Côme Vercken

Côme Vercken is an experienced executive with a strong background in finance, strategic planning, and investment management. Currently serving as Managing Director at next54 since January 2022, Côme is instrumental in accelerating healthcare innovation in Africa through the Health54 Corporate Venture Capital fund of CFAO Group. Simultaneously, as M&A and Strategic Planning Director at CFAO, a leading player in various sectors across the continent, Côme contributes to driving strategic growth. Previous roles include Partner & Portfolio Director at Syntaxis Capital, where responsibilities included investment activities in Sub Saharan Africa, and Head of Financial Planning & Analysis at Castel Africa, a major player in the beverage industry. Côme's career began at AXA Investment Managers, culminating in significant leadership roles and a Master's degree in management and economy with a focus on finance from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL.