Alixio, the French leader in business transformation with significant human implications, joins forces with Ardian to accelerate its development

Ardian, a world-leading private investment house, and the shareholders of Alixio have entered into exclusive negotiations with a view to Ardian acquiring a stake in the company's capital.

Alixio, which is founded and chaired by Raymond Soubie, is the French leader in supporting companies with transformations having significant human implications. Its combined expertise in strategic consulting and operational services in human resources has made Alixio the partner of choice for a large range of small and medium-sized companies and public organizations.

With Ardian as a partner, Alixio aims to continue the strong growth that it has achieved since its creation (both organic and through targeted acquisitions), to consolidate its leadership in relevant markets and to expand its portfolio of businesses in value-add activities.

The acquisition will not change the operational governance structure of Alixio, which will remain chaired by Raymond Soubie. Philippe Vivien and Guillaume Allais will retain their respective positions as Vice President and General Manager.

The transaction is subject to a consultation process with the employee representative bodies of the entities concerned, as well as the approval of the French competition authority.

"Over the past ten years, Alixio's partners and teams have been able to establish privileged relationships with our clients, understand their new challenges, translate them into organizational and human projects, and support them throughout their implementation. I am delighted to find in Ardian an ideal partner for the next stage of Alixio's development; its cross-functional experience and international footprint will be strong assets for attracting new talent, supporting growth, acquiring skills or platforms for expansion in a world where changes are multiplying and intensifying every day." Raymond Soubie, President and Founder of Alixio

"We are very pleased to support Alixio in the next stages of its development. Raymond Soubie has surrounded himself with a high-quality team, which has enabled the company to become the undisputed French leader in supporting companies in transformation. Knowing how to attract and manage talent is more important than ever and a key measure of success for companies. Our international network and know-how will enable us to accompany Alixio into a new phase of growth, both organically and through build-ups.” François Jerphagnon, Head of Ardian Expansion