Jean-Baptiste

Specialized credit institution focused on financing cinema and audiovisual content in Europe.
Previously owned by BNP Paribas, Neuflize OBC (ABN Amro Group), and UGC until June 2022, then fully acquired (100%) by BNP Paribas.
Team of 40 professionals – €800M in credit under management – 160 films and series financed annually.

• Defined, advocated for, and executed the development strategy: identification of key differentiators, sector diversification, European expansion, led the capital structure evolution project, representation with industry institutions and regulators
• Structured the organization to enhance operational efficiency and profitability: reviewed operational workflows and adapted organizational processes, implemented a new front-to-back information system, digitalized client relationship channels
• Unified and engaged teams: managed leadership transition, led change management, leveraged expert teams, encouraged knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving, celebrated collective achievements

Annual loan production: +70% / Loan portfolio doubled / EBITDA x4 / €5bn in total financing arranged / 2,000 projects funded

ℹ️ Subsidiary of Cofiloisirs specializing in the management of SOFICA funds and M&A advisory in the audiovisual sector

• Designed and deployed a specialized advisory offering: originated and supervised advisory missions, training, and knowledge transfer
• Relaunched the legacy SOFICA fund management offering: developed and implemented a new client acquisition strategy, managed relationships with supervisory bodies (CNC, AMF, French Ministry of Finance)

Funds raised doubled / €35M in assets under management / 200+ films supported / Multiple sales of production companies and film catalogues to major French media groups (StudioCanal, Mediawan, Pathé, M6/SND, etc.)

ℹ️ M&A and Corporate Finance Advisory – Neuflize OBC / ABN AMRO Group Subsidiary
• Accelerated the rollout of the bank’s small-midcap advisory offering across France
• Originated and led valuation, sale, and capital-raising transactions for privately held companies (EV €10–100M)
• Supervised and unified a high-performing advisory team
• Member of the Bank’s Management Team

ℹ️ Director – Corporate Banking Division in charge of Media, Communication and Business Services) | Revenues: €12M | 350+ family-owned corporate clients

• Led a team of 20 employees post-merger (NSM & OBC), driving a unified entrepreneur-focused strategy
• Managed long-term commercial relationships with corporate clients and their shareholders/managers
• Originated, structured and provided loan financing for strategic transactions: LBOs, OBOs, minority buyouts, M&A
• Orchestrated strategic wealth planning advice for business owners

ℹ️ OBC Corporate Finance | M&A Advisory – Small/Midcap Segment - subsidiary (ABN Amro Group)

• Repositioned the firm to complement ABN AMRO Group’s M&A franchise in France
• Originated and executed valuation, acquisition, and sale mandates for private companies (EV €5–50M)
• Developed busines reporting tools, financial models, and marketing material
• Structured and co-led a 6-person team

Successfully launched a small-midcap M&A platform in France - Closed 10+ deals (spin-off of European subsidiaries from a US-listed group, sale of a call center/IT services firm to a strategic buyer, sale of a family-owned food business, valuation of a film library,...)

ℹ️ Vice President – Relationship Banker, North America Media Team (New York) - ABN Amro Inc | Revenues: $25M
• Coordinated product teams across syndicated lending, bond issuance, securitization, and treasury solutions
• Managed key relationships with major North American media groups
• Developed cross-border banking strategies