Samuel
Bafourd

Samuel is Chief Information Officer.

Why private equity?

Samuel chose the private equity sector for several reasons. Firstly, after various professional experiences, he desired to join a field where corporate projects emphasize human values, stakeholder respect, and social responsibility. Secondly, he was drawn to the constant opportunity for advancement and skill acquisition aimed at excellence. Private equity enables him to tackle diverse and stimulating challenges, collaborate with experts from different domains, and contribute to value creation for companies supported by Seven2. Lastly, he saw private equity as an opportunity to apply his financial, legal, and strategic knowledge, as well as his analytical, synthesis, and negotiation skills.

Passion and Inspiration

Coming from Le Mans, Samuel is fascinated by automobile racing. This sport combines challenges and values that align with his work vision.

A favorite quote ?
“Information technology has changed the way people create economic value.”
Alan Greenspan

Education and Experience

After honing his skills at Orange and an SME in the events industry, Samuel joined Seven2 in 2001 as a Systems and Network Administrator, rising to become the Chief Information Officer in 2018. With expertise in cybersecurity, he has overseen the « Cyber program » for Seven2’s portfolio companies since 2021. Samuel holds a degree from ESPL (École Supérieure des Pays de Loire).