Adenia Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on growth opportunities in Africa, has appointed Franck Falézan to the Investment Committee of Adenia Capital IV, and its most recent oversubscribed flagship fund, Adenia Capital V. A highly accomplished investment professional and entrepreneur, Falézan brings over 25 years of experience in strategic leadership to the role.
As Managing Partner and Co-Founder of PrimeStone Capital since 2014, Falézan has helped build a long-term, value-driven investment firm that has driven strategic growth across European companies. Prior to that, he spent 16 years at The Carlyle Group, where he served as Global Partner and Managing Director, leading major European buyouts and sitting on the boards of industrials, healthcare and media companies. His leadership was instrumental in many landmark transactions, including Aprovia, B&B Hotels, and Zodiac Marine & Pool, and he contributed to transformative internal projects, as well as Carlyle’s eventual public listing.
"Adding a new member to our Investment Committee is a decision we take with great care, as these individuals play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s future,” said Alexis Caude, Managing Partner at Adenia Partners. “Franck’s outstanding track record in private equity, coupled with his deep strategic insight and strong alignment with Adenia’s values, makes him an excellent addition to our team. His decision to move into African private equity and join Adenia is a remarkable testament to the strength of our platform and the compelling investment opportunities on the continent. His experience and expertise will undoubtedly enhance our ability to deliver outstanding results for all our stakeholders, and advance our mission to create lasting value on the continent."
Falézan began his career with The Boston Consulting Group in Paris and London, advising on corporate strategy and operational improvements. He holds an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School and an MS in Mathematics from École Polytechnique in France.
About Adenia Partners
Adenia Partners is a private markets investment firm which has raised $950 million across five funds and co-investments, and is committed to responsible investing and a sustainable Africa. Founded in 2002, Adenia has a proven track record with 30+ platform investments executed and 20 realized exits. Based on-the-ground across Africa, Adenia has one of the most highly qualified African private markets investment teams in terms of educational pedigree, longstanding experience as entrepreneurs and investors, and local in-depth knowledge. By creating stronger companies with quality jobs, fostering economic improvement, and elevating companies to meet ESG standards, Adenia is increasing the enterprise value for investors, whilst benefiting workers, communities, and companies in Africa.
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