Tikehau Capital appointed Emmanuel Laillier as Chief Investment Officer of its private equity division, a move designed to bring its governance in line with international standards and reinforce its global investment platform.

Laillier, who previously led the private equity team, will now concentrate on capital deployment and investment decision-making. Operational leadership will be handled by a newly established six-member team aimed at enhancing strategic oversight across key markets. The leadership team includes Pierre Abadie, who oversees fundraising and investor relations; Mathieu Badjeck, responsible for investments in France; David Martin, covering Spain, Portugal, and Latin America; Roberto Quagliuolo, focused on Italy and North America; and Henri Marcoux, who leads strategies in cybersecurity, aerospace, and defence alongside his role as Deputy CEO of Tikehau Capital.

Tikehau’s private equity strategy remains anchored in four investment themes: decarbonisation, cybersecurity, aerospace and defence, and regenerative agriculture. The firm’s private equity arm currently manages €6.5bn in assets, with a team of 60 professionals operating across seven countries and a portfolio of more than 60 companies.

Recent transactions include the acquisition of a controlling interest in Spanish paprika and oleoresin producer Juan Navarro García, as well as exclusive negotiations to sell portfolio company LMB Aerospace to Loar Group.

The appointment of Laillier and the broader leadership reshuffle reflect Tikehau Capital’s intent to scale its investment capabilities while maintaining a strong thematic focus and regional expertise within its private equity platform.