Tectonic shifts
Quentin Toulemonde After a few months of stepping away from this blog, I’ve decided it’s time to return to writing. These months of absence have certainly not stopped the world from moving…
Quentin Toulemonde
The Head Against The (Debt) Wall
This week, my attention was drawn to the publication of the latest report by the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), which revealed that the government’s public…
A Chief Concern
This week’s article extends the series of reflections partly stemming from my professional experience. During my years as a strategy consultant, occupying the role of Director of Strategy or Chief…
On Pricing: Dynamic, but Human
This week, my attention was drawn to the misadventures suffered by the fast-food chain Wendy’s in the United States. The CEO of the group, Kirk Tanner, indeed proposed the idea…
Private Equity Fundraising: Such a Big Deal?
This week, I would like to focus on a recent development observed in the world of private equity, as reported by the Financial Times. Since my years at TowerBrook, I…
To MBB or not to MBB?
At the beginning of 2024, I take the liberty of sharing with you some more personal reflections, building on my professional experience. The first article a few weeks ago was…
In your best ‘interest’?
This week, my attention was caught by a poster that you might have also seen if you live in French-speaking Switzerland. The poster praises the virtues of the European lottery…
Happy Anniversary – A Look Back at 1 Year of Blogging
This blog celebrated its first anniversary a few days ago. I hope you enjoy reading the articles that I try to offer you weekly as much as I enjoy writing…
Unreal Estate
My eye was drawn this week to an article in Le Figaro that spanned two pages, describing the current difficulties faced by the office real estate sector in France’s Ile…
From Consultant Suit to C-Suite: a Transition Story
Since the beginning of my career, I have had the opportunity to work in various environments, starting in a large strategy consulting firm before venturing into a private equity fund,…