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Apax Partners picks Stanislas Panhard as partner

Panhard will be responsible for investments in the services, healthcare and consumer sectors.

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  • Panhard began his career in M&A at Goldman Sachs
  • Apax’s development team is co-headed by Caroline Rémus and Isabelle Hermetet
  • The team is made up of four partners and a total of 12 investment professionals

Apax Partners announced on Thursday that it has appointed Stanislas Panhard as partner within the Apax Development Team. Panhard will be responsible for investments in the services, healthcare and consumer sectors.

Panhard began his career in M&A at Goldman Sachs. He gained experience in investment and development at Wendel Group and held management positions in the retail sector at Carrefour and Fnac. Panhard was also a member of the management committee of the capital development team at Bpifrance where he was in charge of investments in partnership with sovereign funds.

Panhard has carried out around 15 investments, in education, healthcare and services sectors.

“Apax Development stands out with SMEs thanks to its specialist sector approach combined with the contribution of the Apax platform in terms of operational expertise, targeting sustainable growth,” said Panhard.

Apax is a London-headquartered, global private equity firm. It invests in the technology, services, healthcare and internet/consumer sectors.