Wendel Group overview
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How a French family office plays a role in IK’s strategy ramp-up
The acquisition provides Wendel Group with the foundation to raise third-party capital and for IK to branch out into other strategies.
Bold, not bullish
Frédéric Lemoine embraced a tough challenge when he took over as chief executive at Paris-listed investment group Wendel Investissement earlier this year. Having invested aggressively during the boom, the firm has been hit by poor performance at certain portfolio companies, a declining share price and a credit rating downgrade. As he goes about seeking to restore the firm's fortunes, Lemoine can see a profitable – and less controversial – future
Wendel Group contact information
Offices
4 rue Paul-Cézanne, Paris, 75008, FranceContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
Key Contact Mr. Stefan Leon | Job titleInvestment Director | LocationParis, France | Email  ---------- |
| Ms. Christine Anglade | Job title Director of ESG & Communications | LocationParis, France | Email ------ |
| Mr. Antoine Izsak | Job titleHead of Growth Equity | LocationParis, France | Email ---------- |
| Ms. Victoire Laurenty | Job titleCo-Head of Growth Equity | LocationParis, France | Email ---------- |
Wendel Group fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 1
| Fund | Manager | Commitment date | Commitment size |
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Manager ----- | Commitment date- | Commitment size- | |
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