Matthieu Elst

Corporate Officer/Principal at

Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS

Consumer Durables

Consumer Services

Finance

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Matthieu is Chief Impact Officer at Cathay Capital, based out of Paris.
In this global role, Matthieu leads an integrated entrepreneurial project aimed at assessing, measuring, consolidating and developing Cathay Capital’s ESG footprint and impact strategy as a firm and in cooperation with its portfolio companies, LPs and corporate partners across Europe, North America, Asia and Africa.
Prior to joining Cathay, Matthieu was CEO of Michelin Ventures, the Venture Capital arm for the Michelin Group, which he founded in 2015 with the goal of identifying, understanding and supporting startups developing sustainable innovative technologies and new business models in the materials and mobility arena.
Matthieu joined the Michelin Group in 2008 to head several functions throughout France, China and globally.
Previously, he spent 12 years as a consultant, for PWC and WPP among others, always with a focus on strategy and innovation.
He graduated from the ISC Business School in Paris.

Matthieu Elst active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS Investment ManagersFinance Cathay Capital PE invests in small and middle market companies located across the globe primarily in North America, Europe and Asia. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare, consumer, technology, business transformation & software and financial industries. It provides financing for growth rounds to leveraged buy-outs. The firm acquires majority or minority interests. It acts as a lead investor.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2020-10-31

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Former positions of Matthieu Elst

Companies	Position	End
MICHELIN (CGDE)	Corporate Officer/Principal	2020-10-31
WPP PLC	Sales & Marketing	2007-11-30

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Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin SCA Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin SCA Automotive AftermarketConsumer Durables Manufactures tires and rubber products	Consumer Durables
Institut Supérieur du Commerce Institut Supérieur du Commerce Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS Cathay Capital Private Equity SAS Investment ManagersFinance Cathay Capital PE invests in small and middle market companies located across the globe primarily in North America, Europe and Asia. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare, consumer, technology, business transformation & software and financial industries. It provides financing for growth rounds to leveraged buy-outs. The firm acquires majority or minority interests. It acts as a lead investor.	Finance
WPP Plc WPP Plc Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides communications services on a national, multinational and global basis	Commercial Services