Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Private Equity Masters 5: Virginie Morgon – Eurazeo (Capital Allocators, EP. 204)
Jul 19, 2021
Virginie Morgon, CEO of Eurazeo, shares her journey from investment banking to leading one of Europe's top private equity firms. She discusses the evolution of Eurazeo and its emphasis on ESG principles, highlighting transformative growth strategies that increased assets from $3 billion to $8 billion. The importance of long-term investment perspectives and balancing shareholder and investor interests are also key themes. Virginie offers personal insights on leadership and the necessity of supportive structures for women in finance.
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Early Career at Lazard
- Virginie Morgon's first work experience was an internship at Lazard in New York at age 20.
- She worked there for 17 years, during which she also worked in London and Paris.
Bridging the Lazard Houses
- When Virginie Morgon worked at Lazard, the three Lazard houses (New York, London, and Paris) were separate and often competed.
- Morgon's experience in all three locations allowed her to build bridges and help merge them.
Gender as an Advantage
- Virginie Morgon's working mother and upbringing with four brothers shaped her perspective on gender in the workplace.
- She saw being a woman as an advantage, bringing a different energy and way of working.