Christopher Sand is an accomplished Managing Director at Ardian, overseeing the Ardian Buyout since April 2019 at a leading private investment house with over $150 billion in assets under management. Sand serves on the Board of Directors for various innovative companies, including Florida Food Products, Advancion Corporation, and Cérélia, contributing expertise in clean label ingredients and specialty additives. Previous board roles include leadership positions at K2 Pure Solutions, U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners, and Captain D's, among others. Sand's educational background includes preparatory studies at Phillips Academy and a degree from the University of Pennsylvania.