OUR TEAM
Our team is composed of 4 dedicated partners with international profiles and complementary expertise
Partners
Patrick Richer
Founding Partner
Expertise:
- Technology
- Education
- Industrial Services
- B2B
Annick Kervella
Partner
Expertise:
- Leadership
- Human resources
- Operational Excellence
Kevin Bailey
Partner
Expertise:
- Consumer goods
- Distribution
- Technology
- Electrical and electronic engineering
Frederic Vezon
Partner
Expertise:
- Information Technology
- Digital Transformation
- Technology Management
- Deep Technology
Patrick Richer
Founding Partner, Paris
About Patrick
“Nothing excites me more than trying to build something new, unique and sustainable in the long term”
Patrick Richer founded Neovian Partners in January 2006 on the basis of a threefold observation:
1. SMEs and midcaps are the backbone of the French economy
2. Quality strategic advice is lacking for these specific actors
3. Paradoxically, SMEs and Midcaps are the types of businesses that need the most support
After 4 years of M&A at Indosuez in Eastern Europe and 10 years of strategy consulting at firms such as Bain & Company, Monitor Deloitte or Gemini Consulting, the Neovian Partners adventure started alongside the first technological startups that foreshadowed what French Tech startups. Saas, Cloud, Big Data, BI, IoT, Data Analytics, AI, all subjects that Neovian had the good fortune to be able to process even before a semantic field was attached to them, thus ensuring Neovian a technological anchorage that is still recognized today, many years after the firm’s creation.
Patrick was lucky to be able to manage or supervise all types of projects at Neovian.
He is passionate about two elements:
1. Creating the most appropriate approach or methodology to resolve client issues
2. Identifying other types of businesses that may then benefit from this “new” approach or methodology
Presentation
Experiences
Indosuez M&A, Bain & Co, The Monitor Group, Gemini Consulting, Acumen United, Advention Business Partners
Education
École Centrale, Paris
Annick Kervella
Partner, Paris
About Annick
“I am passionate about the dynamics of Men and organizations. I support teams in carrying out their projects, relying above all on listening and providing them with tailor-made solutions.”
Annick Kervella joined Neovian Partners in 2008 to build the Management and Human Resources offer. She shares with her associates the conviction that building market strategy and HR strategy in parallel is what can achieve the best possible outcome.
Over the course of more than 25 years of career, Annick has held various positions in human resources, with the performance of individuals and teams at the heart of her expertise. Prior to joining Neovian Partners, she worked with several multinational companies, including RogenSI, an international business performance and leadership consulting firm.
At Neovian Partners, Annick draws on her background and expertise to develop tools and assessment processes for organizations, and actively contribute to the human resources strategy of her clients.
Annick devotes part of her time to helping the visually impaired in handisports events.
Presentation
Experiences
Speechmark, Phonalangue, RogensI
Education
Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
Kevin Bailey
Partner, Paris
About Kevin
“I have a strong interest in new technologies and my international profile is a valuable asset to support my clients in their ambitions of development.”
Kevin Bailey joined Neovian Partners some time after the firm was created. He actively contributed to the company’s development before becoming a Partner in 2016.
Having lived and worked in North America, Asia and Europe, and with 12 years of experience in strategy consulting, Kevin has extensive experience in various sectors and in particular in digital technologies, B2B services, distribution, electronics and optoelectronics.
On the functional level, Kevin has led business and development strategy missions on one hand and due diligence missions on the other. Kevin’s projects cover operations, such as defining strategic plans, strategic audit or screening in the context of acquisitions or disposals.
Kevin is a man of the field and has at heart the professional and personal development of his teams. Kevin is a fan of philosophy : nothing matters more than a discussion about the meaning of life while enjoying a glass of quality scotch.
Presentation
Experiences
Omnicom Group
Education
University of Ottawa, Canada
Frederic Vezon
Partner, Paris
About Frederic
“Since childhood, I have had a profound passion for technology, and my hands-on experience in managing and growing technology companies has only deepened my appreciation for the innovation and transformative power that technology can bring to our world.”
Frederic is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years of expertise in the investment and management of technology startups in North America.
He has worked as an institutional VC investor and also served as CEO of various technology startups, gaining extensive knowledge in software (mobility, medical devices, blockchain, cryptology, government technology services), as well as services related to AI, blockchain, BI, and cybersecurity.
Frederic has worked in various locations in North America, including Washington DC, Montreal, and Toronto, gaining deep insights into the local business culture and market trends.
His diverse experience and strategic vision have helped numerous technology startups to grow and succeed in the highly competitive market.
Experiences
Caisse de Dépôt & Placement du Québec , CubeRoute, Aurora, JTG inc. , ASPertise, Droon
Education
École CentraleSupélec, Paris
MBA McGill, Montreal
OUR TEAM
Our team is composed of 4 dedicated partners with international profiles and complementary expertise
Partners
Patrick Richer
Founding Partner
Experts:
- Technology
- Education
- Industrial Services
- B2B
Annick Kervella
Partner
Experts:
- Leadership
- Human resources
- Operational Excellence
Kevin Bailey
Partner
Experts:
- Consumer goods
- Distribution
- Technology
- Electrical and electronic engineering
Frederic Vezon
Partner
Experts:
- Information Technology
- Digital Transformation
- Technology Management
- Deep Technology
Patrick Richer
Founding Partner, Paris
About Patrick
« Nothing excites me more than trying to build something new, unique and sustainable in the long term .”
Patrick Richer founded Neovian Partners in January 2006 on the basis of a threefold observation:
1. SMEs and midcaps are the backbone of the French economy.
2. Quality strategic advice is lacking for these specific actors.
3. Paradoxically, SMEs and Midcaps are the types of businesses that need the most support.
After 4 years of M&A at Indosuez in Eastern Europe and 10 years of strategy consulting at firms such as Bain & Company, Monitor Deloitte or Capgemini Invent, the Neovian Partners adventure started alongside the first technological startups that foreshadowed what French Tech startups. Saas, Cloud, Big Data, BI, IoT, Data Analytics, AI, all subjects that Neovian had the good fortune to be able to process even before a semantic field was attached to them, thus ensuring Neovian a technological anchorage that is still recognized today, 12 years after the firm was created.
Patrick was lucky to be able to manage or supervise all types of projects at Neovian.
He is passionate about two things:
1. Creating the most appropriate approach or methodology to resolve client issues.
2. Identifying other types of businesses that may then benefit from this “new” approach or methodology.
Presentation
Experiences
Indosuez M&A, Bain & Co, The Monitor Group, Gemini Consulting, Acumen United, Advention Business Partners
Education
École Centrale, Paris
Annick Kervella
Partner, Paris
About Annick
“I am passionate about the dynamics of Men and organizations. I support teams in carrying out their projects, relying above all on listening and providing them with tailor-made solutions. “
Annick Kervella joined Neovian Partners in 2008 to build the Management and Human Resources offer. She shares with her associates the conviction that building market strategy and HR strategy in parallel is what can achieve the best possible outcome.
Over the course of more than 25 years of career, Annick has held various positions in human resources, with the performance of individuals and teams at the heart of her expertise. Prior to joining Neovian Partners, she worked with several multinational companies, including RogenSI, an international business performance and leadership consulting firm.
At Neovian Partners, Annick draws on her background and expertise to develop tools and assessment processes for organizations, and actively contribute to the human resources strategy of her clients.
Annick devotes part of her time to helping the visually impaired in handisports events.
Presentation
Experiences
Speechmark, Phonalangue, RogensI
Education
Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia
Kevin Bailey
Partner, Paris
About Kevin
“I have a strong interest in new technologies and my international profile is a valuable asset to support my clients in their ambitions of development.”
Kevin Bailey joined Neovian Partners some time after the firm was created. He actively contributed to the company’s development before becoming a Partner in 2016.
Having lived and worked in North America, Asia and Europe, and with 12 years of experience in strategy consulting, Kevin has extensive experience in various sectors and in particular in digital technologies, B2B services, distribution, electronics and optoelectronics.
On the functional level, Kevin has led business and development strategy missions on one hand and due diligence missions on the other. Kevin’s projects cover operations, such as defining strategic plans, strategic audit or screening in the context of acquisitions or disposals.
Kevin is a man of the field and has at heart the professional and personal development of his teams. Kevin is a fan of philosophy : nothing matters more than a discussion about the meaning of life while enjoying a glass of quality scotch
Presentation
Experiences
Omnicom Group
Education
University of Ottawa, Canada
Frederic Vezon
Partner, Paris
About Frederic
“Since childhood, I have had a profound passion for technology, and my hands-on experience in managing and growing technology companies has only deepened my appreciation for the innovation and transformative power that technology can bring to our world.”
Frederic is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years of expertise in the investment and management of technology startups in North America.
He has worked as an institutional VC investor and also served as CEO of various technology startups, gaining extensive knowledge in software (mobility, medical devices, blockchain, cryptology, government technology services), as well as services related to AI, blockchain, BI, and cybersecurity.
Frederic has worked in various locations in North America, including Washington DC, Montreal, and Toronto, gaining deep insights into the local business culture and market trends.
His diverse experience and strategic vision have helped numerous technology startups to grow and succeed in the highly competitive market.
Experiences
Caisse de Dépôt & Placement du Québec , CubeRoute, Aurora, JTG inc. , ASPertise, Droon
Education
École CentraleSupélec, Paris
MBA McGill, Montreal