Claire Gawer

Head of Fund Platform, Private Assets @ BNP Paribas Asset Management

About

Currently managing a portfolio of 80+ Private Equity funds of international investments and originating co-investment opportunities.

Country

City

France

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Fundraising, Infrastructure, Private Debt, Private Equity, Investment Analysis, Portfolio Management, Initiating Co-Investment Opportunities

Experience

Head of Fund Platform, Private Assets

BNP Paribas Asset Management

2023-1 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Lead a team of 10 experienced professionals with proven lon-term track record Manage a portfolio of €16bn of AUM and Advisory for internal and external clients, representing c. 220 GPs and 370 funds in Private Equity, Private Debt and Infrastructure Construct tailor-made portfolios with full integration of ESG assessments in investment process (c.30/40 new investments on average per year) Launch ambitious new products on dedicated strategies

Investment Director PE Funds

BNP Paribas Principal Investments (BNPP PI)

2007 - 2022-12 · 16 yrs

Paris, France

Managing a portfolio of 50+ Private Equity funds of international investments and originating co-investment opportunities.

Director Investments

BNP Paribas Private Capital

2005 - 2006 · 1 yr

Paris, France

Founding member of the team coordinating the bank’s Private Equity strategy. Responsible for co-investments in major LBO transactions and strategic management of the Private Equity portfolio of BNP Paribas. Initiated a strategic review of the existing Private Equity portfolio and generated exit opportunities.

Investment Manager

PAI Partners

1997 - 2004 · 7 yrs

Paris, France

Principal coordinator of analysis and decision processes for LBO acquisitions and extensive portfolio management. Target acquisitions included private and listed public companies in a variety of sectors (Food & Agriculture, Distribution, Media & Communication).