of Directors upon the proposal of the Executive Committee, the General Director is responsible for the effective management of the Association, implementing the decisions of the Board of Directors, overseeing advocacy and communication efforts, preparing and executing budgets, and managing relations between the Association and its members as well as with partner organizations. The General Director reports on their mission to the Board of Directors and to the members of the Association during General Assemblies.
About twenty full-time staff members
Our team implements the directions and decisions made by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. It operates under the responsibility of the CEO and is organized around key areas of action.
General Management
Alexis Dupont, General Director
Colette Mutabesha, Executive Assistant & Member Relations Manager
Valérie Deville-Marache, Administrative, Financial, and Human Resources Director
Influence and Members
Carine Delfrayssi, Director of External Affairs, Secretary of the Ethics Committee
Caroline Steil, Director of Policy, Legal, and Tax
Damien Brisemontier, Head of Institutional Affairs and Sustainable Finance
Marine Oddo Egnell, Head of Regulation and Ecosystem
Edouard Durand, Head of Investor Relations and International Affairs
Ozan Ufak, Legal and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Communication
Laetitia Gesp, Communication Director
Marine d’Halluin, Digital Manager
Mathieu Hugues, External Communications and Public Relations Manager
Léa Luong, 360 Communication Project Manager
Events et Clubs & Commissions
Mathieu Lélu, Director of Development, Member Relations, and Events
Valentin Laigre, Head of Clubs, Committees, and Entrepreneurs
Apolline Fourn, Project Manager, Community Coordination
Clément Courtois, Event and Partnership Manager
Franck Duquenoy, Event Project Manager
Economic Studies and Statistics
Simon Ponroy, Director of Economic Studies and Statistics
Julie Dubernet, Economist
Alice Nivet, Economic and Statistical Studies Officer
Lucas Rouhaud, Economic and Statistical Studies Officer
Corentin Chalaux, Data Scientist
Training
Anne Delom, Training Director
Sabrina Cruto, Training Manager
Sandrine Tételin, Training Manager