Securing human life and assets in the precious first minutes of an incident before firefighters arrive is vital to survival. It’s also a solid business with solid fundamentals, recurring revenues and a robust outlook. With the support of Apax Partners since 2014, SK FireSafety has been growing and playing a significant role in consolidating this market successfully in the Benelux and Sweden and now plans to become a major player in Europe. CEO Ewald Draaijer explains his modus operandi.
Digital is radically changing time and space. It also modifies ecosystems and the spaces they occupy. Given the risk of new, more flexible entrants, digital innovation has one significant advantage: it provides significant growth drivers and opens the door to sustainable outlooks for development. Two Apax Partners investments, Marlink and Expereo, chose to follow this direction. What follows is a review of the keys to their success.
BIP is a primary multinational consulting firm employing more than 2700 people worldwide (in Italy, Great Britain, Spain, Turkey, Brazil, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, the United States, the Arab Emirates, Chile and Colombia). BIP’s professionals offer management consulting services and business integration services, helping companies in the research and adoption of disruptive technological innovation. Fabio Troiani, CEO and Co-founder of BIP explains the company’s differentiating approach to embracing a future driven by technological innovation.
Few companies can boast of successfully growing the share of their digital revenue from 30% to 60% in less than two years. Yet by implementing an ambitious digital transformation plan, Sandaya has achieved just that. Two of Sandaya’s key figures, Jean-Yves Challies, Deputy CEO, and Vincent Dussud, Chief Information Officer, spoke about their winning strategy.
In light of rising international demand, the growth of organic wine production and the recent climb in popularity of rosé, Eric Le Fur, an INSEEC professor and researcher in wine economics, deciphers the transformations taking place in the wine industry – a strategic sector for France’s economy.
AEB, world leader in ingredients and related services for the wine industry, has announced its objectives for the next few years: R&D investment, international expansion and digital transformation. Its ambitious growth strategy is both forward-looking and respectful of the age-old industry’s traditions. Mario Tomasoni, CEO of AEB group, explains.
What makes Comitium different? It combines the best of private equity and listed companies to offer small and medium-sized companies a unique and innovative form of support in the listed market. Caroline Gauthier and Laurent Ducoin, its founders, explain.
Only a few short months after Apax Partners invested in the company, Marlink took ownership of the ESG project and implemented it throughout the enterprise. Erik Ceuppens, CEO, and Bertrand Pivin talk about the major initiatives carried out during the year, from social issues to governance to sharing common values.
Since 2014, the higher education group has involved all of its stakeholders in the implementation of responsible academic and environmental programmes. Catherine Lespine, CEO, and Bertrand Pivin, Partner at Apax Partners, examine this ambitious project, which has been successful both in France and abroad.
Responsible sourcing, human resources more involved in employees’ growth and development and safety in the workplace are central to THOM Group’s sustainability initiatives. Today, Europe’s leading jewellery seller would like to go even further and is aiming for excellence in ESG, as Romain Peninque, the group’s CEO, explains.
To acquire and retain new customers, Sandaya has completed its digital transformation. The online experience has been improved and the social media strategy better integrated. François Georges, Chairman & CEO of Sandaya, explains how the premium campsite network achieved these two goals.
Since 2016, Melita has been using Net Promoter Score (NPS) and digital tools to transform its customer service. Harald Rösch, the cable operator’s CEO, explains how better use of data and targeted investments have significantly improved his company’s customer satisfaction.
Now more than ever, skillful use of data is central to the AFFLELOU Group’s digital strategy. As the celebrated eyewear brand switches to Salesforce, its challenge is to include its franchisees in its internal revolution. Didier Pascual, Afflelou’s Chairman & CEO, helps us understand what it’s all about.
To meet companies’ growing cloud-based demands, SD-WAN stands out as a solution of the future. Altran, the world leader in engineering and R&D services, is positioning itself as the preferred partner for enterprises, to help them acquire the most appropriate solutions for their business. Sylvain Allard, Head of Corporate Strategy and Marketing, elaborates.
Expereo is exploring the potential of new technologies and facilitating connectivity for companies all over the world. Irwin Fouwels, CEO, reveals the next stages of growth that will make the pioneer of the telecommunications industry a world leader.
Eric Bompard has become a major, trusted brand in France over the last 30 years. Xavier Marie, the founder of Maisons du Monde (…)
The transformative acquisition of Aricent has made Altran the world leader in its industry. Altran CEO Dominique Cerutti explains how the two companies plan to win over new customers and gain market share.
Apax Partners is starting a new stage in its European development, strengthening its presence in Italy, where the fund has been active since 2008. Here is a report on two of these Italian success stories with Marcel Patrignani, CEO of Altran Italy, and Bruno Musella, CEO of Telemar.
Carlo Maria Capè, Nino Lo Bianco, Fabio Troiani, founders of the consulting firm Business Integration Partners (Bip), engage in a detailed discussion of their choice of Apax Partners as sparring partner to propel Bip into the bulge bracket.
Since the 2013 launch of its e-commerce site histoiredor.com, THOM Europe has been working double time to advance its digital transformation and implement digital initiatives throughout its value chain. CEO Romain Peninque elaborates.
What is it like to work with a French investment fund? What are the principal strengths of Apax Partners? How can a multi-year relationship be summed up in a few words? Listen to what Erik Ceuppens, CEO of Marlink, and Ewald Draaijer, CEO of SK FireSafety Group had to say.
Invités de l’émission L’entreprise BFM, diffusée le 15 décembre 2017 sur BFM Business, Catherine Lespine, PDG d’INSEEC U. et Bertrand Pivin, Associé Apax Partners, reviennent sur la relation entreprise-investisseur, et dévoilent leur stratégie pour faire d’INSEEC U. le modèle de l’enseignement supérieur de demain.
To respond to the new expectations of students and companies, Groupe INSEEC Universitas aims to make its campuses multi-disciplinary centres of excellence and invent tomorrow’s education model. Catherine Lespine, the group’s CEO, explains.
Suppression de la sélection médicale, nouveaux critères de tarification, CIPRÉS Assurances sait parler aux TPE et aux TNS français. Laurent Ouazana, Président du Directoire, et Sylvie Langlois, Directrice Générale, dévoilent les ambitions de ce disrupteur de l’assurance.
With more than €1 billion in sales and an international presence, Gfi Informatique has become a regional leader. CEO Vincent Rouaix talks about his company’s transformation and the future challenges it faces.
Melita met les bouchées doubles pour s'imposer dans les offres 4P. Harald Rösch, son PDG, nous dévoile sa stratégie.
In 10 years, THOM Group Europe has become the European jewellery leader. Romain Peninque, CEO, lifts the veil on his acquisition strategy.
With 1,500 stores, 34 countries with a mix of retail and wholesale activities, and a new store every two days, the AFFLELOU Group knows his way around international markets. Frédéric Poux, CEO, spoke to us about the group's winning strategy.
Après 10 ans d’accompagnement, Apax Partners cède sa participation dans Unilabs, leader européen du diagnostic médical. Jos Lamers, son PDG, revient sur une stratégie de conquête qui a porté ses fruits.
The Group's new Chief Operating Officer José Peran plans to use digital technologies to further enhance the quality of education.
Created in 1847, Thuasne is the French and European leader in wearable medical devices. At its head, Elizabeth Ducottet considers digital transformation an ongoing necessit
Olivier Jallabert, CEO of Amplitude, explains why Amplitude has invested in the startup Novastep.
Among the French medtechs that have been incredibly successful abroad, you will find LDR Medical. One of its founders, Christophe Lavigne, divulges the secrets of his company's dazzling success.
Erik Ceuppens, CEO of Marlink, talks to us about his digital services platform that forms the basis of his value creation strategy.
In its four years with Apax Partners, TEXA has become the leader in loss adjustment and services for insurance companies. As TEXA exits Apax Partners’ portfolio, Christophe Arrebolle, CEO, talks to us about the company's successful BtoB strategy.
INSEEC, a French leader in higher education, is entering a new market – professional training. Catherine Lespine, its CEO, tells us why.
Malta's leading telecoms operator plans to invest in data to improve its services. Melita's new CEO, Harald Roesch, discusses his strategy.
InfoVista has been processing data for more than 10 years. InfoVista’s CEO, Philippe Ozanian, shares his observations surrounding big data.
Is big data set to be your next car’s engine? Pascal Brier, Vice-President of Altran presents the car of the future.
After more than eight years with Apax Partners, Infopro Digital has been sold to TowerBrook.
From Marlink’s head office, CEO Erik Ceuppens describes his roadmap
La stratégie de Sandaya pour attirer les touristes de France et de Navarre.
Dominique Cerruti, Chairman & CEO of Altran, has announced his intention to turn the French company into the worldwide leader in engineering and R&D services. His two key measures for getting there.
The Mannai consortium is to acquire a 51% stake in Gfi Informatique. How did the success of the French IT services company wow the Qatari investment fund?
Amplitude is stepping up its international growth and development, thanks to an IPO supported by Apax Partners The backstory to an IPO that turned a lot of heads … and hips.
Apax Partners and Fortino Capital have recently taken control of telecoms operators Cabovisão (Portugal), ONI (Portugal) and Melita (Malta)
The new CEO of this Portuguese telecom group took over on 9 May. He has a disruptive plan to shake up an ultra-competitive market.
Apax Partners and Fortino Capital have invested in Melita, the leading Maltese cable operator. Harald Roesch, the company’s new CEO, intends to give Malta the best telecoms infrastructure in Europe.
Apax Partners has finalised the acquisition of InfoVista, a worldwide provider of network performance software solutions. We asked Philippe Ozanian, CEO of InfoVista, two questions:
In less than a year, AfflelouStore has become Europe's most visited online optical retail store. Frédéric Poux, Chairman of the Alain Afflelou Board, does not intend to stop there.
What are the retail strategies of Maisons du Monde? For company founder Xavier Marie, everything now depends on cross-channel selling and data management.
How is France's top jeweller adapting to the new challenges in retailing? With store refits and a shift into digitalisation, Eric Belmonte, Chairman of THOM Europe (which also includes the TrésOr and Marc Orian chains) is preparing for the future.
Former Chairman and CEO of the Prosodie group following its IPO and an LBO arranged in less than a month, Georges Croix recently co-founded Digital Dimension with the Econocom group. He revisits the shareholder strategies that lie at the root of his success.
By acquiring Eurisk on 1 October, TEXA moved up a gear in the French market for insurance expertise and services. This transaction is confirmation of the diversification strategy begun by the Group in 2009. Pierre-Antoine Lagé, Chairman of the Board, talks to us about TEXA's external growth strategy.
L'Usine Nouvelle, LSA, Red On Line, Le Moniteur: as head of Infopro Digital, Christophe Czajka, has led around 30 acquisitions in less than 15 years.
Brazil, Japan, USA: Amplitude is conquering the world. While it has only just carried out its IPO, the French leader in prostheses is thinking big, very big. Olivier Jallabert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amplitude, talks to us about his international build-up strategy.
The new Chairman and CEO of Altran is going to radically transform the engineering and R&D businesses. In order to finance his strategy, he's relying on financial markets and
Christophe Czajka is not a typical leader. As the founder and current CEO of InfoPro Digital, he reveals to Apax Talks how he is leading the digital transformation of his media group, which now numbers over 350 web developers and specialists, making it one of the largest French software development companies.
In these lean budget times, many B2B service providers have had to do more for less money. The insurance sector is no exception to this rule. Rattled by newcomers who, like Google, aim to cut out the middleman in the sector, and by banks that are now incorporating insurance policies in their products, insurers are passing the pressure on to their suppliers.
What is the primary task of a leader during digital transformation? Assessing the scope of the new technologies in order to understand how they are likely to impact your business. Singularity University is famous throughout Silicon Valley for the programmes it offers to leaders and for making them aware of the revolutions that are underway.
The CEO of the INSEEC Group, Catherine Lespine, welcomed us alongside her International Director Olivier Guillet to discuss the company's international growth.
The Arc de Triomphe overlooks the Paris office of Anthony Dinis, who welcomes us to share his experience of international growth with Vocalcom, a software company he founded that specialises in customer relations.
For Olivier Jallabert, the founder and current CEO of orthopaedic implant specialist Amplitude, international growth is an opportunity to set his company apart from the major American laboratories.
At 11 a.m. one Tuesday morning, barely off the plane from Madrid, Christophe Fenart - the charismatic CEO of Europe Snacks - talks to us about his experience of international growth.
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