Ardian

At Ardian, we define ourselves as #ArchitectsofLastingChange. What does this mean? An architect combines precision with creativity to build monuments of lasting value. We believe we do the same. We believe that finance can exert a powerful influence as a force for good in society and we are committed to ensuring that our activities as a private investment house are positive and bring benefits to all our stakeholders. Ardian has built from its European heritage to provide a global perspective, creating value and generating returns for investors around the world. With a long-time focus on generating growth and value, it is an approach and strategy made for this era. It's the #ArchitectsofArdian that drive this mission and make it possible.

𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. 🌟 As we step into the new year, we reflect on 2024—a year of challenges, resilience, and growth. Amid a shifting economic landscape, one truth remains constant: the strength of our relationships with entrepreneurs, clients and partners is the foundation of our success. At Ardian, we are proud to work as #ArchitectsofLastingChange, striving to create tangible and impactful progress with every investment. From empowering businesses to driving innovation and sustainability, our commitment is unwavering: to build stronger organizations and create value that endures. #NewYear2025 #Sustainability #Innovation

Relations with our investors are constantly changing, to meet their ever-evolving demands, in a fluctuating economic and geographical context. At Ardian, we deliver tailor-made, fit-for-purpose solutions to more than 1,680 investors worldwide, leveraging on our cutting-edge technological tools. Jan Philipp Schmitz, Executive Vice-President, Head of Ardian Germany and Asia, and Head of Investor Relations shares the changes he has witnessed in recent years to offer insights on the ongoing shifts in investor relations. 📃 Read the article → https://lnkd.in/e6UDMVE3 #InvestorRelations #InvestmentSolutions #PrivateEquity

#AixAi | 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁? At Ardian, we believe AI holds transformative potential, when applied thoughtfully and strategically. By uncovering opportunities and guiding companies through their transitions, AI can be a powerful ally in achieving responsible financial goals. In this article, Skander Kamoun, Lead Data Scientist in the Ardian Data Science team, delves into the role AI can play in pairing innovation with sustainability. His insights highlight how AI-driven strategies can make a tangible difference. Discover more → https://bit.ly/3ZJr8qV #AI #Sustainability #Innovation #ResponsibleFinance #ArtificialIntelligence

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜. 👨🏻💻   At Ardian’s Ai x Ai conference, Vincent LucIAni, CEO of our portfolio company Artefact, shared his forward-thinking vision for integrating AI into organizations.   "We partnered with Ardian to create GAIA, aiming to fine-tune a model specialized in financial data. Our vision for the future is to build an AI platform that adds value across the entire investment process."   Thank you, Vincent, for shedding light on how AI can revolutionize decision-making and empower organizations to embrace the future with confidence.   #AixAi #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #Data #Technology

We are delighted to share Ardian’s 2024 𝗨𝗡𝗣𝗥𝗜 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀. 📊   Ardian has once again achieved outstanding scores, surpassing industry medians in all modules. This underscores the robustness of our ESG practices and reaffirms our leading market position.   The UNPRI reporting is the largest global reporting project on responsible investment and stands as a robust market standard on ESG. As an early signatory of the PRI since 2009, we actively contribute to the PRI community and its initiatives. Our commitment to responsible investment is rooted in our purpose: to invest in building companies that last. This dedication drives our strategies, integrating sustainability as a core value for creating long-term value and financial performance.   📄 Read the report to learn more about Ardian’s UNPRI scoring → 2024-Public-Full-Transparency-Report-Ardian.pdf And discover our Summary Scorecard → 2024-Summary-Scorecard-Ardian.pdf   Principles for Responsible Investment #ESG #Sustainability #PrivateEquity #ValueCreation #ArchitectsofLastingChange

#AixAi | At Ardian, we carefully focus our efforts on areas where AI can create the most impact for our teams and our business, while remaining mindful of its energy costs.   Pauline Thomson, Head of Data Science & Managing Director Infrastructure at Ardian, discussed Generative AI at Ardian’s Ai x Ai conference.   According to Pauline, Generative AI can automate a lot of tasks, but it is necessary to keep a human in the loop: “You need to remind yourself that these models are statistical models, they do not have the critical thinking that an expert has. Our goal is not to automate end-to-end workflows but to automate low-value tasks.”   📽️ Watch the full replay here → https://lnkd.in/eFCWg92f   #AI #DigitalInfrastructure #DataScience #GenerativeAI

𝗔𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. From Friday, December 13, to Sunday, December 15, global leaders, policymakers, and experts will gather in Abu Dhabi to discuss key international challenges under the presidency of Thierry de Montbrial, renowned economist and President of the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI).   As part of this year's sponsorship, Ardian is organizing a panel discussion on “The Geopolitics of Climate Security” on Friday, December 13, at 3:45 PM. The panel will feature prominent voices including Mikaa Blugeon-Mered, Operating Partner, Hy24, Stephane Michel, EVP Gas, Renewables and Power, TotalEnergies & Member of the Executive Committee, Frank Wouters, Chairman, MENA Hydrogen Alliance, Nawal Al-Hosany, Permanent Representative of the UAE to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and Marc-Antoine Eyl-Mazzega, IFRI, Moderator.   The panel will address key topics, including: • Scaling renewable energies, energy storage, and clean hydrogen technologies • Climate finance and its role in implementing impactful solutions • Managing geopolitical risks, energy equity, and the complexities of supply chains • Exploring the potential of greenshoring to enhance energy security. We are proud to contribute to this critical dialogue on global climate security. Learn more about the conference → https://lnkd.in/gqU-Tg6 World Policy Conference Ifri - Institut français des relations internationales #WorldPolicyConference #ClimateSecurity #CleanHydrogen #EnergyTransition #Geopolitics #NetZero #Sustainability

Ardian takes off as the largest shareholder of Heathrow! ✈️   Today, Ardian becomes the largest shareholder of Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s leading airports, with the completion of our 22.6% stake acquisition in FGP TopCo.   👏 A huge thank you to all the teams who made this remarkable transaction possible. Your dedication and hard work have been essential to this achievement!   For Ardian, this significant investment reflects our ambition and commitment to fostering a sustainable future for infrastructure. We are excited to support Heathrow's management team in achieving sustainable growth and advancing the transition to net zero.   By becoming part of the Heathrow family, we reaffirm our strong commitment to investing in the UK, one of our priority markets, while also expanding our aviation expertise. This milestone joins our previous successes in the sector, including our investments in Luton Airport and six Italian airports. Read more → https://bit.ly/41xfHoY   #Heathrow #Airport #Infrastructure #Decarbonization #ValueCreation #UK #Growth   Juan Angoitia ALEXIS BALLIF William Briggs Philippe Tallon Rene Hauzeur Edouard BERTAGNA Matthias Hübener Áurea Álvarez, CFA

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🤝 We are excited to launch Ardian's 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, a new platform dedicated to support candidates in preparing for private equity interviews. In line with Ardian’s objective to increase access to information about the Private Equity industry, this platform will provide valuable insights into our own recruitment processes to students and anyone interested in a career in finance. Discover testimonials from former interns, get advice from recruiters, and practice with case studies crafted by investment professionals. Explore now → https://lnkd.in/e73sxEc2 #Career #Talent #Inclusion #Diversity Maria Stasse Maxime Letissier Lisa Marrache Jean-Baptiste Hunaut Martin Blanc Alix Anceau Sami Elaoumari Camill Salomon Jean-Clément Pierre Clément Chidiac Adélaïde Homolle Alexis Bernet Edouard BERTAGNA Nicolas Dixneuf Alix Richet