HEKZÉ A NEW LEADING PLAYER IN INVESTMENT FUNDS
THE CONSULTING FIRM, A SUBSIDIARY OF GRANT ALEXANDER GROUP, ENTERS THE MARKET
Paris, December 10, 2024 – HEKZÉ announces its launch to support investment funds and their portfolio companies in enhancing both financial (IRR) and non-financial performance. Founded by five leaders with strong operational expertise within the investment ecosystem, HEKZÉ acts as an operational partner across various types of assignments throughout the deal lifecycle. Backed by its shareholder Grant Alexander, the consulting firm aims to become a reference player in France and internationally in the Operating Partner domain, leveraging all the essential skills to help companies address challenges related to operational results, ESG, applied Artificial Intelligence, and talent management.
PRAGMATISM, LISTENING, AND RESULTS : "OPERATING PARTNERS AS A SERVICE"!
Specialized in the Operating Partner role, HEKZÉ’s founding team shares entrepreneurial and humanistic values, taking on the mission of supporting investment fund leaders and their portfolio companies by providing operational experience and expertise to foster sustainable value creation.
From board seats and advisory roles to direct operational involvement at every key stage of a deal, the consulting firm draws on the diverse experiences and on-the-ground expertise of its five founders. HEKZÉ responds with agility to fund-related challenges, including Return on Investment (IRR), non-financial value creation, and supports portfolio company leaders and teams:
- Eric DODIN (Audencia, Venture Finance – Oxford University, Sustainable Strategy – Harvard Business School Online), President and Partner, has over 20 years of experience as CEO and President. An expert in handling complex operational issues, he has developed strong expertise in insurance/insurtech and B2B services.
- Alexandre RISPAL (Sciences Po Lille, Executive Leadership Grow 2 – INSEAD, International Finance – Harvard Law School Executive Education, Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Harvard Business School Online), Partner, brings extensive experience in growth and innovation topics in France and internationally, having held CEO and Chief Revenue Officer roles in leading insurance, mobility, and health companies.
- Frédéric FLEJOU (CentraleSupélec, International Director Program – INSEAD), Partner, is an expert in international development and M&A with 20 years of experience in CFO and CEO roles at AXA.
- Dominique BROSSE (IEMI Paris), Partner, has built solid expertise as an operational leader in B2B services (telecoms, business facilities, etc.) over his 35-year career.
- Christophe DE BUEIL (ESSCA), Partner, has more than 15 years of consulting experience with a focus on digital transformation and technology-driven business solutions.
With a robust operational force enhanced by the expertise of its founders and an ecosystem of preferred partners, HEKZÉ delivers pragmatic recommendations, actionable plans, and solid support for management and governance issues. The primary sectors targeted include financial services, B2B, and mobility.
HEKZÉ AND GRANT ALEXANDER: A UNION FOR SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE IN INVESTMENT FUNDS
HEKZÉ leverages its shareholder, Grant Alexander Group, to complement its services with People-oriented solutions such as headhunting, interim management, and leadership development through coaching, assessment, and outplacement. This synergy allows HEKZÉ to offer a near-holistic approach to performance and growth challenges.
“Increasing expectations from LPs and investment funds—be they Private Equity, VC Growth, or Family Offices—on securing and optimizing performance, AI, ESG, and leadership needs are driving demand for Operating Partner interventions. Whether supplementing in-house teams or acting independently, we offer our expertise and capacity for knowledge transfer to the asset management community,” comments Eric DODIN, President of HEKZÉ.
“There is much common ground between HEKZÉ and Grant Alexander, particularly shared values of proximity, commitment, and enthusiasm. Our equity stake in the company was a natural step, and we eagerly anticipate the unprecedented impact of this collaboration on the sustainable performance of funds and the companies they support,” comments Henri VIDALINC President of Grant Alexander.
About HEKZÉ
HEKZÉ, Operating Partner as a Service, is the operational partner for investment funds and their portfolio companies. Founded by five experts in corporate performance optimization, the consulting firm supports organizations seeking performance or growth with a pragmatic, sustainable, and humanistic approach at every critical deal stage—from pre-signature to exit. Backed by its shareholder Grant Alexander, HEKZÉ capitalizes on synergies with the group’s HR consulting and services to deliver tailored performance solutions.
About Grant Alexander
For over 30 years, Grant Alexander has been a performance partner to organizations and their leaders, providing comprehensive, tailored solutions for competency management and development. The multi-specialist HR consulting and services group operates in five areas (Executive Search, Executive Interim, Leadership Development, Transformation Advisory, and Operating Partners) across all sectors and roles globally. It maintains several offices in France (Paris, Aix-Marseille, Lille, Lyon, Nantes, Toulouse) and Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and is the exclusive partner for InterSearch in France and Switzerland. As part of its CSR commitment, Grant Alexander is EcoVadis certified as an “Engaged Company.”
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