About us

Benoît
PETIT

• LinkedIn

Training

• Ecole Supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace (SUPAERO), Toulouse
• Master en Aéronautique - Imperial College, Londres
• Langues : Français, Anglais, Allemand

Professional background

Areas of interest

Alpine skiing, œnology, fishing

Lauren
VALENTIN

• lauren.valentin@iacpartners.com
• LinkedIn

Training

Master in Human Resources Management, ISGP, Paris

Professional background

Areas of interest

Running, Naturopathy

Nicolas
HUYGEVELDE

• nicolas.huygevelde@iacpartners.com
• +1 (845) 637 5437
• LinkedIn

Training

Engineer - ISEN Toulon & Université Laval-Québec, Canada

Master in Management - London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Languages: French, English, Portuguese

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Energy and Electrical Engineering
• Consumer goods 
• Industrial equipment
• Capital goods

Areas of interest

Rock music (guitar playing), travel and golf

Loris
MAZZA

• loris.mazza@iacpartners.com
• +33 (0)6 12 29 90 83
• LinkedIn

Training

Mechanical engineering - Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Languages: French, English, German, Italian

Professional background

Sector expertise

Areas of interest

Motorcycle, mechanics and do-it-yourself, science fiction literature

Olivier
SAINT-ESPRIT

• olivier.saint-esprit@iacpartners.com
• +33 (0)6 28 72 07 67
• LinkedIn

Training

Engineer - Ecole Centrale de Nantes

Master's degree in Major Project Management - HEC / ISAE

Languages: French, English

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Aeronautics
• Defense
• Energy & Electrical engineering

Areas of interest

Aeronautic, geopolitic

Nicolas
GRANGIER

• nicolas.grangier@iacpartners.com
• +33 (0)6 09 94 28 94
• LinkedIn

Training

KEDGE Business School, Marseille

Languages: French, English

Professional background

Sector expertise

For the past 10 years, Nicolas has been actively involved in prospecting, identifying and transforming new business opportunities for IAC Partners.

Areas of interest

Triathlon, hiking and cultural trips

Jean-Baptiste
GUILLAUME

• jean-baptiste.guillaume@iacpartners.com
• +33 (0)6 21 62 55 99
• LinkedIn

Training

Ingenieur - Electrical Engineering - INSA Lyon

Specialized Master Strategic Management - HEC, Paris

Languages: English, French, German

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Healthcare
• Capital goods
• Process industry

Areas of interest

Poesie, cycling and strategy games

Renaud
DURAND

• renaud.durand@iacpartners.com
• +33 (0)6 43 23 06 24
• LinkedIn

Training

PhD (Modeling of dose effects in integrated circuits in space environmentl), ISAE

Master in electronics, INSA Toulouse

Languages: French, English, German

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Aeronautics
• Defense

Areas of interest

Music (drums and guitar), sports (jogging and cycling) and my 2 daughters

Philippe
FEZANS

• philippe.fezans@iacpartners.com
• LinkedIn

Training

MBA, Columbia Business School, USA

MBA, London Business School, UK

Master of Engineering, IMT Lille-Douai, France

Languages: French, English, German

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Automotive
• Telecommunications
• High-Tech

Areas of interest

Travel, Skiing, Photography

Colin
SILVESTRE

• colin.silvestre@iacpartners.com
• +33 (0)6 09 91 66 69
• LinkedIn

Training

Engineer - Ecole Centrale de Lyon

Engineer - University of Melbourne - Master of Engineering Management

Languages: French, English

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Energy and Electrical Engineering
• Healthcare

Areas of interest

Skiing, cultural trips

Armin
MORABBI

• armin.morabbi@iacpartners.com
• +33 (0)6 03 76 44 67
• LinkedIn

Training

Ecole Polytechnique, Paris

Languages: French, English

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Railway
• Industrial equipment
• Energy & Electrical Engineering

Areas of interest

Mathematics, chess (competition) and football.

Marine
SAPPEY

• marine.sappey@iacpartners.com
• +33 (0)6 24 22 98 05
• LinkedIn

Training

Ingenieur – INSA Rouen

Diploma in Business Management -IAE Bordeaux

Languages : French, English

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Automotive
• Railway
• Construction Equipments

Areas of interest

Culture, personal development, social innovation, equitation.

Gaëtan
FICHOU

• gaetan.fichou@iacpartners.com
• +1 (845) 248-5697
• LinkedIn

Training

Engineer - Arts & Métiers ParisTech, France

Languages: French, English

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Automotive
• Industrial equipments
• Aerospace
• Capital goods

Areas of interest

Mountain sports, Sci-Fi

Timothé
DELORME

• timothe.delorme@iacpartners.com
• +33 (0)6 19 91 61 77
• LinkedIn

Training

Engineer - Arts & Métiers ParisTech, France

Green Belt Lean Six Sigma

Languages: French, English

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Aerospace
• Defense
• Energy & Electrical Engineering

Fabien
PASCAL

• fabien.pascal@iacpartners.com
• +33 (0)6 01 08 27 37
• LinkedIn

Training

Ingenieur - ENSAM, France

Languages: French, English

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Aerospace
• Defense
• Energy & Electrical Engineering

Areas of interest

Motor, bikes, skiing, climbing, Makers Community, craft beer, electronic-music

Guillaume
GIANNUZZI

• guillaume.giannuzzi@iacpartners.com
• LinkedIn

Training

Engineer - Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France

Specialized Master in Audit & Managerial Accounting - Audencia Business School, France

Black belt Lean - Six Sigma

Languages: French, English

Professional background

Sector expertise

• Aerospace
• Defense
• Industrial Equipments

Areas of interest

Consumer tech, swimming, skydiving and craft beers

«Throughout my career in the industry, I have been committed to breaking down the barriers between the silos that large organizations know so well how to build within them.

And yet, the gains that can be made by working together in engineering and production, to take just this example, are considerable...

To do this, it is not enough to put everyone in the same room. It takes a lot of method, skills in many technical fields, and above all infinite respect for those who know and do, but who are not always aware of the constraints of the other, or who are prisoners of rules or habits that they dare not break because they have not been given the opportunity.

I found at IAC a love for industry and "beautiful work", attention to detail and stubbornness in continuous improvement that I could know in Germany or Japan. With a touch of creativity and curiosity in addition.

It is a great pleasure for me to have joined them, and to be able to contribute to the improvement of our customers' performances.»

Guy MAUGIS, 63, has been President of the Franco-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry since June 2011.

Advisor to the Bosch Group Management Board, he directed its activities in France, as Chairman of Robert Bosch France SAS, from 2004 to 2016.

He is also treasurer of the Federation of Automotive Equipment Manufacturers (FIEV) and the Foundation for Road Safety, as well as a director of Constellium.

Polytechnician, Engineer of the Corps des Ponts et Chaussées and graduate in law, Guy MAUGIS worked several years at the Ministry of Equipment. He then continued his career at Pechiney, where he managed the Rhenalu Neuf-Brisach rolling plant, and then joined the American PPG group, where he chaired the European glass division. After the acquisition of PPG verre Europe by ASAHI Glass, Guy MAUGIS was in charge of the business development and worldwide spare parts activities of the Japanese group's automotive branch while chairing the European automotive activities.

« I love challenges that I always see as opportunities. My experience as an industry leader has convinced me that continuous improvement and a mind without preconceived ideas lead to real change for all.

I have known IAC for many years and they have accompanied me in the development of different types of products in different industries. The gains implanted have always been above or even far above my highest expectations.

This is one of IAC's many strengths. Their knowledge of the industry in all sectors and their professionalism make them a formidable vehicle for changing internal practices and I am proud to sit on the board as Senior Advisors.»

Emmanuel has been driving his career as an industry leader for over 25 years, mainly in the energy field. Emmanuel began his career at Schneider Electric (10 years) where he held various positions including General Manager of Units before joining Alstom Grid (5 years) to assume responsibility for the Transformers and Medium Voltage Equipment Division as Vice President. Emmanuel then successfully manages NKM Noell Special Cranes (3 years) as CEO and General Cable Europe (6 years) as CEO / President. He joined the private equity fund GIMV (2 years) as Partner for Energy and Industry before being appointed Senior Vice President of Global Business Transformation for Philips Lighting. Since November 2017, he has been CEO of  Leti.

Throughout his career, Emmanuel has demonstrated in many multicultural contexts his ability to improve the operational and financial performance of the company;He was responsible for the Ebitda cash flow of the divisions he led, relying on the levers of innovation, the development of new systems and services and the vectors of transformation. Emmanuel has managed directly industrial entities from 600 to 4500 employees and has recognized experience in Mergers & Acquisitions and LBOs.

Emmanuel holds a doctorate in physics from the Ecole Centrale de Lyon and an engineering degree in computer science from the University of Technology of Compiègne (UTC). He also holds an MBA from the Grenoble Business School.

"My passions for technology and innovation were passed on to me by my grandfather who worked in the textile industry in Saint-Etienne. He was an engineer and especially an inventor. I was fascinated. I have always sought in my professional adventure to surround myself with passionate and humble people I can trust.

In addition to IAC teams’s know-how and ability to deliver results, the quality that has allowed us to collaborate together for many years is their knowledge, appreciation of IAC’s teams and their ability to deliver results."

These are people in the field who have practical and effective ideas. Their experience and personality give them the agility to challenge received beliefs and ideas while valuing men.’

Jean-François has held a General Management position in the automotive industry for 30 years.

After a first successful experience at the car manufacturer Renault (5 years) as Manager of an Engineering Department, Jean-Franèois continues his career with the automotive industry;In 2002, he joined Plastic Omnium’s Inergy Automotive Division. His experience and vision of the sector enable him to successfully implement his skills on the full scope of Marketing, R&D and Industrialization, up to the Corporate Strategy.

His recognized skills in talent detection and development, organizational transformation, multicultural team management, as well as the positive energy he knows how to transmit, allow Jean Fran’ois to guide teams towards success. His ability to anticipate is a real competitive advantage for the organizations he leads. Jean-Franéois currently manages a team of 600 engineers, 5 technical centers and 1 research center (USA, Asia and Europe) and manages the program and industry teams until the series launch with a current portfolio of 180 programs worldwide.

Jean-François BERARD is a graduate engineer in arts & crafts (ENSAM) and also holds an Executive MBA from Harvard Business School.

«I have spent my entire career in industry, where I have held positions as Operational Manager and Head of Business Units in both Europe and the United States.

Throughout my career, I have seen that success is tied to a few key elements, including the ability to mobilize teams, but also the ability to develop a coherent strategy that must be combined with quality execution.

In my projects and contacts with IAC partners, I have found that these attributes are supported by very committed and extremely competent employees.

I look forward to joining them and am convinced of the value they offer their customers in improving their competitiveness.»

For over 30 years Daniel has been working for extremely demanding and competitive markets such as the automotive, aerospace, telecommunications and electrical industries. He started his career in the Simmonds Mecaero group (now: Hownet Fastening Systems), continued with Framatome Connectors International before joining the Mersen Group.

In all three groups, he held positions in plant and industrial management and then headed up globally operating business units. As a result, he has been exposed to an extremely diverse and multicultural environment and has lived in the United States for over 20 years. From continuous improvement to structural transformation projects (acquisitions, restructuring, etc.), Daniel has a proven track record of implementing robust processes in innovation, new product development and integrated business planning.

«I started my career in operational functions and then took over almost all functions in the supply chain. I then began my work in the General Management in various industry sectors. This gave me an impression of the continuous quest for operational excellence and the need to always question myself.

Throughout my career, I have seen that a company's performance is primarily associated with proper goal monitoring at all levels of the organization. A good strategy is a strategy that is well implemented and consistently applied...in short, it makes sense and keeps the focus.

While working with IAC Partners, I have found this consistency of approach and a strong commitment of competent teams.

I am very proud to join their team and build with them these rules and practices to increase the competitiveness of companies.»

Didier has more than 30 years of professional experience in demanding industrial environments. He began his career at NTN-SNR in operational positions (Quality, Maintenance and Production) before joining the Danish DANFOSS group where he held positions of Site Management and Operations Management before taking over as General Manager of the COMPRESSORS COMMERCIAL division. He then became President of the Wiper Division of VALEO before leading an LBO and taking over the Presidency of NEWTEC PACKAGING. He then joined MERSEN ELECTRICAL POWER as VP Europe and then the family company EFI AUTOMOTIVE as COO. He is currently Managing Director EMEA for the TECUMSEH Group.

Didier has led many teams in multicultural environments (Europe, North America, China,...) with change management challenges.

He has extensive expertise in operational excellence throughout the process chain and, in particular, a strong lean-based production culture.

He has participated in numerous international developments, particularly in Europe, North America and China, both to solve industrial issues (footprint development or rationalization) and to develop activities (building new supplier and customer bases, strategic alliances and acquisitions).