CORE TEAM
100 years of cumulated experience from top investment banks, consulting firms and private equity institutions (e.g., Lazard, HSBC, McKinsey & Company, Amundi Asset Management, PwC, EY)
BENJAMIN BLANCHARD
Benjamin has developed a strong track record in M&A advisory and solid expertise in the infrastructure sectors. He began his career at Lazard, where he worked on large transactions within EMEA region, before joining the Iliad Group to focus on M&A acquisition in Europe and the US. Benjamin graduated from HEC Paris.
CHRISTOPHE PÉRON
Christophe has a solid background in financial advisory with a strong understanding of the healthcare and infrastructure spaces in Asia. He started his career in HSBC where he worked in project finance/M&A in Hong Kong and Paris. Christophe graduated from HEC Paris and Stanford University.
THUY VO
Thuy Vo is an analyst at Index Partners with key focus on Retail, Luxury products, and Financial Service. Previous experience includes financial advisory in M&A/deals strategy at EY Vietnam and PwC Vietnam and investment advisory at Turicum Vietnam. Thuy graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Maastricht University.
JULIEN CURTET
Starting his career with McKinsey & Company where he worked with major organizations in Europe and Africa on their strategic agenda, Julien cofounded Index Partners with the goal to develop the boutique expertise on strategic topics. Julien has also developed deep expertise in Real Estate, Digital Infrastructure, Retail and Healthcare. Julien graduated from HEC Paris.
TAI TRAN
Prior to joining Index Partners, Tai has acquired solid expertise in deal execution backed by a proven deal track record in large cap cross-border transactions in Europe.
His previous experience was in London at Mediobanca, the leading Italian investment bank, where he focused on M&A transactions reaching over €4bn in deal value in the Financial Services and Fintech space.
He began his career at BNP Paribas in Paris. Tai graduated from HEC Montréal.
DUC NGUYEN
Duc focuses on the Retail, Infrastructure, and Healthcare industries. Duc has 5 years of experience in M&A, working for BDA Partners and Maybank before joining Index Partners.
CHRISTOPHER LORENZO
Christopher started his career in a US-based, real estate private equity firm that specialized in property acquisitions in the USD20-50m range. Christopher shifted to financial advisory and investment banking at Index Partners. Christopher graduated from Ateneo de Manila University.
KIERAN MARTIN
Benefiting from a strong background in strategic advisory and asset management in Europe, as well as entrepreneurship in the Philippines, Kieran specializes in business optimization and its key part in financial advisory. With Index Partners, Kieran is focused on supporting fast-growing companies in the consumer and hospitality sectors, as well as supporting international transactions from or to the Philippines. Kieran graduated from EDHEC Business School.
PHONG LAM
Prior to joining Index Partners, Phong has gained diverse experience in the financial industry. His previous work experience includes auditing and M&A financial due diligence at PwC Vietnam, and financial analyst at a multinational fintech start-up. Phong graduated from UEH University and is currently an official member of CPA Australia.
PEDRO VILLAMEJOR
Pedro began his career as an intern at BPI Capital Corporation, practicing corporate investment banking in debt capital markets. During his time there, Pedro worked on debt issuances for the largest corporations in the Philippines. Pedro graduated from De La Salle University.
ANTOINE BLANC
Antoine has acquired expertise in deal making in ASEAN with a focus on the consumer sector, while also amassing knowledge in financial institutions. With experiences at Devenco Private Equity and Rocket Internet, and execution of 10+ investments in the ASEAN region as an investor or buy-side advisor, Antoine joined Index Partners in 2016. Antoine graduated from HEC Paris.
LILY (NHUNG) NGUYEN
Lily has got 12 years of combined experience in finance and investment. Prior to joining Index Partners, Lily worked at Grant Thornton Vietnam where she participated in various M&A, capital raising, and financial and strategic advisory projects across Vietnam and SEA. She was also a CFO at Nhat Tin Logistics, an express delivery company in Vietnam, where she gained expertise in financial management and operational excellence. Lily graduated from University of Stirling, CFVG, and FTU Hanoi.
TUNG VUONG
Before Index Partners, Tung interned at PwC Vietnam, Red Square Vietnam, and Medical Saigon Group, gaining experience in M&A and private equity investments. Tung graduated from RMIT University Vietnam.
MACOY NAGUIT
Before Index Partners, Macoy interned at ATR Asset Management, gaining experience in private credit, real estate, and special situations investments. He worked on contributing to the first Corporate Debt Vehicle to be institutionalized in the Philippines. Macoy is from De La Salle University.
ANDRES MEDINA
Before Index Partners, Andres was a Capital Markets Analyst at the Philippines’ Department of Finance with experience in bond issuances. Andres graduated from the University of the Philippines and HEC Paris
DIEU HOANG
Dieu Hoang joined Index Partners as a Happiness and Admin officer. She provides office support to the team which is vital for smooth-running of the company. Moreover, she is responsible for maintaining employees' happiness levels and creating a positive working environment. Previously, she gained working experience at a German law firm. Dieu graduated from Vietnam National University.
HUY QUANG LE
Before joining Index-Asia, Huy honed his skills in M&A advisory and Transaction services during his tenure at PwC Vietnam. His area of expertise lies in providing valuable deal advice and conducting thorough due diligence, with a primary focus on the healthcare services and telecom sector. Huy's educational background includes graduation from Monash University.
TOM DAY
Tom covers TMT and Retail as part of the global practice. Formerly of both Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley in the UK, he spent 6 years in Southeast Asia developing private investments as advisor and principal. His expertise spans strategic and financial advisory.