Bertrand Hermez

Bertrand Hermez is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as the Managing Partner at Clairfield International, a prominent M&A advisory firm. With over 28 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and investment banking, he has developed a robust career that began in 1991 as an associate at Credit National (now known as Natixis), focusing on leveraged financing in Luxembourg and Paris.12

Before joining Clairfield International in 2010, Hermez held significant roles, including managing director of corporate finance at Quilvest Bank in Paris, where he provided corporate finance services primarily to family-owned businesses. He also worked at Deloitte, leading the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications) corporate finance practice in France, and at Apax Partners, where he managed build-ups and M&A assignments. In 2020, he became an equity partner and a member of the executive committee of Clairfield France.13

Hermez holds degrees from EM Lyon with a specialization in corporate finance and from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is also affiliated with the Société Française des Analystes Financiers (SFAF).12

In his role at Clairfield International, Hermez is instrumental in guiding the firm's strategic direction and advising clients on complex financial transactions across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and business services.2