Pierre is a partner and co-head of the Merchant Banking team based in London.

With over 30 years of experience in M&A, Pierre has particular expertise in the luxury and consumer goods sectors.  Prior to joining Stanhope, he was the founder and Managing Partner of renowned M&A boutique Savigny Partners, where he worked with iconic brands such as Lanvin, Céline, Christian Lacroix, Delvaux, Tom Dixon and Le Labo.

Previously Pierre was Director of Acquisitions at LVMH where he was responsible for originating and implementing acquisitions and divestitures across all group divisions, working directly with Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault.

Pierre began his career in investment banking in 1987 when he joined Bankers Trust, after serving at the French Industrial Development Agency in New York.  He graduated from leading French business school ESSEC.