Astorg announces partner and managing director promotions

Astorg is delighted to welcome Chris Cozzone and Olivier Lieven to the partnership. Both have consistently demonstrated leadership, a strong commitment to value creation, and remarkable contributions to the firm throughout their tenure.

Chris Cozzone joined Astorg in 2020 and works in the investment team based in New York. He has been a driving force in building Astorg’s Technology platform in North America. Chris has significantly contributed to solidifying the firm’s reputation among key stakeholders and developing compelling value-creation opportunities, as evidenced by the high-quality assets brought to the firm with a clear right to win derived from his dedication, networks and expertise. He currently serves on the board of Corsearch. Chris holds a Master of Science in Engineering from Mines ParisTech, a Master of Science in Finance from Paris Sorbonne and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Olivier Lieven joined Astorg in 2015 and works in the investment team in the firm’s New York office. He has played a crucial role in enhancing Astorg’s leadership position in the Healthcare sector, particularly within Pharma Services. His deep focus and widely recognized sector expertise have greatly contributed to the Astorg brand recognition in this field, enabling him to engineer complex proprietary transactions for the firm. Notably, Olivier led the recent take-private transaction of Hamilton Thorne and the simultaneous acquisition of Cook Medical’s Reproductive Health business, both completed by the signing of a definitive agreement - announced yesterday - to acquire FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific’s Medical Media Business. This strategic move aims to combine the three businesses, establishing a new global leader in the Assisted Reproductive Technology MedTech space. Olivier currently serves on the boards of Clario, Cytel, and OPEN Health. He is a Graduate Civil Engineer from Ecole Polytechnique and Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in Paris, and he holds a Master of Science in Economics from the Paris School of Economics.

Both Chris and Olivier have, in their own ways, demonstrated exceptional commitment and proven contributions, making them invaluable additions to the partnership. In addition to their sector-specific achievements, they have both been strong ambassadors of the Astorg brand and culture, significantly contributing to the establishment of the Astorg New York office back in 2020.

Thierry Timsit, CEO of Astorg, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Chris and Olivier to the Astorg partnership. These promotions not only recognize their past accomplishments but also reflect our confidence in their ability to contribute to Astorg’s next phase of growth. As we proactively nurture a new generation of leaders, we are confident that Chris and Olivier will play key roles in advancing our vision and driving the firm forward.”

Alongside these two new partnership promotions, Astorg also announces the promotion of seven new Managing Directors: Nathan Geerinck, Bastien Hermans, Daniel Müller and Chuck Sandilya, all members of Astorg’s investment team; Alexandre Falewee, a member of the Capital Markets team; Camille Lebargy, a member of the HR team; and Nathalie Medawar, a member of the ESG team. Each has made notable contributions to Astorg through their hard work and commitment to the firm, with well-deserved recognition through these promotions.