Work Experience
Patrice is the CEO of the Fluid Systems Division and member of the Board of the French blue chip company SAFRAN. Patrice has 33 years of experience in the High Technology industry. He started is work life at French blue chip company THALES where he spent 16 years as project Director. He later joined Zodiac another french blue chip as Chief Operating Officer from 2002 to 2006 and then became CEO of several subsidiaries of the company. In his different positions, Patrice has had more than €2 billion and 10,000 people under his direct management. He is a seasoned high profil manager with a keen entrepreneurship and leadership vision. Patrice is the chairperson of the Leadership vision committee of the Funds. He is overseeing the Leadership capabilities of the leaders of the business opportunities that we intend to invest in.
Education
Patrice holds an International Executive MBA with concentration in Finance, Strategy and Leadership from HEC Paris, he is also an electrical engineering and finance graduate from SUPELEC (now known as CentralSupelec), a member of French engineering schools ivy league.
Sport & Hobbies
Patrice likes reading, swimming and running to stay fit.