Adenia Partners Strengthens Investment Committee with Franck Falézan Appointment
Adenia Partners, a prominent private equity firm with a focus on growth opportunities in Africa, has appointed Franck Falézan to its Investment Committee for both its flagship funds, Adenia Capital IV and the recently oversubscribed Adenia Capital V. Franck Falézan brings over 25 years of strategic leadership experience to the role, further bolstering the firm’s investment expertise. His background in managing investments across Europe makes him a valuable asset to Adenia’s mission of driving growth and creating lasting value in African markets.
Falézan is best known as the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of PrimeStone Capital, where he helped lead the firm to success since 2014. Prior to this, he spent 16 years at The Carlyle Group, where he held roles as Global Partner and Managing Director, focusing on major European buyouts and serving on the boards of numerous companies across industries like industrials, healthcare, and media. He was involved in transformative deals, including Aprovia, B&B Hotels, and Zodiac Marine & Pool, making a significant impact on Carlyle’s growth and public listing.
In his new role at Adenia, Franck Falézan will leverage his extensive private equity experience to guide the firm’s investment strategies across Africa. Alexis Caude, Managing Partner at Adenia Partners, emphasized the importance of careful consideration in selecting new members for their Investment Committee, highlighting that Falézan’s expertise, strategic insight, and alignment with Adenia’s values will enhance the firm’s capacity to generate outstanding results for its stakeholders.
Falézan’s career began at The Boston Consulting Group in Paris and London, where he focused on corporate strategy and operational improvements. He holds an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School and an MS in Mathematics from École Polytechnique in France. Adenia Partners itself has raised $950 million across five funds, and it is committed to responsible investing and sustainable development in Africa.
SOURCE: AFCD