We are one of the world-leading private investment houses. We generate superior returns and enduring value, responsibly, for all our stakeholders.
Ardian is a world-leading private investment house part-owned by its employees. We manage or advise $176bn across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Middle East, on behalf of governments, institutions, pension funds and high-net-worth investors. We are an entrepreneurial business, focused on supporting talented management teams to build sustainable, growing companies. We are committed to sharing our success as widely as possible – with investors, with employees in the companies we support and with society at large.
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$176bn
of assets under management or advised
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1,050+
employees
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19
offices worldwide
Governance
Ardian is managed by an 6-strong General Management, chaired by our CEO and Founder, Dominique Senequier. The Supervisory Committee, chaired by Patrick Thomas, oversees the Group’s executive management and sets its strategic direction.
"We are accelerating the drive to realise our vision of Ardian as an investment company with sustainability and positivity at its heart."
Our commitment to investors
We are responsible for investing millions of people’s savings and managing the wealth of governments on behalf of their citizens. They all rely on us to help them achieve financial safety and security by investing carefully to create real, long-term value. We put transparency and personal engagement at the heart of our investor relations and strive to provide a world-class service.
Our commitment to society
We believe that our activities must bring wider benefits to society beyond financial gains, and we therefore pay close attention to human outcomes. We see investing as a force for good because it enables us to have a positive impact in many areas. And we recognize that, with our scale, we have the ability as well as the responsibility to make a difference. By supporting the financial well-being of our investors. By encouraging our portfolio companies to improve their environmental and social impacts. And by sharing the value we create with all those who have contributed to our success, a practice we pioneered from 2008 onwards.
Architects of Lasting Change
Ardian’s new corporate video tells our story in our own words – how we embrace change, invest today to shape tomorrow, build to last, provide strength, share values and accelerate change for all our stakeholders.
From a single buyout fund to a global leader
Investor Relations
Ardian’s ethos is centered around customer service and transparency. We aim to provide a highly responsive, personal service to each investor which delivers investment solutions tailored to fit their needs. All investors are different and have their own priorities. We can listen carefully to their needs and work hard to deliver an excellent service, building close relationships and earning their loyalty.
European Asset Management Firm of the Year 2024
In November 2024, Ardian has won the “European Asset Management Firm of the Year 2024” at the Funds Europe Awards 2024 in London.
European Private Markets Fund Manager of the Year 2024
In November 2024, Ardian has won the “European Private Markets Fund Manager of the Year 2024” (AuM of more than €100bn) at the Funds Europe Awards 2024 in London.
ESG Manager of the Year 2024
In October 2024, Ardian was awarded “IJ Global ESG Asset Manager of the Year,” at the IJ Global Awards 2024.
Firm of the Year in France
Private Equity International
In March 2024, Ardian has been named “Firm of the Year in France” by Private Equity International in their annual report.
Risk
Ardian’s Risk Management activity is functionally and hierarchically independent from all other operating teams, including portfolio management, and reports directly to a member of Ardian’s Executive Committee.
Our Risk Management Framework seeks above all to protect Ardian and its stakeholders from avoidable harm by identifying risks and recommending appropriate responses that safeguard the integrity and viability of the business and are in line with our Risk Appetite Statement.
Compliance
Ardian’s Compliance team ensures that all laws and regulations that apply to our company in the many jurisdictions where we operate are rigorously observed. The team works closely with other departments to maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism by our employees. It is the job of Compliance to act as the guardian of our clients’ best interests and in doing so to protect Ardian’s own reputation and brand image.
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2021 Sustainability Report
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