Why private equity?
Transitioning from investment baking to M&A advisory, Isabelle ultimately came to appreciate the multiple facets of private equity.
Isabelle takes pride in helping to strengthen the businesses of entrepreneurs, building a future that’s both sustainable for companies and enriching for people. For her, this requires an ability to understand and embrace business challenges, foster good relationships and mutual trust with leaders, and provide managers with a high level of support.
What inspires Isabelle Hermetet?
Isabelle thrives for the opportunity to break new ground, unlock potential and address challenges with high-performance solutions. She believes it’s essential to strike the right balance between operational proximity and strategic thinking, and she’s convinced that performance and meaning should always go hand in hand.
Education and experience
A graduate of the ESSEC Business School, Isabelle Hermetet joined Société Générale in 1992 where she dedicated the onset of her career to credit analysis, performing it in New York, Paris and Frankfurt. She then continued her professional path in Germany, proceeding to M&A followed by the Department of Structured Financing. In 1997, Isabelle joined EPF Partners, which was acquired by Apax Partners (now Seven2) shortly after.
