Mr Romain Gonthier

KANDO id: 40502

Bio

Responsible for sourcing, executing and monitoring private equity investments in Europe across all media segments, with particular focus on the French speaking geographies (France, Belgium, Switzerland). Prior to joining VSS in 2008, was Director Investment Banking in the Telecom- Media- Technology team of Jefferies in London. During his 5-year tenure at Jefferies, executed more than thirty M&A, LBO, and IPO mid market European cross border transactions across a broad range of sectors including digital media, mobile media, and business information services. Prior to Jefferies, held operational responsibilities in Silicon Valley, California where he first gained business development experience with wireless telecom provider ArrayComm Inc and subsequently held senior management roles with Internet voice service provider Pagoo Inc. Has spent a total of 11 years focused on the TMT industry both in Europe and the United States. Mr. MBA degree from INSEAD. Bachelor of Business degree from ESCP-EAP (French Grande Ecole). Diplom-Kaufmann degree from the Technical University of Berlin (TUB).

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