Our people
Meet the infranity team
Our team draws on decades of combined experience and expertise and is a recognised infrastructure team in Europe. Dedication, specialization, integrity and professionalism are the core values that define us and that we always put at the service of our investors.
Managing Partners
Philippe Benaroya
Managing Partner, CEO
Philippe Benaroya
Managing Partner, CEO
Philippe Benaroya is the Managing Partner and CEO of Infranity.
Philippe has over 26 years of experience in infrastructure finance and over 20 years of infrastructure investment experience on the buy-side. Philippe led or co-led a number of investment platforms in infrastructure over the last two decades.
Before founding Infranity in 2018, Philippe co-founded BlackRock’s infrastructure debt platform in 2012, together with Gilles Lengaigne and co-led it between 2012 and 2016.
Philippe Benaroya started his career in finance in 1994 within the Project Finance department of the French Savings Banks (now called BPCE). He then moved to London to join the Project Finance advisory team at Schroders, working there from 1997 to 1999. In 2000, Philippe played a key role in the expansion of the Infrastructure Business of Financial Security Assurance, at the time a fully owned subsidiary of Dexia.
In 2009, Philippe set up Arcadium with Gilles Lengaigne and two other colleagues, with the vision of developing an infrastructure debt asset management business. This initiative led to Gilles’ and Philippe’s move to Blackstone GSO, where Philippe became Co-Head of Infrastructure Debt.
Philippe graduated in 1994 as a civil engineer at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées.
Philippe has over 26 years of experience in infrastructure finance and over 20 years of infrastructure investment experience on the buy-side. Philippe led or co-led a number of investment platforms in infrastructure over the last two decades.
Before founding Infranity in 2018, Philippe co-founded BlackRock’s infrastructure debt platform in 2012, together with Gilles Lengaigne and co-led it between 2012 and 2016.
Philippe Benaroya started his career in finance in 1994 within the Project Finance department of the French Savings Banks (now called BPCE). He then moved to London to join the Project Finance advisory team at Schroders, working there from 1997 to 1999. In 2000, Philippe played a key role in the expansion of the Infrastructure Business of Financial Security Assurance, at the time a fully owned subsidiary of Dexia.
In 2009, Philippe set up Arcadium with Gilles Lengaigne and two other colleagues, with the vision of developing an infrastructure debt asset management business. This initiative led to Gilles’ and Philippe’s move to Blackstone GSO, where Philippe became Co-Head of Infrastructure Debt.
Philippe graduated in 1994 as a civil engineer at École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées.
Alban de La Selle
Managing Partner, CIO
Alban de La Selle
Managing Partner, CIO
Alban de La Selle is the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Infranity.
Alban started his career in 1994 in London in the Project Finance department of Hill Samuel Bank before joining Dexia Credit Local in 1997 as Vice-President and Global Head of Energy. In 2001, he was appointed Deputy Head of Project Finance for the Americas at Dexia Credit Local in New York. He strengthened Dexia’s technical expertise and visibility on the North American market.
In 2005, Alban became CEO, Head of the Canadian Banking Activities at Dexia Credit Local in Montreal where he built a new banking practice from scratch for Dexia in Canada.
From 2010 to 2012, Alban de La Selle returned to Dexia Credit Local in New York as Managing Director, Head of Public and Wholesale Banking. He was responsible for all business development and structuring activities including project finance, M&A, advisory, public finance and real estate finance.
In 2012, he joined Energy Pool, a Schneider Electric start-up, as Head of International Business Development and deputy CEO where he developed the business, and structured and negotiated partnerships with utilities and government authorities for the development of Virtual Power Plants.
Alban de La Selle is a graduate of EM Lyon and Université Paris II Assas.
Alban started his career in 1994 in London in the Project Finance department of Hill Samuel Bank before joining Dexia Credit Local in 1997 as Vice-President and Global Head of Energy. In 2001, he was appointed Deputy Head of Project Finance for the Americas at Dexia Credit Local in New York. He strengthened Dexia’s technical expertise and visibility on the North American market.
In 2005, Alban became CEO, Head of the Canadian Banking Activities at Dexia Credit Local in Montreal where he built a new banking practice from scratch for Dexia in Canada.
From 2010 to 2012, Alban de La Selle returned to Dexia Credit Local in New York as Managing Director, Head of Public and Wholesale Banking. He was responsible for all business development and structuring activities including project finance, M&A, advisory, public finance and real estate finance.
In 2012, he joined Energy Pool, a Schneider Electric start-up, as Head of International Business Development and deputy CEO where he developed the business, and structured and negotiated partnerships with utilities and government authorities for the development of Virtual Power Plants.
Alban de La Selle is a graduate of EM Lyon and Université Paris II Assas.
Gilles Lengaigne
Managing Partner, Head of Origination & Corporate Development
Gilles Lengaigne
Managing Partner, Head of Origination & Corporate Development
Gilles Lengaigne is the Managing Partner and Head of Origination & Corporate Development at Infranity.
He also leads the development of Infranity’s ESG and impact investing approach. Gilles has over 20 years of experience in infrastructure finance across the spheres of investment banking, financial insurance and asset management.
Gilles has spent the last ten years developing infrastructure investments platforms in Europe, having most notably co-founded the BlackRock infrastructure debt platform. Gilles started his career in the project finance division of Société Générale in London, before joining the infrastructure finance group of Financial Security Assurance (in London, Paris and New York).
Gilles has a master’s degree in Corporate Finance from EM Lyon Business School.
He also leads the development of Infranity’s ESG and impact investing approach. Gilles has over 20 years of experience in infrastructure finance across the spheres of investment banking, financial insurance and asset management.
Gilles has spent the last ten years developing infrastructure investments platforms in Europe, having most notably co-founded the BlackRock infrastructure debt platform. Gilles started his career in the project finance division of Société Générale in London, before joining the infrastructure finance group of Financial Security Assurance (in London, Paris and New York).
Gilles has a master’s degree in Corporate Finance from EM Lyon Business School.
Investment – Debt
Sacha Kamp
Investment Managing Director – Head of Investment Debt
Sacha Kamp
Investment Managing Director – Head of Investment Debt
Sacha Kamp is Managing Director and head of the Debt Investment Team, having joined Infranity in 2018 following 14 years in corporate and investment banking focused on the infrastructure sector.
Prior to joining Infranity, Sacha headed the renewable energy project finance team at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in London, implementing the bank’s growth strategy in renewables for the EMEA region and growing SMBC’s market position as a lender and financial adviser within the sector. This included structuring and financing impact-oriented renewable energy projects in developing markets notably in Northern Africa and the Middle East. This followed positions at BNP Paribas CIB in London and Bayerische Landesbank in New York, where he had responsibilities over execution of debt financing and advisory mandates primarily related to financing of infrastructure corporates and projects in Europe and the Americas respectively.
Sacha began his career at the United Nations in 2001 where he worked on promotion of ESG best practices within the private sector, before moving to ESG/sustainable investment adviser Vigeo Eiris (now Moody’s ESG) in Paris. He is a graduate of the University of York (BA) and Columbia University (MIA in International Finance & Policy) and is a CFA® Charterholder.
Prior to joining Infranity, Sacha headed the renewable energy project finance team at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation in London, implementing the bank’s growth strategy in renewables for the EMEA region and growing SMBC’s market position as a lender and financial adviser within the sector. This included structuring and financing impact-oriented renewable energy projects in developing markets notably in Northern Africa and the Middle East. This followed positions at BNP Paribas CIB in London and Bayerische Landesbank in New York, where he had responsibilities over execution of debt financing and advisory mandates primarily related to financing of infrastructure corporates and projects in Europe and the Americas respectively.
Sacha began his career at the United Nations in 2001 where he worked on promotion of ESG best practices within the private sector, before moving to ESG/sustainable investment adviser Vigeo Eiris (now Moody’s ESG) in Paris. He is a graduate of the University of York (BA) and Columbia University (MIA in International Finance & Policy) and is a CFA® Charterholder.
Paul Colatrella
North America Head of the Debt Infrastructure Investment Team
Paul Colatrella
North America Head of the Debt Infrastructure Investment Team
Paul Colatrella joined Infranity in 2024, as Head of the Debt Infrastructure Investment Team in North America.
Before joining Fiera Private Debt as its Head of Infrastructure Debt in 2020, Paul was the Head of Clean Energy Infrastructure Credit for Capital dynamics, a leading clean energy investor. He managed all aspects of fundraising, originating, and investing, related to the strategy he brought to the firm in early 2018. Previously, he co-headed the Private Credit Power Generation Team at Ares Private Debt Power Generation from 2011 to 2017. In this role, he recommended all power-related debt transactions to the Ares Investment Committee, which had final investment authority. He also served on the Investment Committee for Ares Energy Investors Funds, overseeing a private equity acquisition by Ares, which he led through the due diligence process. Before Ares, he was a Senior Vice President at TCW/EIG Global Energy Partners from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, he spent 14 years in project finance banking at HypoVereinsbank, AG, and Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, LTD (now Mizuho).
Paul holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham University and a BA (cum laude) in European History from the University of Rochester.
Before joining Fiera Private Debt as its Head of Infrastructure Debt in 2020, Paul was the Head of Clean Energy Infrastructure Credit for Capital dynamics, a leading clean energy investor. He managed all aspects of fundraising, originating, and investing, related to the strategy he brought to the firm in early 2018. Previously, he co-headed the Private Credit Power Generation Team at Ares Private Debt Power Generation from 2011 to 2017. In this role, he recommended all power-related debt transactions to the Ares Investment Committee, which had final investment authority. He also served on the Investment Committee for Ares Energy Investors Funds, overseeing a private equity acquisition by Ares, which he led through the due diligence process. Before Ares, he was a Senior Vice President at TCW/EIG Global Energy Partners from 2006 to 2011. Prior to that, he spent 14 years in project finance banking at HypoVereinsbank, AG, and Dai-Ichi Kangyo Bank, LTD (now Mizuho).
Paul holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham University and a BA (cum laude) in European History from the University of Rochester.
Stefan Rattensperger
Investment Managing Director
Stefan Rattensperger
Investment Managing Director
stefan Rattensperger joined Infranity in 2022 as an Investment Executive Director and was subsequently in promoted to Managing Director 2024.
Stefan started his career in 2006 at the World Bank, advising on infrastructure projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, before moving to Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (‘CEPA’) in London in 2007. At CEPA he focused on financial and economic advice in the energy, social infrastructure and utility sectors, both for UK and Emerging Markets clients.
In 2009 Stefan joined Arup’s transaction advisory team where he was a senior consultant supporting infrastructure investors with commercial due diligence on European M&A transactions, in particular transport and regulated infrastructure assets. In 2011 he moved to Investec’s Power and Infrastructure team in London as an associate, where he focused on European lending and debt advisory, particularly on power and renewables, and digital infrastructure transactions. He was most recently a Senior Director and part of the London leadership team responsible for client coverage, structuring and execution of a wide range of debt financings solutions.
Stefan holds a degree from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and a master’s degree in international economics and development from Johns Hopkins University, SAIS. He is also a CFA® Charterholder.
Stefan started his career in 2006 at the World Bank, advising on infrastructure projects in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, before moving to Cambridge Economic Policy Associates (‘CEPA’) in London in 2007. At CEPA he focused on financial and economic advice in the energy, social infrastructure and utility sectors, both for UK and Emerging Markets clients.
In 2009 Stefan joined Arup’s transaction advisory team where he was a senior consultant supporting infrastructure investors with commercial due diligence on European M&A transactions, in particular transport and regulated infrastructure assets. In 2011 he moved to Investec’s Power and Infrastructure team in London as an associate, where he focused on European lending and debt advisory, particularly on power and renewables, and digital infrastructure transactions. He was most recently a Senior Director and part of the London leadership team responsible for client coverage, structuring and execution of a wide range of debt financings solutions.
Stefan holds a degree from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and a master’s degree in international economics and development from Johns Hopkins University, SAIS. He is also a CFA® Charterholder.
Nicolas Oddos
Investment Executive Director
Nicolas Oddos
Investment Executive Director
Nicolas Oddos joined Infranity’s investment team in 2018 as an Investment Vice President and was promoted to Executive Director in 2023.
Nicolas began his career in 2013 at Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in London as a project finance analyst. Nicolas worked there until 2015, where he was involved in financing and debt advisory transactions in Europe in various sub-sectors of infrastructure (including transport, gas, and waste treatment). He then joined Macquarie Infrastructure Debt Investment Solutions in London as part of the investment team where he participated in debt investments in the toll roads, airports, utilities, and renewable energy sub-sectors for clients in Europe.
Nicolas is a graduate of École des Mines de Saint Étienne and holds a masters in inance from IAE Saint-Étienne
Nicolas began his career in 2013 at Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank in London as a project finance analyst. Nicolas worked there until 2015, where he was involved in financing and debt advisory transactions in Europe in various sub-sectors of infrastructure (including transport, gas, and waste treatment). He then joined Macquarie Infrastructure Debt Investment Solutions in London as part of the investment team where he participated in debt investments in the toll roads, airports, utilities, and renewable energy sub-sectors for clients in Europe.
Nicolas is a graduate of École des Mines de Saint Étienne and holds a masters in inance from IAE Saint-Étienne
Katherine McElroy
Investment Managing Director
Katherine McElroy
Investment Managing Director
Katherine McElroy joined Infranity’s investment team in 2024 as an Investment Managing Director.
Previous to Infranity, Katherine was a Managing Director at Fiera Private Debt, focused on direct investments in North American infrastructure projects. At Fiera she was responsible for investment origination and execution, strategy development, and fundraising activities. Before joining Fiera in 2020, Katherine was a founding member of the Clean Energy Infrastructure Credit strategy at Capital Dynamics and served on the firm’s Responsible Investment Committee. Prior to Capital Dynamics, she was an originator on the Debt Team at General Electric Energy Financial Services (GE EFS), focused on power and renewables investments. In addition to her origination role at GE EFS, Katherine managed opportunistic trading activity for the debt portfolio. She joined GE EFS in 2016 after spending twelve years at The Royal Bank of Scotland/RBS Greenwich Capital, where she held various roles in loan portfolio management/trading, capital markets, and credit risk analysis.
Katherine holds a BSBA (magna cum laude) in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Previous to Infranity, Katherine was a Managing Director at Fiera Private Debt, focused on direct investments in North American infrastructure projects. At Fiera she was responsible for investment origination and execution, strategy development, and fundraising activities. Before joining Fiera in 2020, Katherine was a founding member of the Clean Energy Infrastructure Credit strategy at Capital Dynamics and served on the firm’s Responsible Investment Committee. Prior to Capital Dynamics, she was an originator on the Debt Team at General Electric Energy Financial Services (GE EFS), focused on power and renewables investments. In addition to her origination role at GE EFS, Katherine managed opportunistic trading activity for the debt portfolio. She joined GE EFS in 2016 after spending twelve years at The Royal Bank of Scotland/RBS Greenwich Capital, where she held various roles in loan portfolio management/trading, capital markets, and credit risk analysis.
Katherine holds a BSBA (magna cum laude) in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Georgios Tzimas
Investment Director
Georgios Tzimas
Investment Director
Georgios Tzimas joined Infranity in 2021 as a Vice President within the debt investment team and was promoted to Investment Director in 2023.
Georgios started his career at Vinci Group in 2015, before moving to the Infrastructure and Transportation department of the Caisse des Dépôts Group in 2017 focusing on equity and quasi-equity investments in national infrastructure and mobility. In 2018, Georgios joined NatWest in London as an infrastructure and project finance associate, covering debt advisory and lending across corporate and project finance structures with a focus on utilities, transportation, telecom and renewable energy sectors.
Georgios graduated as a civil engineer (double degree) from École des Ponts ParisTech and National Technical University of Athens and holds a master’s degree in infrastructure project finance.
Georgios started his career at Vinci Group in 2015, before moving to the Infrastructure and Transportation department of the Caisse des Dépôts Group in 2017 focusing on equity and quasi-equity investments in national infrastructure and mobility. In 2018, Georgios joined NatWest in London as an infrastructure and project finance associate, covering debt advisory and lending across corporate and project finance structures with a focus on utilities, transportation, telecom and renewable energy sectors.
Georgios graduated as a civil engineer (double degree) from École des Ponts ParisTech and National Technical University of Athens and holds a master’s degree in infrastructure project finance.
Garbiñe Unda Barturen
Investment Director
Garbiñe Unda Barturen
Investment Director
Garbiñe Unda Barturen joined Infranity in 2018 as an Investment Associate and, as of January 2024, holds the position of Director in the Infrastructure Debt team.
Garbiñe began her career in 2016 at BBVA Bank in Spain where she completed the Corporate and Investment Banking Graduate Program that enabled her to work across a wide variety of products and sectors, including project finance, real estate, portfolio management and corporate financing. She was then hired in 2017 as Project Finance Global Energy Analyst where she was involved in water and energy projects in Chilean and Spanish markets.
Garbiñe holds a degree in Business Administration from Deusto Business School (Bilbao, Spain).
Garbiñe began her career in 2016 at BBVA Bank in Spain where she completed the Corporate and Investment Banking Graduate Program that enabled her to work across a wide variety of products and sectors, including project finance, real estate, portfolio management and corporate financing. She was then hired in 2017 as Project Finance Global Energy Analyst where she was involved in water and energy projects in Chilean and Spanish markets.
Garbiñe holds a degree in Business Administration from Deusto Business School (Bilbao, Spain).
William Kim
Investment Director
William Kim
Investment Director
William Kim joined Infranity in 2024 as a Director within the Infrastructure Debt team.
Before joining Infranity in 2024, William was a Director on the Infrastructure Debt team at Fiera Private Debt. He was responsible for investment analysis and due diligence, as well as assisting with loan origination and fundraising efforts. Prior to Fiera Private Debt, he was an Associate on the Clean Energy Infrastructure Credit Team at Capital Dynamics and an Analyst on the Project and Infrastructure Finance Team at Investec. He began his career as a Portfolio Management Analyst at HPS Investment Partners.
William holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University.
Before joining Infranity in 2024, William was a Director on the Infrastructure Debt team at Fiera Private Debt. He was responsible for investment analysis and due diligence, as well as assisting with loan origination and fundraising efforts. Prior to Fiera Private Debt, he was an Associate on the Clean Energy Infrastructure Credit Team at Capital Dynamics and an Analyst on the Project and Infrastructure Finance Team at Investec. He began his career as a Portfolio Management Analyst at HPS Investment Partners.
William holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Accounting from the Leonard N. Stern School of Business at New York University.
Marie Dowlatyari
Investment Vice President
Marie Dowlatyari
Investment Vice President
Marie Dowlatyari joined Infranity in 2021 as an Investment Vice President.
Marie began her career in 2015 with several internships at Santander CIB in the M&A department, then at Société Générale CIB in Telecom Finance.
In 2018, she joined Société Générale as a project finance analyst in the energy and infrastructure sector in Milan. There she worked on important transactions for the Italian energy and telecom infrastructure markets, such as the structuring and financing of the largest fiber network in Europe and the acquisition financing of the third-largest photovoltaic operator in Europe.
Marie is a graduate of Sciences-Po Paris and the Getulio Vargas Foundation (Brazil).
Marie began her career in 2015 with several internships at Santander CIB in the M&A department, then at Société Générale CIB in Telecom Finance.
In 2018, she joined Société Générale as a project finance analyst in the energy and infrastructure sector in Milan. There she worked on important transactions for the Italian energy and telecom infrastructure markets, such as the structuring and financing of the largest fiber network in Europe and the acquisition financing of the third-largest photovoltaic operator in Europe.
Marie is a graduate of Sciences-Po Paris and the Getulio Vargas Foundation (Brazil).
Julien Dersy
Investment Vice President
Julien Dersy
Investment Vice President
Julien became part of the Infranity team in September 2020, initially as an analyst, and he was subsequently promoted to Vice Present in 2023.
Julien began his career in 2016 in the M&A department of Natixis Partners before joining the French representation to the OECD in Paris as an intern advisor. In 2018, he joined Crédit Agricole CIB in London as part of the infrastructure team where he was in charge of building financial models for several major players in the sector.
In 2019, he joined VINCI Concessions in Paris as a junior project manager where he worked on the construction, review and optimization of financial models for several large-scale acquisition projects, notably in the airport sector.
Julien is a graduate of Sciences-Po Paris and HEC.
Julien began his career in 2016 in the M&A department of Natixis Partners before joining the French representation to the OECD in Paris as an intern advisor. In 2018, he joined Crédit Agricole CIB in London as part of the infrastructure team where he was in charge of building financial models for several major players in the sector.
In 2019, he joined VINCI Concessions in Paris as a junior project manager where he worked on the construction, review and optimization of financial models for several large-scale acquisition projects, notably in the airport sector.
Julien is a graduate of Sciences-Po Paris and HEC.
Ryan Lewis
Investment Associate
Ryan Lewis
Investment Associate
In April 2022, Ryan Lewis joined Infranity as an associate within the investment team.
Ryan began his career in 2017 as a graduate at Santander’s retail bank. One year later, he joined Santander CIB where he worked as a graduate in the Structured Finance Risk and Project Finance teams. In 2019 he joined the Corporate Finance team as an analyst before becoming an associate, working on the origination and execution of corporate finance opportunities, primarily in the Renewable Energy and Infrastructure sectors. There, he worked on a number of high-profile transactions including the sale of the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm and a £1.2bn rights issue for one of the top UK airlines.
Ryan holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from Cardiff University. During his studies, he worked for one year in the Structural Engineering team of EM Highways, now Kier.
Ryan began his career in 2017 as a graduate at Santander’s retail bank. One year later, he joined Santander CIB where he worked as a graduate in the Structured Finance Risk and Project Finance teams. In 2019 he joined the Corporate Finance team as an analyst before becoming an associate, working on the origination and execution of corporate finance opportunities, primarily in the Renewable Energy and Infrastructure sectors. There, he worked on a number of high-profile transactions including the sale of the world’s largest operational offshore wind farm and a £1.2bn rights issue for one of the top UK airlines.
Ryan holds a master’s degree in civil engineering from Cardiff University. During his studies, he worked for one year in the Structural Engineering team of EM Highways, now Kier.
Marion Jacquet
Investment Associate
Marion Jacquet
Investment Associate
Marion Jacquet joined Infranity in February 2022, assuming the role of an analyst within the investment team. He was subsequently promoted to associate in 2023.
Marion began her career in 2019 with an internship at Swiss Life Asset Managers in the Infrastructure Private Equity team in Zurich. In 2020, she joined KPMG as an Infrastructure and Project Finance analyst in Paris. There she advised different private consortiums on important transactions in the waste treatment and energy markets in France.
Marion is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland).
Marion began her career in 2019 with an internship at Swiss Life Asset Managers in the Infrastructure Private Equity team in Zurich. In 2020, she joined KPMG as an Infrastructure and Project Finance analyst in Paris. There she advised different private consortiums on important transactions in the waste treatment and energy markets in France.
Marion is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland).
Wei Wang
Investment Analyst
Wei Wang
Investment Analyst
Wei Wang joined Infranity in January 2023 as an analyst within the investment team.
Wei began his career in 2020 as an M&A intern at Messier & Associés, where he was involved in Energy and Utility transactions. In 2021, he joined the Project Finance and Modelling team at Deloitte in Paris as an analyst before becoming an associate. There he worked on project financing and M&A advisory, primarily in the Renewable Energy sector.
Wei holds a master’s degree in finance from ESCP.
Wei began his career in 2020 as an M&A intern at Messier & Associés, where he was involved in Energy and Utility transactions. In 2021, he joined the Project Finance and Modelling team at Deloitte in Paris as an analyst before becoming an associate. There he worked on project financing and M&A advisory, primarily in the Renewable Energy sector.
Wei holds a master’s degree in finance from ESCP.
Jérémy Paigné
Investment Analyst
Jérémy Paigné
Investment Analyst
Jérémy Paigné joined Infranity in February 2023 as an analyst in the investment team.
Jeremy began his career in 2019 with several internships at Credit Agricole CIB in Coverage and at Eolfi as Financial Analyst in renewable projects. In 2021, he joined BNP Paribas as a Project Finance intern in Paris, he then transferred to the London offices in January 2022 as an Infrastructure and Project Finance analyst. Jeremy worked on important transactions in the Telecom infrastructure and transport sector in Europe.
Jeremy holds a master in Banking & Finance from the University Paris-Dauphin.
Jeremy began his career in 2019 with several internships at Credit Agricole CIB in Coverage and at Eolfi as Financial Analyst in renewable projects. In 2021, he joined BNP Paribas as a Project Finance intern in Paris, he then transferred to the London offices in January 2022 as an Infrastructure and Project Finance analyst. Jeremy worked on important transactions in the Telecom infrastructure and transport sector in Europe.
Jeremy holds a master in Banking & Finance from the University Paris-Dauphin.
Mélissa Rigaud
Investment Analyst
Mélissa Rigaud
Investment Analyst
Mélissa Rigaud joined Infranity in 2024 as an Investment Analyst within the debt investment team.
Mélissa began her career in 2019 at Edmond de Rothschild, initially serving as a trainee in the investment fund risk department. Subsequently, she gained valuable experience at the private equity desk of the group. In 2022, Mélissa transitioned to Capcora, assuming the role of M&A and Debt Advisory Associate within the renewable energy sector. Her responsibilities included advising on a range of deals, encompassing senior and junior debt, as well as development financing, on behalf of prominent German and other European developers/IPP.
Mélissa is an alumna of ESSEC Business School, having graduated with a Master’s in Finance.
Mélissa began her career in 2019 at Edmond de Rothschild, initially serving as a trainee in the investment fund risk department. Subsequently, she gained valuable experience at the private equity desk of the group. In 2022, Mélissa transitioned to Capcora, assuming the role of M&A and Debt Advisory Associate within the renewable energy sector. Her responsibilities included advising on a range of deals, encompassing senior and junior debt, as well as development financing, on behalf of prominent German and other European developers/IPP.
Mélissa is an alumna of ESSEC Business School, having graduated with a Master’s in Finance.
Louis Wrenn
Investment Analyst
Louis Wrenn
Investment Analyst
Louis Wrenn joined Infranity in 2023 as an analyst in the debt investment team.
Louis initiated his career in 2021 as an intern in Infranity’s investment team, contributing to various transactions in the energy transition and digital transformation sectors.
Louis is a graduate of Loughborough University.
Louis initiated his career in 2021 as an intern in Infranity’s investment team, contributing to various transactions in the energy transition and digital transformation sectors.
Louis is a graduate of Loughborough University.
Samy Zouaoui
Managing Director – Head of Portfolio Management
Samy Zouaoui
Managing Director – Head of Portfolio Management
Samy Zouaoui joined Infranity in July 2023 as Managing Director and Head of Portfolio Management.
Samy started his carrer in 1994 at C2G Conseil, an advisory firm, working on public debt audits in emerging countries on behalf of the World Bank, the European Commission (European Development Fund) and the Agence Française de Développement.
In 1998, he moved to Credit Agricole CIB as Credit Risk Officer in the Structured Finance division dedicated to Project Finance, Ship and Aircraft financing, Real Estate and LBO transactions. In 2001, he moved to the Project Finance Department becoming Head of the Project Evaluation Team.
In 2007, he was appointed Head of Portfolio Management for Project Finance. He was also in charge of the Equator Principles division, advising structuring teams and reviewing compliance on environmental and social aspects. In 2014, in addition to his Portfolio Management responsibilities, he took the role of General Secretary of the Energy and Infrastructure Group.
Samy is graduate of Sciences Po Grenoble and has a Master’s Degree in Development Economics and Cooperation from Sorbonne University.
Samy started his carrer in 1994 at C2G Conseil, an advisory firm, working on public debt audits in emerging countries on behalf of the World Bank, the European Commission (European Development Fund) and the Agence Française de Développement.
In 1998, he moved to Credit Agricole CIB as Credit Risk Officer in the Structured Finance division dedicated to Project Finance, Ship and Aircraft financing, Real Estate and LBO transactions. In 2001, he moved to the Project Finance Department becoming Head of the Project Evaluation Team.
In 2007, he was appointed Head of Portfolio Management for Project Finance. He was also in charge of the Equator Principles division, advising structuring teams and reviewing compliance on environmental and social aspects. In 2014, in addition to his Portfolio Management responsibilities, he took the role of General Secretary of the Energy and Infrastructure Group.
Samy is graduate of Sciences Po Grenoble and has a Master’s Degree in Development Economics and Cooperation from Sorbonne University.
Anouch Mkhitarian
Portfolio Manager
Anouch Mkhitarian
Portfolio Manager
In 2021, Anouch Mkhitarian became part of the Infranity team as a Portfolio Manager.
Anouch started her career in 2006 at Accuracy as an analyst, where she gained strong financial expertise, becoming Transactions Support Manager in 2011.
She then joined Alstom as an investor relations manager, where her role involved preparing the group’s quarterly publications for financial markets, answering analysts’ and investors’ requirements and assisting senior management with investor roadshows.
In 2015, Anouch joined Vinci Concessions as a Structured Finance Manager, responsible for all financial aspects of bid preparation, fund raising and tender submissions for road and airport concession projects.
After 3 years with Vinci, she joined the Agence Française de Développement, where she worked as a portfolio manager focusing on project finance in French overseas territories, health sector companies and investment funds and banks in emerging markets.
Anouch is a graduate of the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Sciences Po Paris, and the French Ecole Nationale d’Administration.
Anouch started her career in 2006 at Accuracy as an analyst, where she gained strong financial expertise, becoming Transactions Support Manager in 2011.
She then joined Alstom as an investor relations manager, where her role involved preparing the group’s quarterly publications for financial markets, answering analysts’ and investors’ requirements and assisting senior management with investor roadshows.
In 2015, Anouch joined Vinci Concessions as a Structured Finance Manager, responsible for all financial aspects of bid preparation, fund raising and tender submissions for road and airport concession projects.
After 3 years with Vinci, she joined the Agence Française de Développement, where she worked as a portfolio manager focusing on project finance in French overseas territories, health sector companies and investment funds and banks in emerging markets.
Anouch is a graduate of the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Sciences Po Paris, and the French Ecole Nationale d’Administration.
Marianne Mauger
Portfolio Manager
Marianne Mauger
Portfolio Manager
Marianne Mauger joined Infranity as a Portfolio Manager in November 2023.
Marianne embarked on her career in 2008 at Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as an Export Finance analyst, specializing in structuring transactions covered by Export Credit Agencies in the EMEA and Asia region. She later transitioned to the Project Finance Portfolio Management team, dedicating 9 years to numerous project finance deals across the entire EMEA region and various sectors including Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure. During this period, Marianne focused on ESG matters, ensuring transactions aligned with Equator Principles standards.
Marianne is a graduate of ESCP Business School and holds a master’s degree in business law from Nanterre University.
Marianne embarked on her career in 2008 at Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as an Export Finance analyst, specializing in structuring transactions covered by Export Credit Agencies in the EMEA and Asia region. She later transitioned to the Project Finance Portfolio Management team, dedicating 9 years to numerous project finance deals across the entire EMEA region and various sectors including Energy, Natural Resources and Infrastructure. During this period, Marianne focused on ESG matters, ensuring transactions aligned with Equator Principles standards.
Marianne is a graduate of ESCP Business School and holds a master’s degree in business law from Nanterre University.
Mélanie Legrand
Portfolio Manager
Mélanie Legrand
Portfolio Manager
Mélanie Legrand joined Infranity as a Portfolio Manager in 2022 and was subsequently promoted to Portfolio Manager Director in 2024.
Mélanie started her career in 2010 at Dexia Crédit Local as Portfolio Manager of an international portfolio of structured finance deals in the energy sector with a focus on renewables.
She then evolved within Dexia Crédit Local becoming Manager – Workout and Special situations in 2013, where her role involved evaluating the restructuring options of distressed project finance deals, negotiating with the parties involved and implementing the solutions.
In 2017, she became Senior Portfolio Manager for international project finance deals in the infrastructure sector with a focus on PPP/PFI.
Mélanie is a graduate of Sciences Po Lyon and the ESSEC Business School.
Mélanie started her career in 2010 at Dexia Crédit Local as Portfolio Manager of an international portfolio of structured finance deals in the energy sector with a focus on renewables.
She then evolved within Dexia Crédit Local becoming Manager – Workout and Special situations in 2013, where her role involved evaluating the restructuring options of distressed project finance deals, negotiating with the parties involved and implementing the solutions.
In 2017, she became Senior Portfolio Manager for international project finance deals in the infrastructure sector with a focus on PPP/PFI.
Mélanie is a graduate of Sciences Po Lyon and the ESSEC Business School.
Investment-Equity
Jaime Hector
Investment Managing Director – Co-head of Investment Equity
Jaime Hector
Investment Managing Director – Co-head of Investment Equity
Jaime Hector joined Infranity in 2019 as an investment consultant and was later promoted to Managing Director in 2020, where he led the equity investment activity.
From 1993 to 2005, Jaime worked for investment bank Schroders and, after its acquisition by Salomon Smith Barney, (leading to the rebranding to Citigroup) he focused on financing and private M&A in the infrastructure sector. He also analyzed equity investments in infrastructure as principal.
Throughout the years 2006 to 2017, Jaime worked as an investment director at EISER, an independent infrastructure equity fund manager (initially part of ABN Amro) in London and became a partner in 2010. He originated and managed investments in gas and electricity networks, renewable energy and transportation. In 2017, Jaime moved from EISER to 3i Investments, where he worked for 18 months as a senior advisor on the origination, execution and asset management of investments for 3i’s infrastructure funds. In 2019 he worked briefly as an independent consultant to Brookfield Infrastructure UK Limited on the strategic, commercial and financial analysis of several assets in the Spanish infrastructure sector.
Jaime graduated in Aeronautical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and holds a master’s degree in business administration from IESE, University of Navarra.
From 1993 to 2005, Jaime worked for investment bank Schroders and, after its acquisition by Salomon Smith Barney, (leading to the rebranding to Citigroup) he focused on financing and private M&A in the infrastructure sector. He also analyzed equity investments in infrastructure as principal.
Throughout the years 2006 to 2017, Jaime worked as an investment director at EISER, an independent infrastructure equity fund manager (initially part of ABN Amro) in London and became a partner in 2010. He originated and managed investments in gas and electricity networks, renewable energy and transportation. In 2017, Jaime moved from EISER to 3i Investments, where he worked for 18 months as a senior advisor on the origination, execution and asset management of investments for 3i’s infrastructure funds. In 2019 he worked briefly as an independent consultant to Brookfield Infrastructure UK Limited on the strategic, commercial and financial analysis of several assets in the Spanish infrastructure sector.
Jaime graduated in Aeronautical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and holds a master’s degree in business administration from IESE, University of Navarra.
Louis-Roch Burgard
Investment Managing Director – Co-head of Investment Equity
Louis-Roch Burgard
Investment Managing Director – Co-head of Investment Equity
Louis-Roch Burgard joined Infranity in 2022 as an Investment Managing Director, bringing with him extensive operational and strategic experience, as well as an unwavering commitment to promoting the sustainable development of infrastructure projects.
Louis-Roch started his career in 1998 as a civil servant at the Ministry of Finance, prior to joining the recently created VINCI Group. Within the group, Louis-Roch was successively advisor to the CEO, held various operational management positions at VINCI Energies, and then became the CEO of VINCI Concessions and a member of the Group’s Executive Committee for 7 years.
Louis-Roch left VINCI in 2014 to join the investment team of privately owned fund manager LBO France for a year, before becoming the CEO of SAUR in 2016.
At SAUR, a leader in water and waste municipal services, he finalized the exit from the waste sector, pushed the redevelopment of international activities and led the sale process to a leading Infrastructure fund.
In 2020, he became the CEO of CNIM Group, a listed, family-owned business, active in waste management and large industrial components, under restructuring.
Louis-Roch brings his wide operational and strategic experience, from successfully managing large infrastructure corporate companies, as well as his deep commitment to ensuring the sustainable development of infrastructure projects to Infranity.
Graduate of Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris, Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Major Finance), Masters Degree in Public Management from Paris Dauphine University, and graduate from the Ecole Nationale d’Administration as an Inspecteur des Finances.
Louis-Roch started his career in 1998 as a civil servant at the Ministry of Finance, prior to joining the recently created VINCI Group. Within the group, Louis-Roch was successively advisor to the CEO, held various operational management positions at VINCI Energies, and then became the CEO of VINCI Concessions and a member of the Group’s Executive Committee for 7 years.
Louis-Roch left VINCI in 2014 to join the investment team of privately owned fund manager LBO France for a year, before becoming the CEO of SAUR in 2016.
At SAUR, a leader in water and waste municipal services, he finalized the exit from the waste sector, pushed the redevelopment of international activities and led the sale process to a leading Infrastructure fund.
In 2020, he became the CEO of CNIM Group, a listed, family-owned business, active in waste management and large industrial components, under restructuring.
Louis-Roch brings his wide operational and strategic experience, from successfully managing large infrastructure corporate companies, as well as his deep commitment to ensuring the sustainable development of infrastructure projects to Infranity.
Graduate of Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris, Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Paris (Major Finance), Masters Degree in Public Management from Paris Dauphine University, and graduate from the Ecole Nationale d’Administration as an Inspecteur des Finances.
Romain Le Mélinaidre
Investment Executive Director
Romain Le Mélinaidre
Investment Executive Director
Romain Le Mélinaidre joined Infranity in 2022 as an Executive Director, providing crucial support to Infranity’s expanding activities in equity transactions.
Romain started his career in 2007 at ABN AMRO (Graduate Program). Subsequently, he held investment banking roles at RBS’s Power & Utilities and Infrastructure teams between 2008 and 2010 and then at Société Générale M&A team between 2010 and 2013. Romain moved to InfraVia Capital Partners in 2013, where he spent more than 8 years as an Investment Director. He was responsible for originating and executing transactions in the European mid-cap infrastructure space. He is bringing substantial infrastructure buy-side experience with a strong expertise in digital assets.
Romain graduated from the EM Lyon Business School and holds a Master’s degree of Science in Management.
Romain started his career in 2007 at ABN AMRO (Graduate Program). Subsequently, he held investment banking roles at RBS’s Power & Utilities and Infrastructure teams between 2008 and 2010 and then at Société Générale M&A team between 2010 and 2013. Romain moved to InfraVia Capital Partners in 2013, where he spent more than 8 years as an Investment Director. He was responsible for originating and executing transactions in the European mid-cap infrastructure space. He is bringing substantial infrastructure buy-side experience with a strong expertise in digital assets.
Romain graduated from the EM Lyon Business School and holds a Master’s degree of Science in Management.
Ana Vugdelija
Investment Vice President
Ana Vugdelija
Investment Vice President
Ana joined Infranity in 2023 as a Vice President, contributing the firm’s expanded activities in equity transactions.
Ana initiated her career in 2009 at NYSE Euronext, specializing in trading floor operations. Subsequently, she transitioned to an investment banking role at Société Générale M&A Power, Utilities and Infrastructure team from 2013 to 2015. In 2016, Ana joined Denham Capital, where she oversaw the execution and asset management of power investments in Emerging Markets, primarily Africa and Latam.
By 2019, she became part of Aviva Investors Equity Infrastructure team, where her responsibilities included originating and executing transactions in the UK and European mid-cap infrastructure space. With over 8 years of experience in infrastructure buy-side roles, Ana has developed a robust expertise in renewables and energy transition sectors.
Ana holds a degree in Economics from St Francis College in New York and a Master’s degree in Finance from Bocconi University.
Ana initiated her career in 2009 at NYSE Euronext, specializing in trading floor operations. Subsequently, she transitioned to an investment banking role at Société Générale M&A Power, Utilities and Infrastructure team from 2013 to 2015. In 2016, Ana joined Denham Capital, where she oversaw the execution and asset management of power investments in Emerging Markets, primarily Africa and Latam.
By 2019, she became part of Aviva Investors Equity Infrastructure team, where her responsibilities included originating and executing transactions in the UK and European mid-cap infrastructure space. With over 8 years of experience in infrastructure buy-side roles, Ana has developed a robust expertise in renewables and energy transition sectors.
Ana holds a degree in Economics from St Francis College in New York and a Master’s degree in Finance from Bocconi University.
Pierre-Alexandre Buil
Investment Vice President
Pierre-Alexandre Buil
Investment Vice President
Pierre-Alexandre Buil joined Infranity in 2021 as an Associate within the investment team and was later promoted to Vice President in 2023.
Pierre-Alexandre started his career in 2017 at Barclays, providing investment banking services including M&A and debt advisory to strategic and financial investors. Until 2018 he was based in the Barclays Paris office covering French clients. He then joined the London-based Power, Utilities & Infrastructure team covering clients across Europe. Pierre-Alexandre has over 7 years of experience in investment banking and in the infrastructure sector.
Pierre-Alexandre is a graduate engineer of CentraleSupélec and holds a Master in Management from ESCP Business School.
Pierre-Alexandre started his career in 2017 at Barclays, providing investment banking services including M&A and debt advisory to strategic and financial investors. Until 2018 he was based in the Barclays Paris office covering French clients. He then joined the London-based Power, Utilities & Infrastructure team covering clients across Europe. Pierre-Alexandre has over 7 years of experience in investment banking and in the infrastructure sector.
Pierre-Alexandre is a graduate engineer of CentraleSupélec and holds a Master in Management from ESCP Business School.
Guglielmo Iani
Investment Associate
Guglielmo Iani
Investment Associate
Guglielmo Iani joined Infranity in 2022 as an Investment Associate in the Equity team.
Guglielmo began his career in 2020 as a Corporate Finance Graduate at Deutsche Bank in London, covering the position of Analyst in the Infrastructure and Utilities M&A team. During his time there, he originated and executed a number of core and core+ opportunities in the large-cap landscape, including one of the most notable takeovers in the UK market (£4bn+).
He holds a master’s degree in finance and accounting from Bocconi University. During his studies, he interned at Pininfarina S.p.A. in the OEM Engineering team.
Guglielmo began his career in 2020 as a Corporate Finance Graduate at Deutsche Bank in London, covering the position of Analyst in the Infrastructure and Utilities M&A team. During his time there, he originated and executed a number of core and core+ opportunities in the large-cap landscape, including one of the most notable takeovers in the UK market (£4bn+).
He holds a master’s degree in finance and accounting from Bocconi University. During his studies, he interned at Pininfarina S.p.A. in the OEM Engineering team.
Marion Himbert
Investment Vice President
Marion Himbert
Investment Vice President
Marion Himbert joined Infranity in May 2024 as a Vice President in the equity investment team.
Marion started her career in 2015 with M&A internships at Crédit Agricole CIB and Lazard, and an experience at the French Ministry of Economy (Inspection Générale des Finances). She then joined Lazard as an investment banker in London, where she advised on a variety of transactions in the energy and natural resources sectors. In 2021, she joined KKR’s infrastructure private equity team focusing on energy transition investments across core, core + and growth. She notably worked on the acquisition of a leading European electricity distribution service operator and the take-private of a French diversified renewable energy producer, thereafter, supporting management teams at the Board.
Marion is a graduate of ESCP Business School and holds a double degree in Law from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Marion started her career in 2015 with M&A internships at Crédit Agricole CIB and Lazard, and an experience at the French Ministry of Economy (Inspection Générale des Finances). She then joined Lazard as an investment banker in London, where she advised on a variety of transactions in the energy and natural resources sectors. In 2021, she joined KKR’s infrastructure private equity team focusing on energy transition investments across core, core + and growth. She notably worked on the acquisition of a leading European electricity distribution service operator and the take-private of a French diversified renewable energy producer, thereafter, supporting management teams at the Board.
Marion is a graduate of ESCP Business School and holds a double degree in Law from Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.
Manon Lherbière
Investment Analyst
Manon Lherbière
Investment Analyst
Manon Lherbière joined Infranity in March 2023 as an Investment Analyst in the equity investment team.
Manon started her career in 2019 with two internships, in Transaction Services at Mazars in Paris and in Private Debt investment at ODDO BHF in Frankfurt. She then joined Access Capital Partners, a generalist infrastructure fund in Paris, as part of a training contract alongside her final year of studies.
In 2021, she joined RGREEN INVEST and worked on energy transition and renewable energy infrastructure transactions, with two notable pan-European IPP investments.
Manon holds an engineering degree from Ecole Centrale Paris
Manon started her career in 2019 with two internships, in Transaction Services at Mazars in Paris and in Private Debt investment at ODDO BHF in Frankfurt. She then joined Access Capital Partners, a generalist infrastructure fund in Paris, as part of a training contract alongside her final year of studies.
In 2021, she joined RGREEN INVEST and worked on energy transition and renewable energy infrastructure transactions, with two notable pan-European IPP investments.
Manon holds an engineering degree from Ecole Centrale Paris
Valentin Fontaine
Investment Analyst
Valentin Fontaine
Investment Analyst
Valentin Fontaine joined Infranity in February 2022 as an analyst within the investment team.
Valentin began his career in 2019 with several internships in infrastructure investment at Ardian and CDPQ and then in M&A at DC Advisory. During his internships, Valentin worked on important transactions in Telecom infrastructure and in the transportation sectors in Europe.
Valentin is a graduate of the MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking of EDHEC Business School.
Valentin began his career in 2019 with several internships in infrastructure investment at Ardian and CDPQ and then in M&A at DC Advisory. During his internships, Valentin worked on important transactions in Telecom infrastructure and in the transportation sectors in Europe.
Valentin is a graduate of the MSc in Corporate Finance & Banking of EDHEC Business School.
Patrick Liedtke
Chief Client Officer & Chief Economist
Patrick Liedtke
Chief Client Officer & Chief Economist
Patrick Liedtke joined Infranity in 2022 as Global Clients Officer and Chief Economist.
Patrick joined the Geneva Association in 1998, after a career in capital market analysis and economic research. In January 2001, he was appointed Secretary General and Managing Director of the Geneva Association.
In 2012, he was appointed Head of BlackRock’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG) for Europe, Middle East and Africa and became a member of the FIG Global Executive Committee and the Global Institutional Client Leadership Committee.
Patrick is the founder of the Chief Investment Officers Network, the Financial Directors Network, the Amsterdam Circle of Chief Economists, and co-founder of the Chief Risk Officers Network in insurance, the World Risk and Insurance Economics Congress and the Silver Workers Institute.
Patrick is a Professor of Risk and Insurance at Bayes Business School, City University, London and is also the author and editor of numerous books and over 150 articles and papers on insurance, investment, finance and economics.
Patrick graduated from the Technical University of Darmstadt in electrical engineering and financial economics.
Patrick joined the Geneva Association in 1998, after a career in capital market analysis and economic research. In January 2001, he was appointed Secretary General and Managing Director of the Geneva Association.
In 2012, he was appointed Head of BlackRock’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG) for Europe, Middle East and Africa and became a member of the FIG Global Executive Committee and the Global Institutional Client Leadership Committee.
Patrick is the founder of the Chief Investment Officers Network, the Financial Directors Network, the Amsterdam Circle of Chief Economists, and co-founder of the Chief Risk Officers Network in insurance, the World Risk and Insurance Economics Congress and the Silver Workers Institute.
Patrick is a Professor of Risk and Insurance at Bayes Business School, City University, London and is also the author and editor of numerous books and over 150 articles and papers on insurance, investment, finance and economics.
Patrick graduated from the Technical University of Darmstadt in electrical engineering and financial economics.
Nicolas Moriceau
Investor Relations Director
Nicolas Moriceau
Investor Relations Director
Nicolas Moriceau joined Infranity in June 2022 as an Investor Relations Director.
Nicolas initiated his career in 2002 as a Client Service Officer, covering French Institutional Investors at AXA Investment Managers. He then transitioned to a similar role at ADI Gestion, a Paris-based Hedge Fund, for a two-year tenure. Following this, Nicolas dedicated over 15 years of service at BNP Paribas Asset Management, where he managed relationships with investment consultants globally. Subsequently, he was appointed Head of Investment Specialists for the Private Debt & Real Assets unit. In this role, Nicolas, alongside his team, was responsible for the marketing of BNPPAM Private Debt investment capabilities.
Nicolas is a Graduate of the Grenoble Ecole de Management in France, holding a master’s in business management. He also holds a degree in Economic Sciences from the Tours Université.
Nicolas initiated his career in 2002 as a Client Service Officer, covering French Institutional Investors at AXA Investment Managers. He then transitioned to a similar role at ADI Gestion, a Paris-based Hedge Fund, for a two-year tenure. Following this, Nicolas dedicated over 15 years of service at BNP Paribas Asset Management, where he managed relationships with investment consultants globally. Subsequently, he was appointed Head of Investment Specialists for the Private Debt & Real Assets unit. In this role, Nicolas, alongside his team, was responsible for the marketing of BNPPAM Private Debt investment capabilities.
Nicolas is a Graduate of the Grenoble Ecole de Management in France, holding a master’s in business management. He also holds a degree in Economic Sciences from the Tours Université.
Nohman Iqbal
Investor Relations Director
Nohman Iqbal
Investor Relations Director
Nohman Iqbal became part of the Infranity team as an Investor Relations Director in 2023.
Nohman commenced his career at HSBC Asset Management, where he held various client management roles and established the Official Sector Institutions division. In 2018 he joined BlackRock as a Product Strategist, specializing in Quant Fixed Income strategies for four years. Before joining Infranity, Nohman worked at DWS, where he served as a Product Specialist, leading the international commercial development of the Infrastructure Debt business.
Nohman studied Business & Finance at the University of Applied Sciences Aachen in Germany and holds qualifications as Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA) and Certified European Financial Analyst (CEFA).
Nohman commenced his career at HSBC Asset Management, where he held various client management roles and established the Official Sector Institutions division. In 2018 he joined BlackRock as a Product Strategist, specializing in Quant Fixed Income strategies for four years. Before joining Infranity, Nohman worked at DWS, where he served as a Product Specialist, leading the international commercial development of the Infrastructure Debt business.
Nohman studied Business & Finance at the University of Applied Sciences Aachen in Germany and holds qualifications as Certified International Investment Analyst (CIIA) and Certified European Financial Analyst (CEFA).
Amaury Debiard
Investor Relations Vice President
Amaury Debiard
Investor Relations Vice President
Amaury Debiard joined Infranity in 2021 as an Associate within the Investor Relations team and was subsequently promoted to Investor Relations Vice President in 2024.
Amaury started his career in 2018 at Natixis Investor Managers, where he assumed the role of an RFP analyst for international clients, focusing on all Natixis IMs’ affiliates based in Paris.
In 2018, he transitioned to ODDO BHF AM, taking on the position of an RFP analyst for all listed products.
Amaury is a graduate in Management & Business Administration from IESEG School of Management, holding a master’s degree in finance.
Amaury started his career in 2018 at Natixis Investor Managers, where he assumed the role of an RFP analyst for international clients, focusing on all Natixis IMs’ affiliates based in Paris.
In 2018, he transitioned to ODDO BHF AM, taking on the position of an RFP analyst for all listed products.
Amaury is a graduate in Management & Business Administration from IESEG School of Management, holding a master’s degree in finance.
Siqi Ding
Investor Relations Vice President
Siqi Ding
Investor Relations Vice President
Siqi Ding joined Infranity in 2024 as a Vice President within the Investor Relations team, based in London.
Siqi initiated her career in 2016 within the Equity Capital Markets (“ECM”) team at Barclays Investment Bank. Transitioning to Bank of America in 2018, she specialized in the ECM team, focusing primarily on the DACH region. Throughout her tenure in ECM, Siqi played an integral role in facilitating over 25 capital raising transactions across diverse sectors and global territories, amassing a total value exceeding $40 billion.
In 2021, Siqi joined DigitalBridge, where her responsibilities shifted towards in-house fundraising and product development. She spearheaded numerous fundraising initiatives within the Digital Infrastructure sector, spanning various risk-return profiles and product suites, encompassing equity, debt, and co-investment strategies.
Siqi is a CFA® Charterholder and holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace and Aerothermal Engineering from the University of Cambridge.
Siqi initiated her career in 2016 within the Equity Capital Markets (“ECM”) team at Barclays Investment Bank. Transitioning to Bank of America in 2018, she specialized in the ECM team, focusing primarily on the DACH region. Throughout her tenure in ECM, Siqi played an integral role in facilitating over 25 capital raising transactions across diverse sectors and global territories, amassing a total value exceeding $40 billion.
In 2021, Siqi joined DigitalBridge, where her responsibilities shifted towards in-house fundraising and product development. She spearheaded numerous fundraising initiatives within the Digital Infrastructure sector, spanning various risk-return profiles and product suites, encompassing equity, debt, and co-investment strategies.
Siqi is a CFA® Charterholder and holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace and Aerothermal Engineering from the University of Cambridge.
Gaëtan Hillairet
Investor Relations Associate
Gaëtan Hillairet
Investor Relations Associate
Gaëtan Hillairet joined Infranity in June 2023 as an Investor Relations Associate.
Gaëtan started his career in 2017 in Paris through an apprenticeship at Natixis Investment Managers as an RFP analyst within the International RFP team.
In 2021 he was appointed Head of Due Diligence, and became responsible for leading the firm response to international prospects and clients managed by Natixis IM affiliates.
Gaëtan holds a master degree in Asset Management from the Paris Dauphine University.
Gaëtan started his career in 2017 in Paris through an apprenticeship at Natixis Investment Managers as an RFP analyst within the International RFP team.
In 2021 he was appointed Head of Due Diligence, and became responsible for leading the firm response to international prospects and clients managed by Natixis IM affiliates.
Gaëtan holds a master degree in Asset Management from the Paris Dauphine University.
Samiye Durmaz
Head of Client Service
Samiye Durmaz
Head of Client Service
Samiye Durmaz joined Infranity in April 2021 as Head of Client Service.
Samiye began her career in 1994 in the Debt Operations department of Merrill Lynch Capital Markets France that she later headed in her last three years, before joining Société Générale in 2003 as a management controller.
In 2006, she became Head of Business Support at BlackRock IM in Paris where she and her team were in charge of supporting BlackRock’s French retail and institutional investors.
In 2015, she joined TIKEHAU Investment Management as Head of Client Service where she implemented and managed the client service team, covering all clients of Tikehau IM invested in the company’s areas of expertise (private debt, real estate, private equity, and liquid strategies). In 2019, she became Head of Data Quality
Samiye began her career in 1994 in the Debt Operations department of Merrill Lynch Capital Markets France that she later headed in her last three years, before joining Société Générale in 2003 as a management controller.
In 2006, she became Head of Business Support at BlackRock IM in Paris where she and her team were in charge of supporting BlackRock’s French retail and institutional investors.
In 2015, she joined TIKEHAU Investment Management as Head of Client Service where she implemented and managed the client service team, covering all clients of Tikehau IM invested in the company’s areas of expertise (private debt, real estate, private equity, and liquid strategies). In 2019, she became Head of Data Quality
Gautier Hemedinger
Client Service Associate
Gautier Hemedinger
Client Service Associate
Gautier Hemedinger joined Infranity in March 2023 as a Client Service Associate within the Investors Relations & Client Service team.
Gautier began his career in 2019 as a Client Services Officer within Natixis CIB in Paris where he was in charge of a portfolio of European Institutional Clients mainly focused on Asset Managers. He then oversaw outsourcing some of the Natixis CIB Client Services activity while ensuring the ramp-up of the offshore team.
In 2022 Gautier participated in the creation of the Natixis CIB Chief Client Office and was part of the Relationship Management team in charge of ensuring the global relationship excellence of a portfolio of European Corporate & Institutional client part of the CIB’s top tier client with a specific focus on French based Asset Managers.
Gautier is a graduate from the Hult International Business School London and holds a degree from Université Paris Dauphine – PSL.
Gautier began his career in 2019 as a Client Services Officer within Natixis CIB in Paris where he was in charge of a portfolio of European Institutional Clients mainly focused on Asset Managers. He then oversaw outsourcing some of the Natixis CIB Client Services activity while ensuring the ramp-up of the offshore team.
In 2022 Gautier participated in the creation of the Natixis CIB Chief Client Office and was part of the Relationship Management team in charge of ensuring the global relationship excellence of a portfolio of European Corporate & Institutional client part of the CIB’s top tier client with a specific focus on French based Asset Managers.
Gautier is a graduate from the Hult International Business School London and holds a degree from Université Paris Dauphine – PSL.
Nixon Mathew
Client Service Analyst
Nixon Mathew
Client Service Analyst
Nixon Mathew joined Infranity in 2023 as an Intern in the Investor Relations team and has then been promoted to Client Service Analyst.
Nixon began his career in 2018 at Ernst & Young as a Transfer Pricing Analyst, shortly after completing his bachelor’s degree. After over a year in this role, he transitioned to managing his family-owned tire retreading business, where he led the sales and operations for two years.
Nixon holds a dual master’s degree from NEOMA Business School and a bachelor’s degree from Loyola College, India. He is also a CFA®️ Level III candidate.
Nixon began his career in 2018 at Ernst & Young as a Transfer Pricing Analyst, shortly after completing his bachelor’s degree. After over a year in this role, he transitioned to managing his family-owned tire retreading business, where he led the sales and operations for two years.
Nixon holds a dual master’s degree from NEOMA Business School and a bachelor’s degree from Loyola College, India. He is also a CFA®️ Level III candidate.
Cindy Khoy
Secretary General
Cindy Khoy
Secretary General
Joining the firm in 2023, Cindy Khoy is the General Secretary of Infranity, overseeing strategic planning, coordinating transversal projects and development initiatives, and supervising HR and Finance functions.
With over 16 years of extensive experience in asset management, Cindy honed her skills during her tenure at Amundi. She commenced her career in 2007 at Amundi’s Audit-Inspection team, progressing from Inspector to Head of Mission and ultimately Supervisor, where she oversaw audit missions on a global scale.
In 2012, Cindy expanded her expertise by joining Amundi UK in London as the Deputy Chief Risk Officer. Returning to Paris in 2014, she served as the Chief Risk Officer at Etoile Gestion, a French subsidiary of Amundi dedicated to the Crédit du Nord Group.
From 2017, Cindy played a pivotal role as the General Secretary within Amundi’s Institutional and Corporate Client Division. In 2020, she transitioned to become the General Secretary of Amundi Alternative and Real Assets Division, concurrently taking charge of compliance and risk supervision for this business unit.
Cindy is a graduate from EDHEC Business School, holding a Master’s degree in Finance.
With over 16 years of extensive experience in asset management, Cindy honed her skills during her tenure at Amundi. She commenced her career in 2007 at Amundi’s Audit-Inspection team, progressing from Inspector to Head of Mission and ultimately Supervisor, where she oversaw audit missions on a global scale.
In 2012, Cindy expanded her expertise by joining Amundi UK in London as the Deputy Chief Risk Officer. Returning to Paris in 2014, she served as the Chief Risk Officer at Etoile Gestion, a French subsidiary of Amundi dedicated to the Crédit du Nord Group.
From 2017, Cindy played a pivotal role as the General Secretary within Amundi’s Institutional and Corporate Client Division. In 2020, she transitioned to become the General Secretary of Amundi Alternative and Real Assets Division, concurrently taking charge of compliance and risk supervision for this business unit.
Cindy is a graduate from EDHEC Business School, holding a Master’s degree in Finance.
Pierre Briguet-Lamarre
General Counsel
Pierre Briguet-Lamarre
General Counsel
Pierre Briguet-Lamarre joined Infranity in 2023 as General Counsel.
Pierre began his career in the Istanbul office of Gide in 2005, advising French banks and industrial companies on their acquisitions and JVs. He then joined the Banking and Financial Regulatory team in Paris in 2006, where he advised institutional investors and financial institutions on domestic and cross border acquisitions and restructurings, fund managers on the creation of investment funds, and LPs in their investments into closed-ended funds.
In 2011, Pierre joined Clifford Chance as a senior associate in the Private Funds group, advising GPs on the structuring of pan-European investment vehicles and investor negotiations, with a particular focus on illiquid funds: real estate, infrastructure, debt and PE. He also developed a strong expertise in investment management regulations and was in regular contact with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF).
Pierre joined Aviva Investors Real Estate France as General Counsel in 2017, leading the real estate legal team and managing the legal and regulatory affairs of the real estate AIFs, assisting the fund management, investment and asset management teams on a broad range of transactions, adding a particular value on the tax and legal structuring of complex pan-European investment projects, supporting the sophistication of the business and the growth of AuM from EUR 3 to 8bn in 5 years.
He is a graduate of the University Paris V (Maîtrise), the University of Poitiers (DJCE, DEA), the University of Cambridge (Gonville & Caius) and the Paris’ bar school (CAPA). He was admitted to the Paris bar in 2005.
Pierre began his career in the Istanbul office of Gide in 2005, advising French banks and industrial companies on their acquisitions and JVs. He then joined the Banking and Financial Regulatory team in Paris in 2006, where he advised institutional investors and financial institutions on domestic and cross border acquisitions and restructurings, fund managers on the creation of investment funds, and LPs in their investments into closed-ended funds.
In 2011, Pierre joined Clifford Chance as a senior associate in the Private Funds group, advising GPs on the structuring of pan-European investment vehicles and investor negotiations, with a particular focus on illiquid funds: real estate, infrastructure, debt and PE. He also developed a strong expertise in investment management regulations and was in regular contact with the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF).
Pierre joined Aviva Investors Real Estate France as General Counsel in 2017, leading the real estate legal team and managing the legal and regulatory affairs of the real estate AIFs, assisting the fund management, investment and asset management teams on a broad range of transactions, adding a particular value on the tax and legal structuring of complex pan-European investment projects, supporting the sophistication of the business and the growth of AuM from EUR 3 to 8bn in 5 years.
He is a graduate of the University Paris V (Maîtrise), the University of Poitiers (DJCE, DEA), the University of Cambridge (Gonville & Caius) and the Paris’ bar school (CAPA). He was admitted to the Paris bar in 2005.
Dominique Bellec
Chief Operating Officer
Dominique Bellec
Chief Operating Officer
Dominique Bellec joined Infranity in 2019 as Chief Operating Officer.
Dominique started his career in 1990 as an auditor at EY before joining Dexia in 1993 where he spent 18 years. His various positions as an auditor, from Chief Risk Officer to Group Risk Manager and Group Audit Director enabled him to work in Brussels, New York and Paris. In 2011, he moved to AXA Bank Europe working as Chief Risk Officer and member of the Board of Directors.
After two years as a senior advisor with an NGO dedicated to the entrepreneurship of young people in the slums of south west Asia, Dominique joined the online investment platform LITA as a member of the investment board. He then co-founded the asset management start-up AlphaGEM in 2018 which specialises in fixed income strategies in the emerging markets.
Dominique is also a business advisor with the private equity fund Angelor, focused on eco-innovative companies in the energy and environmental sectors.
Dominique is a graduate of EDHEC Business School.
Dominique started his career in 1990 as an auditor at EY before joining Dexia in 1993 where he spent 18 years. His various positions as an auditor, from Chief Risk Officer to Group Risk Manager and Group Audit Director enabled him to work in Brussels, New York and Paris. In 2011, he moved to AXA Bank Europe working as Chief Risk Officer and member of the Board of Directors.
After two years as a senior advisor with an NGO dedicated to the entrepreneurship of young people in the slums of south west Asia, Dominique joined the online investment platform LITA as a member of the investment board. He then co-founded the asset management start-up AlphaGEM in 2018 which specialises in fixed income strategies in the emerging markets.
Dominique is also a business advisor with the private equity fund Angelor, focused on eco-innovative companies in the energy and environmental sectors.
Dominique is a graduate of EDHEC Business School.
Yassine Quendouchen
Operations Director
Yassine Quendouchen
Operations Director
Yassine Quendouchen joined Infranity in 2020 as an Operations Vice President and was subsequently promoted as Operations Director in 2024.
Yassine has held various positions in the private equity and financial advisory fields, specializing in Audit, Finance, Operations, Risk Management and Compliance. Before joining Infranity, Yassine served as a Risk and Compliance Manager at Deloitte Financial Advisory in Paris. Prior to this role, he spent four years at Cathay Capital Private Equity in Paris, serving as a middle officer in charge of fund operations.
Yassine’s earlier experience includes working as a financial auditor at PwC in Paris, focusing on top-tier asset managers in the private equity and private debt sectors, as well as mutual and hedge funds.
Yassine graduated with a master’s degree in Finance from Grenoble Ecole de Management.
Yassine has held various positions in the private equity and financial advisory fields, specializing in Audit, Finance, Operations, Risk Management and Compliance. Before joining Infranity, Yassine served as a Risk and Compliance Manager at Deloitte Financial Advisory in Paris. Prior to this role, he spent four years at Cathay Capital Private Equity in Paris, serving as a middle officer in charge of fund operations.
Yassine’s earlier experience includes working as a financial auditor at PwC in Paris, focusing on top-tier asset managers in the private equity and private debt sectors, as well as mutual and hedge funds.
Yassine graduated with a master’s degree in Finance from Grenoble Ecole de Management.
Marine de Nagourski
Operations Vice President
Marine de Nagourski
Operations Vice President
Marine de Nagourski joined Infranity in May 2022, assuming the role of Operations Vice President.
Marine started her career in 2011 as Operations Analyst at Natixis Investment Managers before joining Deloitte in 2014 as a consultant in Strategy and Operations, where she spent 8 years servicing the Financial Industry in Luxembourg, United States and France managing various projects, mainly to support successful/sustainable transformation, including Target Operating Model, Business Transformation and Project Management Office.
Marine graduated with a master’s degree in Finance from IESEG School of Management.
Marine started her career in 2011 as Operations Analyst at Natixis Investment Managers before joining Deloitte in 2014 as a consultant in Strategy and Operations, where she spent 8 years servicing the Financial Industry in Luxembourg, United States and France managing various projects, mainly to support successful/sustainable transformation, including Target Operating Model, Business Transformation and Project Management Office.
Marine graduated with a master’s degree in Finance from IESEG School of Management.
Moncef Yahiaoui
Operations Vice President
Moncef Yahiaoui
Operations Vice President
Moncef Yahiaoui joined Infranity in March 2021 as an Operations Associate and was promoted to Operations Vice President in 2024.
Moncef initiated his career in 2013 as Manager Audit FSO at Ernst & Young in Paris, specializing in Insurance, Real Estate and Private Equities Companies.
In 2020, he transitioned to AXA IM Real Assets as a Fund Finance and Controlling Manager. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in overseeing the financial aspects of a substantial portion of the Fund’s new acquisitions, standing investments, and developing projects across Europe.
Moncef is a graduate of ESTP school with a background in Civil Engineering and Real Estate.
Moncef initiated his career in 2013 as Manager Audit FSO at Ernst & Young in Paris, specializing in Insurance, Real Estate and Private Equities Companies.
In 2020, he transitioned to AXA IM Real Assets as a Fund Finance and Controlling Manager. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in overseeing the financial aspects of a substantial portion of the Fund’s new acquisitions, standing investments, and developing projects across Europe.
Moncef is a graduate of ESTP school with a background in Civil Engineering and Real Estate.
Rabii Denguir
Operations Associate
Rabii Denguir
Operations Associate
Rabii Denguir joined Infranity as an Operations Associate in 2021.
Rabii started his career in 2018 at Go Beyond Investing in Zurich as a deal flow executive, providing support to the management team on various early-stage portfolio companies. In 2019, he transitioned to the asset management business unit of KPMG Paris, where he conducted audits of private asset funds and management companies.
Rabii holds a Master’s degree in banking and finance from University Pantheon Sorbonne Paris.
Rabii started his career in 2018 at Go Beyond Investing in Zurich as a deal flow executive, providing support to the management team on various early-stage portfolio companies. In 2019, he transitioned to the asset management business unit of KPMG Paris, where he conducted audits of private asset funds and management companies.
Rabii holds a Master’s degree in banking and finance from University Pantheon Sorbonne Paris.
Mouhamadou Ndiaye
Operations Associate
Mouhamadou Ndiaye
Operations Associate
Mouhamadou Ndiaye joined Infranity in 2024 as an Operations Associate.
Mouhamadou’s professional trajectory commenced in 2010 at Yves Saint Laurent & Bottega Veneta, where he served as a Financial Director Assistant for a tenure of two years.
In 2012, Mouhamadou transitioned to BNP Paribas Securities Services, as a Fund Accountant in the UCITS department for fund administration.
Continuing at BNP Paribas Securities Services, Mouhamadou strengthened his position by strategically enhancing his expertise in Fund Accounting. In 2018, he joined the Private Capital department, concentrating on back/middle office and fund administration activities, and specializing in Private Equity and Real Estate portfolios.
Mouhamadou has a state certified degree in Accounting and Management.
Mouhamadou’s professional trajectory commenced in 2010 at Yves Saint Laurent & Bottega Veneta, where he served as a Financial Director Assistant for a tenure of two years.
In 2012, Mouhamadou transitioned to BNP Paribas Securities Services, as a Fund Accountant in the UCITS department for fund administration.
Continuing at BNP Paribas Securities Services, Mouhamadou strengthened his position by strategically enhancing his expertise in Fund Accounting. In 2018, he joined the Private Capital department, concentrating on back/middle office and fund administration activities, and specializing in Private Equity and Real Estate portfolios.
Mouhamadou has a state certified degree in Accounting and Management.
Valérie Kosthowa
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Valérie Kosthowa
Executive Assistant & Office Manager
Valérie Kosthowa joined Infranity as an Office Manager in 2018.
Valérie embarked on her career in 1993 at Auxigem as an administrative assistant. In 1995, she joined Fortis Investment Management as an executive assistant and middle-office professional, responsible for order and currency tracking, broker relations, and cash management.
Valérie joined Montpensier Finance in 2000, assuming the role of office manager/middle office. In this capacity, she collaborated closely with the administrative and legal departments.
In 2004, Valérie joined Exela technologies as an executive assistant for the sales and marketing department. Her responsibilities included acting as a liaison between the various departments of the company (both national and international) and the marketing providers.
Valérie embarked on her career in 1993 at Auxigem as an administrative assistant. In 1995, she joined Fortis Investment Management as an executive assistant and middle-office professional, responsible for order and currency tracking, broker relations, and cash management.
Valérie joined Montpensier Finance in 2000, assuming the role of office manager/middle office. In this capacity, she collaborated closely with the administrative and legal departments.
In 2004, Valérie joined Exela technologies as an executive assistant for the sales and marketing department. Her responsibilities included acting as a liaison between the various departments of the company (both national and international) and the marketing providers.
Anne-Laure Theard
Office Manager
Anne-Laure Theard
Office Manager
Anne-Laure Theard joined Infranity as an Office Manager in 2022.
Anne-Laure commenced her professional journey abroad in 2002 as a Restaurant Manager in London, where she oversaw a team of up to 40 people. She later ventured to Brazil in 2010, working as a real estate agent in a local agency while also serving as a French language tutor for international companies and private individuals. Upon her return to France in 2016, she leveraged her diverse skill set to become an Office Manager, gaining her initial experience in a startup where she managed HR, administration and accountancy.
Anne-Laure commenced her professional journey abroad in 2002 as a Restaurant Manager in London, where she oversaw a team of up to 40 people. She later ventured to Brazil in 2010, working as a real estate agent in a local agency while also serving as a French language tutor for international companies and private individuals. Upon her return to France in 2016, she leveraged her diverse skill set to become an Office Manager, gaining her initial experience in a startup where she managed HR, administration and accountancy.
Stéphane Buemi
Chief Risk Officer
Stéphane Buemi
Chief Risk Officer
Stéphane Buemi joined Infranity in 2019 as Chief Risk Officer.
Stéphane started his career in 1997 as an analyst at a commodity trading company before joining Goldman Sachs International in 2000 as a sell-side equity analyst.
In 2003, Stéphane joined Dresdner Kleinwort where he was a sell-side credit analyst. He worked closely with the sales, trading, and DCM departments to ensure that investor and issuer objectives were met.
In 2007, he became Head of European Credit Research at Financial Security Assurance in London where he worked closely with the origination team to identify underwriting targets, assess their credit profiles and design structures and covenants in line with FSA underwriting criteria.
Stéphane joined Fitch Ratings in 2010 as a regional credit officer, before becoming Head of Transport and WBS infrastructure in 2015 and finally being appointed as Head of Alternative Infrastructure and Criteria in 2018.
Stéphane is a graduate of the European Business School in London and the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, now part of University College London. In addition, he is a CFA® Charterholder.
Stéphane started his career in 1997 as an analyst at a commodity trading company before joining Goldman Sachs International in 2000 as a sell-side equity analyst.
In 2003, Stéphane joined Dresdner Kleinwort where he was a sell-side credit analyst. He worked closely with the sales, trading, and DCM departments to ensure that investor and issuer objectives were met.
In 2007, he became Head of European Credit Research at Financial Security Assurance in London where he worked closely with the origination team to identify underwriting targets, assess their credit profiles and design structures and covenants in line with FSA underwriting criteria.
Stéphane joined Fitch Ratings in 2010 as a regional credit officer, before becoming Head of Transport and WBS infrastructure in 2015 and finally being appointed as Head of Alternative Infrastructure and Criteria in 2018.
Stéphane is a graduate of the European Business School in London and the School of Slavonic and East European Studies, now part of University College London. In addition, he is a CFA® Charterholder.
Camille Zwisler
Risk Management Vice President
Camille Zwisler
Risk Management Vice President
Camille Zwisler joined Infranity as a Vice President within the risk team in November 2021.
Camille initiated her career in 2013 as an apprentice in the infrastructure team at CNP Assurances, focusing on direct and indirect equity investments. In 2015, she joined Moody’s Investors Service as a rating analyst in the infrastructure and project finance team, covering various European issuers in the utilities sector.
Camille is a graduate of ESSEC Business School in Paris and is a CFA® Charterholder.
Camille initiated her career in 2013 as an apprentice in the infrastructure team at CNP Assurances, focusing on direct and indirect equity investments. In 2015, she joined Moody’s Investors Service as a rating analyst in the infrastructure and project finance team, covering various European issuers in the utilities sector.
Camille is a graduate of ESSEC Business School in Paris and is a CFA® Charterholder.
Gabriela Pop
Risk Management Vice President
Gabriela Pop
Risk Management Vice President
Gabriela Pop joined Infranity in July 2023 as a Vice President in the risk team.
Gabriela began her career at the OECD in 2015 as part of her university gap year. Following further studies, she moved to transaction services at KPMG in 2017, covering transactions ranging from the telecom sector to real estate. In 2018 she joined the graduate program at S&P Global, where she did a first rotation in the financial institutions’ team and then joined the infrastructure and project finance practice. As an associate at S&P, Gabriela covered a portfolio of companies within the transportation and energy sectors across EMEA.
Gabriela is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and Essec and is a CFA® Charterholder.
Gabriela began her career at the OECD in 2015 as part of her university gap year. Following further studies, she moved to transaction services at KPMG in 2017, covering transactions ranging from the telecom sector to real estate. In 2018 she joined the graduate program at S&P Global, where she did a first rotation in the financial institutions’ team and then joined the infrastructure and project finance practice. As an associate at S&P, Gabriela covered a portfolio of companies within the transportation and energy sectors across EMEA.
Gabriela is a graduate of Sciences Po Paris and Essec and is a CFA® Charterholder.
Marco Valerio Grande
Risk Management Analyst
Marco Valerio Grande
Risk Management Analyst
Marco Valerio Grande joined Infranity in 2023 as an analyst in the risk team.
In 2022, Marco Valerio joined Moody’s Ratings in their Milan office as a Rating Associate Analyst in the Project & Infrastructure Finance team, where he managed a portfolio that included some of Italy’s leading utilities, multi-utilities, airports, and toll roads. Prior to that, Marco Valerio completed two six-month internships in Rome – first in the Audit team at Deloitte and then in the M&A team at KPMG.
Marco Valerio holds a master’s degree in Corporate Finance from Luiss Guido Carli University.
In 2022, Marco Valerio joined Moody’s Ratings in their Milan office as a Rating Associate Analyst in the Project & Infrastructure Finance team, where he managed a portfolio that included some of Italy’s leading utilities, multi-utilities, airports, and toll roads. Prior to that, Marco Valerio completed two six-month internships in Rome – first in the Audit team at Deloitte and then in the M&A team at KPMG.
Marco Valerio holds a master’s degree in Corporate Finance from Luiss Guido Carli University.
Ahlam Valenti
Head of Compliance and Internal Control
Ahlam Valenti
Head of Compliance and Internal Control
Ahlam Valenti joined Infranity in 2020 as RCCI (Head of Compliance and Internal Control).
Ahlan is in charge of identifying, formalizing, disseminating and controlling the internal policies and procedures. She provides assistance in training and regulatory monitoring and gives prior opinion on new products and services. Her mission also includes that of ethics and Anti-money laundering officer.
Ahlam started her career in 2007 at REED Business Information before joining Société Générale in 2012. She then worked as a compliance officer at Crédit Mutuel Arkea and HSBC AM between 2012 and 2015. She joined Generali Group in 2015 as a compliance & AML officer for asset management activities of Generali Investments in France.
Ahlam is a graduate of the Sorbonne Paris Nord in Risk management and Paris-Dauphine University in Compliance and is a holder of the RCCI license issued by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers.
Ahlan is in charge of identifying, formalizing, disseminating and controlling the internal policies and procedures. She provides assistance in training and regulatory monitoring and gives prior opinion on new products and services. Her mission also includes that of ethics and Anti-money laundering officer.
Ahlam started her career in 2007 at REED Business Information before joining Société Générale in 2012. She then worked as a compliance officer at Crédit Mutuel Arkea and HSBC AM between 2012 and 2015. She joined Generali Group in 2015 as a compliance & AML officer for asset management activities of Generali Investments in France.
Ahlam is a graduate of the Sorbonne Paris Nord in Risk management and Paris-Dauphine University in Compliance and is a holder of the RCCI license issued by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers.
Justine Mallari
Compliance and Internal Control Officer
Justine Mallari
Compliance and Internal Control Officer
Justine Mallari joined Infranity in March 2021 as a Compliance and Internal Control Officer.
Justine began her career in 2017 at the private bank C.A Indosuez Wealth Management where she was a sales assistant and then Assistant Compliance Officer.
In 2020, she joined the consulting firm AGAMA where she worked for asset managers on internal procedures control and risk mapping missions.
Justine is a graduate of La Sorbonne Université in Paris.
Justine began her career in 2017 at the private bank C.A Indosuez Wealth Management where she was a sales assistant and then Assistant Compliance Officer.
In 2020, she joined the consulting firm AGAMA where she worked for asset managers on internal procedures control and risk mapping missions.
Justine is a graduate of La Sorbonne Université in Paris.
Charline Le Scornet
Compliance and Internal Control Officer
Charline Le Scornet
Compliance and Internal Control Officer
Charline Le Scornet joined Infranity in June 2022, responsible for second-level controls and recommendation implementation.
Charline began her career in 2015 in the Inspection General department of La Banque Postale where she was carrying out investment banking and asset management audit missions. In 2019, she joined the consulting firm AGAMA where she was managing 18 internal control delegations, especially for asset managers specialized in Private Debt, Securitization & quantitative strategies. Her missions were also to assist her clients with regulatory reporting and regulator relationships.
Charline is a graduate of ISC Business School in corporate finance and UCP in audit and control of financial markets.
Charline began her career in 2015 in the Inspection General department of La Banque Postale where she was carrying out investment banking and asset management audit missions. In 2019, she joined the consulting firm AGAMA where she was managing 18 internal control delegations, especially for asset managers specialized in Private Debt, Securitization & quantitative strategies. Her missions were also to assist her clients with regulatory reporting and regulator relationships.
Charline is a graduate of ISC Business School in corporate finance and UCP in audit and control of financial markets.
Gaetan Bidel
Compliance and Internal Control Officer
Gaetan Bidel
Compliance and Internal Control Officer
Gaetan Bidel joined Infranity in November 2023 as a senior Compliance and Internal Control Officer.
Gaetan initiated his career in 2014 as an internal controller at Generali Investments. Transitioning to Aviva Investors France in 2019, he assumed the roles of Compliance Officer and Operational Risk Officer, progressively expanding his responsibilities to encompass operational risk management and compliance advisory across various asset management domains, including Private Debt and Real Estate. With the integration of Aviva Investors into the Ofi Invest Group, Gaetan took on the role of Anti Financial Crime Officer for the liquid business segment.
Gaetan holds a degree in banking risks management and compliance from Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne.
Gaetan initiated his career in 2014 as an internal controller at Generali Investments. Transitioning to Aviva Investors France in 2019, he assumed the roles of Compliance Officer and Operational Risk Officer, progressively expanding his responsibilities to encompass operational risk management and compliance advisory across various asset management domains, including Private Debt and Real Estate. With the integration of Aviva Investors into the Ofi Invest Group, Gaetan took on the role of Anti Financial Crime Officer for the liquid business segment.
Gaetan holds a degree in banking risks management and compliance from Université Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne.
Flora Galizia
KYC Due Diligence Analyst
Flora Galizia
KYC Due Diligence Analyst
Flora Galizia joined Infranity in May 2023 as a KYC Due Diligence Analyst for debt and equity investments projects.
Flora initiated her career in 2020 at the broker Kepler Cheuvreux in Paris, where she served as a Compliance Officer specialized in Investment Research, Equity Capital Market and Corporate Brokerage topics.
Flora is a graduate of Paris-Dauphine University in Financial Law and holds a double diploma in Management and Business Law from Skema Business School/University of Littoral Cô.
Flora initiated her career in 2020 at the broker Kepler Cheuvreux in Paris, where she served as a Compliance Officer specialized in Investment Research, Equity Capital Market and Corporate Brokerage topics.
Flora is a graduate of Paris-Dauphine University in Financial Law and holds a double diploma in Management and Business Law from Skema Business School/University of Littoral Cô.
Jeanne Michon-Savarit
Head of Sustainability
Jeanne Michon-Savarit
Head of Sustainability
Jeanne Michon-Savarit joined Infranity in 2021 as Head of Sustainability.
Jeanne began her career in 2003 as a market development manager at Daydream before joining Capgemini in 2007 as a consultant on energy transition issues, and then joining the industrial group Solvay in 2012 to design and implement a global energy efficiency program.
Jeanne first joined Groupe ADP in 2015, in the sustainable development department, where she was in charge of the company’s energy and sustainable mobility policy, the definition and roll-out of the carbon neutrality roadmap, and the transversal steering of the energy management system. In 2019, she became Head of Energy and Environmental Services and was responsible for operations, maintenance, assets management and long-term infrastructure development for energy and water supply, wastewater and rainwater management, waste management and roadways.
Jeanne holds a degree from ESCP Business School, a master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (USA), and the École Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques.
Jeanne began her career in 2003 as a market development manager at Daydream before joining Capgemini in 2007 as a consultant on energy transition issues, and then joining the industrial group Solvay in 2012 to design and implement a global energy efficiency program.
Jeanne first joined Groupe ADP in 2015, in the sustainable development department, where she was in charge of the company’s energy and sustainable mobility policy, the definition and roll-out of the carbon neutrality roadmap, and the transversal steering of the energy management system. In 2019, she became Head of Energy and Environmental Services and was responsible for operations, maintenance, assets management and long-term infrastructure development for energy and water supply, wastewater and rainwater management, waste management and roadways.
Jeanne holds a degree from ESCP Business School, a master’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (USA), and the École Nationale Supérieure des Industries Chimiques.
Benjamin Howard-Cooper
Head of ESG Analytics and Research
Benjamin Howard-Cooper
Head of ESG Analytics and Research
Ben Howard-Cooper joined Infranity in 2024 as Head of ESG Analytics and Research.
Ben began his career in 2012 as a Project Manager at the USAID West Africa Trade Hub based in Ghana, focusing on building sustainable supply chains in Sub Saharan Africa. In 2013 he began work for New York’s economic development agency, leading across a broad portfolio of sustainable economic development projects. Ben then joined Moody’s Investors Service in New York as a Lead Analyst covering a portfolio of infrastructure and government issuers, with a focus on integrating ESG risk into the credit rating process. In 2018 Ben moved to Paris with Moody’s to become a team lead for Infrastructure, Utilities, Project Finance and Leveraged Finance teams across EMEA. In 2022 Ben joined Briink, a Berlin based tech firm specialized in building Generative AI tools for ESG analytical workflows, as Head of Sustainable Finance.
Ben holds a bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College (USA), and an MBA from University of Cambridge.
Ben began his career in 2012 as a Project Manager at the USAID West Africa Trade Hub based in Ghana, focusing on building sustainable supply chains in Sub Saharan Africa. In 2013 he began work for New York’s economic development agency, leading across a broad portfolio of sustainable economic development projects. Ben then joined Moody’s Investors Service in New York as a Lead Analyst covering a portfolio of infrastructure and government issuers, with a focus on integrating ESG risk into the credit rating process. In 2018 Ben moved to Paris with Moody’s to become a team lead for Infrastructure, Utilities, Project Finance and Leveraged Finance teams across EMEA. In 2022 Ben joined Briink, a Berlin based tech firm specialized in building Generative AI tools for ESG analytical workflows, as Head of Sustainable Finance.
Ben holds a bachelor’s degree from Middlebury College (USA), and an MBA from University of Cambridge.
Rosa Sapio
Sustainability Officer
Rosa Sapio
Sustainability Officer
Rosa Sapio joined Infranity in February 2024 as a Sustainability Officer.
Rosa began her career in 2011 at Citco Fund Services, specializing in hedge fund administration, working in Luxembourg and later Toronto. In 2015, she moved to Paris and joined Deloitte & Associés as an audit manager, focusing on real estate and securitization funds. She then transitioned to the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), overseeing French asset managers across listed and private assets. Prior to joining Infranity, Rosa was Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) at Isatis Capital, a private equity fund investing in small and mid-sized private companies in the digital, healthcare, and servicing sectors. During this time, Rosa also served as the ESG internal referent, contributing to sustainability policies, climate strategies, and SFDR implementation. She developed ESG materiality tools for the investment team, established ESG controls, and contributed to reports. Rosa actively participated in ESG working groups and led regulatory surveillance and training.
Rosa holds a master’s degree in International Management from the University of Bologna and obtained the HEC Sustainable Transition Management Certificate in 2023. Additionally, Rosa is a CAIA® Charterholder.
Rosa began her career in 2011 at Citco Fund Services, specializing in hedge fund administration, working in Luxembourg and later Toronto. In 2015, she moved to Paris and joined Deloitte & Associés as an audit manager, focusing on real estate and securitization funds. She then transitioned to the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), overseeing French asset managers across listed and private assets. Prior to joining Infranity, Rosa was Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) at Isatis Capital, a private equity fund investing in small and mid-sized private companies in the digital, healthcare, and servicing sectors. During this time, Rosa also served as the ESG internal referent, contributing to sustainability policies, climate strategies, and SFDR implementation. She developed ESG materiality tools for the investment team, established ESG controls, and contributed to reports. Rosa actively participated in ESG working groups and led regulatory surveillance and training.
Rosa holds a master’s degree in International Management from the University of Bologna and obtained the HEC Sustainable Transition Management Certificate in 2023. Additionally, Rosa is a CAIA® Charterholder.
Karan Kapoor
ESG Analyst
Karan Kapoor
ESG Analyst
Karan Kapoor joined Infranity as a Sustainability Analyst in 2022.
Karan began his career in 2016 as a Project Engineer at Siemens in the Mobility Division, where he spent 2.5 years working on the operation and execution of several metro-electrification EPC projects across India. Prior to joining Infranity in 2022, Karan completed several internships in corporate finance and climate due diligence in the tech sector while pursuing his Master’s in Management degree from ESSEC Business School. During these internships, he focused on tech valuations and developing ESG methodologies for tech transactions.
Karan holds a Master’s degree from ESSEC Business School, specializing in corporate finance and ESG investing. He also holds a Bachelor’s in Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, India.
Karan began his career in 2016 as a Project Engineer at Siemens in the Mobility Division, where he spent 2.5 years working on the operation and execution of several metro-electrification EPC projects across India. Prior to joining Infranity in 2022, Karan completed several internships in corporate finance and climate due diligence in the tech sector while pursuing his Master’s in Management degree from ESSEC Business School. During these internships, he focused on tech valuations and developing ESG methodologies for tech transactions.
Karan holds a Master’s degree from ESSEC Business School, specializing in corporate finance and ESG investing. He also holds a Bachelor’s in Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, India.
Tuleen Ashour
ESG Analyst
Tuleen Ashour
ESG Analyst
Tuleen Ashour joined Infranity in 2023 as a Sustainability Analyst.
Tuleen began her career in 2020 as an ESG analyst, with experiences in several internships at French asset management companies such as Comgest and Sycomore Asset Management. In these roles, she conducted analysis on various sustainability topics for investee companies and contributed to developing sustainability methodology.
Prior to joining Infranity, Tuleen worked as an ESG analyst at ISS ESG in the Second Party Opinion (SPO) division. In this position, she provided assessments to issuers regarding the sustainability quality of their Green, Social and Sustainability-linked debt market instruments’ frameworks, including their alignment with the EU Taxonomy regulation.
Tuleen is a graduate from Sciences Po Paris with a master’s degree in International Economic Policy, specializing in Environment & Sustainability.
Tuleen began her career in 2020 as an ESG analyst, with experiences in several internships at French asset management companies such as Comgest and Sycomore Asset Management. In these roles, she conducted analysis on various sustainability topics for investee companies and contributed to developing sustainability methodology.
Prior to joining Infranity, Tuleen worked as an ESG analyst at ISS ESG in the Second Party Opinion (SPO) division. In this position, she provided assessments to issuers regarding the sustainability quality of their Green, Social and Sustainability-linked debt market instruments’ frameworks, including their alignment with the EU Taxonomy regulation.
Tuleen is a graduate from Sciences Po Paris with a master’s degree in International Economic Policy, specializing in Environment & Sustainability.