OUR TEAM
INVESTORS WHO THINK LIKE ENTREPRENEURS
Our team combines investors, founders, and business experts who have all experienced growth from the inside. They are the daily partners of our portfolio companies. Meet them here.
Bertrand Boré
MY JOB :
Leading the Creadev teams and serving our entrepreneurs to help them grow their future
WHY I’M HERE :
I love people who create and grow useful and unique projects. At the heart of the Mulliez ecosystem for 10 years, I believe in meaningful capital that benefits the greatest number of people.
MY BACKGROUND :
Over 30 years in consulting, finance and management, restructuring and business development serving employees and clients.
Meeting new entrepreneurs, experiencing intense adventures with my teams, and on the side, rugby and offshore racing.
Commentators and inaction.
Chantal Toulas
MY JOB :
Serving the Creadev teams, companies and governance to secure the development of impact projects, as CFO, ESG manager, administrator and divestments.
WHY I’M HERE :
I believe in the value of taking the long term to build lasting champions and teams dedicated to projects that make a difference.
MY BACKGROUND :
Nearly 30 years in mergers and acquisitions at KPMG, then at Creadev in investment and business support (including Voltalia).
Developing individuals, visiting factories, go-karting.
Splitting hairs, bad faith, gluten.
Julien Hombreux
MY JOB :
Operating Partner. I support leaders in their structuring, organization and growth challenges, by clarifying priorities, activating the right levers and mobilizing the appropriate resources.
WHY I’M HERE :
I like projects that create value and have meaning, led by ambitious teams. At Creadev, we think long-term, we play as a team, and we stay true to what drives us.
MY BACKGROUND :
15 years in M&A, entrepreneurship and consulting, combining analytical rigor, practical sense and human understanding.
Speaking frankly, united teams, the 80/20 rule, family, friends, sport.
The posturing of experts, the decisions not taken responsibility for, and the traffic jams.
Armelle Dorcely
MY JOB :
Community & Facility Office Manager. I assist the CEO in providing peace of mind and play an operational role with the teams to streamline their daily activities.
WHY I’M HERE :
I enjoy taking on new challenges, especially in unfamiliar sectors.
MY BACKGROUND :
Over 20 years of experience in import-export, digital marketing, audiovisual, and family office.
Laughing, humming, connecting with others and savoring shared moments are what drive me.
People who focus on the negative instead of seeing the positive.
Blandine Machabert
MY JOB :
In charge of Impact and ESG topics, I work with the Creadev teams and our participating companies to define and implement their sustainability strategy.
WHY I’M HERE :
An ambitious ecosystem focused on sustainable issues, great colleagues and the opportunity to create the company's roadmap.
MY BACKGROUND :
Nearly ten years supporting investors (RAISE Impact, Caisse des Dépôts) and companies in their sustainable performance.
Lots of coffee, starting exciting debates, running.
Detached discussions, a wait-and-see attitude and know-it-alls.
Isabelle Cousteau
MY JOB :
Legal Director. I support teams as a partner in investment decisions to minimize operational risks while enabling projects to come to fruition.
WHY I’M HERE :
For Creadev's investment universes, aligned with environmental and societal challenges, its human values and the "evergreen" dimension of its investments.
MY BACKGROUND :
Double formation ESSEC et barreau de Paris, 25 ans d’expérience en droit des affaires (M&A et private equity), cabinets internationaux puis direction juridique d’entreprises.
Commitment, excellence, transparency, kindness, learning, meeting, traveling.
Hypocrisy, condescension, wasting time.
Noémie Rahouadj
MY JOB :
Communication and Event Management Intern (Apprenticeship).
WHY I’M HERE :
I enjoy discovering and developing our communication methods, even in the investment sector.
MY BACKGROUND :
Having graduated with a Bachelor's degree in communication project management, I am pursuing a Master's degree in Business Creation and Management while maintaining a communications focus.
Kindness, quick wit, productivity, and sunny, optimistic spirits.
Lack of perseverance, negative people, and a lack of humor.
Oscar Emprin
MY JOB :
As Deputy CFO, I enlighten and secure Creadev's teams, projects and investments by providing structure, transparency and serenity to amplify their impact.
WHY I’M HERE :
I am keen to contribute to a meaningful project, driven by a long-term vision.
MY BACKGROUND :
10 years in consulting and corporate finance.
Collaborating, building, finding solutions, (and cooking!).
Indecision, generalities, injustice.
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Patricia de Tinguy
MY JOB :
As an HR Operating Partner, I work with Creadev teams and portfolio companies to develop strong organizations, recruit key talent and support the transformations that underpin their growth.
WHY I’M HERE :
For the long term, the values and the conviction that human beings are an essential lever for growth, with the desire to have a concrete and useful impact on the development of companies.
MY BACKGROUND :
Over 20 years of experience in Human Resources in companies of very different sizes and sectors, from consumer goods to HR Tech, including heavy industry and consulting.
Transformation, sharing and transmission, problem-solving, helping others, sport, family and friends
Indecision, lack of courage, wasting time
Quentin Chassagne
MY JOB :
Administrative and Financial Manager.
WHY I’M HERE :
I am part of the Creadev adventure to support our companies.
MY BACKGROUND :
I joined Creadev in November 2023 after 3 years in a similar position at an Orange subsidiary. I hold a Master's degree in Finance (IAE Lyon III) and a Specialized Master's degree in Corporate Finance (emlyon).
Skiing, the Atlantic coast and reading on the subway when I can find a seat.
Overcrowded subways and inaction.
OUR STAFF
Maud Lehman
MY JOB :
In charge of the Climate sector. With my team, we support companies committed to the environmental transition by giving them the means to scale up.
WHY I’M HERE :
Because I believe in responsible finance and the Mulliez ecosystem is a unique lever to support high-impact projects.
MY BACKGROUND :
Over 20 years of experience in private equity (Raise Impact, Orium, Natixis) and transaction services (Deloitte, EY).
Meeting new entrepreneurs, kouign amann, laughing in the open-plan office.
To be bored, to split hairs, to get fined while cycling.
Julien Cuvelier
MY JOB :
Investment Director in the Climate Sector
WHY I’M HERE :
Curious and passionate about discovery, my mission is to identify, invest in and support leaders and companies to help them scale up.
MY BACKGROUND :
4 years in financial audit at Deloitte, 3 years at ZTP (investment vehicle of the Mulliez family), then since 2020 within the investment teams of Creadev.
Le sport, connecter nos entrepreneurs à notre écosystème, et découvrir la prochaine entreprise dont je serai fier !
The lack of perseverance and resilience!
Killian Tatham
MY JOB :
Investment Associate within the Climate Team
WHY I’M HERE :
Convinced that Creadev is the ideal structure for investing in innovative companies that address real problems.
MY BACKGROUND :
Having graduated from HEC Paris, I worked for more than 4 years in the large cap M&A department of Crédit Agricole before joining Creadev.
To exchange ideas with passionate people.
Winter time.
Prosper Poissonnier
MY JOB :
Analyst within the Health & Climate team
WHY I’M HERE :
I believe in Creadev's Evergreen model, which is sustainable and long-term, ready to support committed entrepreneurs.
MY BACKGROUND :
A career in the financial management of startups and in venture capital, before joining Creadev for an end-of-studies internship.
Working on stimulating projects that concretely structure ideas and sustainable economic models.
Coffee shortages.
OUR CLIMATE TEAM
Bénédicte Monpert
MY JOB :
In charge of the Food sector. With my team, we select and support agricultural and food companies that contribute to healthy food, secure the food chain and participate in sustainable agriculture.
WHY I’M HERE :
Because the food sector needs active, responsible and long-term investors, and because of the social and entrepreneurial values promoted by Creadev and the Mulliez ecosystem.
MY BACKGROUND :
Agricultural engineer, 25 years in Private Equity (Sofitproteol, Capagro, Meridiam) and in banking (BNP Paribas) on food, agriculture, energy and impact.
Supporting entrepreneurs, passing on knowledge, travelling, laughing, enjoying good wine.
The routine and the overly long meetings.
Brieuc Sartorius
MY JOB :
As an investment director within the Food team, my mission is to support the growth of companies that work towards healthy, sustainable and enjoyable food.
WHY I’M HERE :
Convinced that AFM’s entrepreneurial DNA and Creadev’s long-term vision are powerful levers for building ambitious and sustainable businesses.
MY BACKGROUND :
7 years on the investment team at Creadev.
Constructive relationships, the mountains and endurance sports.
Beating around the bush, taking oneself too seriously.
Charles François
MY JOB :
Senior Director within the Food team.
WHY I’M HERE :
Passionate about entrepreneurs and the world of food.
MY BACKGROUND :
Nearly 20 years of experience in private equity (GE Capital, FCDE, Turenne) and in the agri-food industry (Roquette).
Identifying the next big things and developing healthy relationships to achieve collective success in the long term.
The lack of authenticity.
Clément Cazaux
MY JOB :
Analyst in the Food team.
WHY I’M HERE :
Convinced that our investment thesis combines societal impact and economic performance, I believe in Creadev as a long-term investor, committed to sustainable and human-centered finance. I appreciate our concrete involvement with inspiring entrepreneurs.
MY BACKGROUND :
Having graduated twice from INP Purpan and ESSEC, I have carried out several experiences in agriculture, in cooperatives (Maïsadour, Vivadour), then in M&A at Lesaffre and Crédit Agricole.
Rugby, spending time with my friends, being natural.
Hypocrisy and arrogance.
Eléonore Guermonprez
MY JOB :
Associate within the food team
WHY I’M HERE :
I am convinced that long-term support is the best way to build strong businesses and lasting successes.
MY BACKGROUND :
Having graduated from Emlyon, I spent 3 years in private equity within a generalist small cap structure (Galiena Capital) and 2 years in Transaction Services at PwC.
I like innovation that benefits the greatest number of people, debating in a team and exploring my creativity through painting.
Half-measures, scrolling on Instagram, and buzzwords
Kevin Lim
MY JOB :
Analyst in the Food team.
WHY I’M HERE :
Because Creadev is an active shareholder, supporting meaningful projects to create the champions of tomorrow.
MY BACKGROUND :
Having graduated from the Master 225 program at Paris-Dauphine University, I joined Creadev after several experiences in Corporate Venture and startups.
Meeting inspiring entrepreneurs, finding great places, discovering a new country, and running.
Pessimism, inefficiency, and races sold out more than 6 months in advance
Marie Ville
MY JOB :
As an Associate in the Food sector (and a little bit in Climate), I support the companies in our portfolio in their growth while looking for new opportunities.
WHY I’M HERE :
Convinced that finance can and must contribute to meeting the major challenges of our time, I enjoy working on a long-term investment vision within an entrepreneurial ecosystem like ours.
MY BACKGROUND :
After several years at KPMG in Restructuring and Transaction Services in Paris and Montreal, then in an impact fund in Quebec (Fondaction).
I love nature, being active, meeting people and putting the world to rights over coffee.
Routine, waiting, and those who take themselves too seriously.
Pierre Tribondeau
MY JOB :
Associate – Food Team
Sourcing, analyzing and supporting high-potential companies across the food value chain.
WHY I’M HERE :
To identify and back scalable, resilient business models with strong value creation potential.
MY BACKGROUND :
Lazard (M&A), Creadev (including New York), then founder of a venture-backed startup (Partech, Kima Ventures).
Analytical rigor, strategic mindset, execution focus.
Surfing, football, tennis.
Inefficiency.
OUR FOOD TEAM
Yohann Gbahoué
MY JOB :
I lead the Health theme at Creadev, alongside ambitious companies and entrepreneurs, to guarantee quality health for the greatest number.
WHY I’M HERE :
Because Creadev extends the values of the Mulliez family — humanism and good business sense — and works to bring about ambitious and positive projects with a real economic and social impact.
MY BACKGROUND :
Nearly 20 years in telecoms and digital at Orange (operations, management control, M&A), including 2 years as Head of M&A, then 6 years at Creadev.
Humanity, the strength of the collective, the emotion of sport, Camus.
Inefficiency.
Louise Desmarets
MY JOB :
As an analyst in the Healthcare team since January 2024, I participate in the study of investment cases and in supporting portfolio companies.
WHY I’M HERE :
I am motivated by the project of my sector — to offer quality health to as many people as possible — and by the concrete support provided to entrepreneurs.
MY BACKGROUND :
Having graduated from Paris-Dauphine University, I joined Creadev after internships in M&A at Société Générale and Apparius Corporate Finance, then in Private Equity at Lauxera Capital Partners.
Exchanging ideas, getting involved in projects, sharing a good meal, travelling on foot, by van or by sailboat
Well done if you've made it this far :))
Marc Chipot
MY JOB :
Investing in and supporting companies capable of positively transforming healthcare systems.
WHY I’M HERE :
Because Creadev combines high performance standards and real impact, by combining economic objectives and mission.
MY BACKGROUND :
Former strategy consultant (BCG), then associate director in the pharmaceutical sector (IQVIA).
Meet entrepreneurs, solve problems, taste chocolate.
I don't like group conformity, routine, and running (but I tolerate runners!).
Prosper Poissonnier
MY JOB :
Analyst within the Health & Climate team.
WHY I’M HERE :
I believe in Creadev's Evergreen model, which is sustainable and long-term, and supports committed entrepreneurs.
MY BACKGROUND :
After experiences in the financial management of startups and in venture capital, I joined Creadev during my final internship.
I enjoy working on stimulating projects that concretely structure ideas and sustainable economic models.
Coffee shortages.
Thomas Breuvart
MY JOB :
Healthcare Investment Director: investing in and supporting entrepreneurs to develop quality healthcare accessible to the greatest number of people.
WHY I’M HERE :
To be able to support meaningful projects in a different way, alongside a committed family.
MY BACKGROUND :
10 years in the world of investment (Bpifrance / 21 Centrale Partners).
Meeting and mentoring entrepreneurs, adrenaline, music, cycling.
Wait-and-see attitude.
Victor Izard
MY JOB :
Associate within the health team. My role is to invest in high-impact companies and support them to improve the health of all sustainably.
WHY I’M HERE :
Passionate about the challenges of the sector, I believe that Creadev's long-term approach, based on close relationships with entrepreneurs, is the best way to bring out the champions of tomorrow.
MY BACKGROUND :
After several years at Doctolib in Corporate M&A and an entrepreneurial adventure with the Antler accelerator.
Exchanging ideas with committed entrepreneurs, sport and kindness.
Intellectual shortcuts.
OUR HEALTH TEAM
Pierre Fauvet
MY JOB :
I have been leading the Creadev Africa team since its creation in 2017.
WHY I’M HERE :
Generating real impact by combining Growth Equity and an evergreen approach, to promote access to essential goods and services for the many in Africa: quality food, education, health, sustainable solutions…
MY BACKGROUND :
Born and raised in Paris in a family of 7 children. 18 years of experience in strategy and investment consulting, including 14 spent in Africa: Lagos, Abidjan, Johannesburg, Nairobi…
Meet entrepreneurs who are changing things, explore Africa and sail as soon as possible.
Going around in circles.
Dennis Thuo
MY JOB :
At Creadev Africa, I partner with ambitious entrepreneurs to build and scale impact-driven businesses, improving access to essential goods and services across the continent.
WHY I’M HERE :
To back businesses that drive Africa’s long-term economic and social transformation – doing well while doing good.
MY BACKGROUND :
From Kenya, with 10 years experience working across private equity and portfolio management in diverse sectors before joining Creadev...
Building impactful businesses, strong relationships, teamwork, family time
Short-term thinking, poor collaboration.
Loreine Ngolobe
MY JOB :
I work with founders & their teams to help turn strong businesses into enduring ones.
WHY I’M HERE :
Because a lasting impact is built through patient capital, sincere partnerships and a real presence — in the details as well as on the ground.
MY BACKGROUND :
Investment experience in Africa in venture capital, growth capital and transaction advisory.
Learn from diverse teams and see the concrete impact on the ground.
Traffic jams and low battery alerts.
Nelson Kanyu
MY JOB :
From dealmaking through value creation, I partner with entrepreneurs to scale sustainable businesses
WHY I’M HERE :
To back impactful solutions with capital and hands-on support
MY BACKGROUND :
Experience across equity and debt investing, and consulting, in Africa
Learning new skills. Turning exciting ideas into reality
Short-sighted regulatory shifts that undermine ease of doing business
Tom Rostand
MY JOB :
I support the Creadev Africa portfolio and manage investments in the food, health, education and climate sectors across the continent.
WHY I’M HERE :
Entrepreneurship and innovation address major African challenges and accelerate access to essential products and services for the greatest number of people.
MY BACKGROUND :
Nearly 15 years in private equity, including 12 in Africa (and a few sleepless years in buyouts in Paris).
Cheap debt, the Rift Valley, and Swahili culture.
Currency depreciation, poaching, and Nairobi's traffic jams.
OUR AFRICA TEAM
Joel Filippi
MY JOB :
I head the US office. With my team, we invest in and support the growth of companies that facilitate access to goods and services for the greatest number of people.
WHY I’M HERE :
I enjoy working with dynamic, growing companies that seek to improve the world.
MY BACKGROUND :
Before Creadev, I spent 10 years in strategy consulting (BCG) in Italy and the United States.
I enjoy working alongside entrepreneurs, football, learning languages, and cooking (and eating).
Indecision, the smells of fermentation, and the heights.
