Meridiam
Alexis Bonal is an accomplished investment director at Meridiam since September 2020, focusing on sustainable infrastructure funds in Europe and Africa, with notable achievements including €2.9 billion in equity financing for water and waste management services and fundraising for significant infrastructure projects. Previously, as vice president at LiquidAfrica from February 2015 to August 2020, Alexis managed M&A, equity, and project finance transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa, overseeing a $60 million buy-side M&A deal and advising various projects in the power and agriculture sectors. Earlier experience includes roles at ENGIE in corporate finance and as president of Les Mardis de l'ESSEC, significantly boosting audience engagement and financial resources. Alexis began a career as a renewable energy engineer at GDF SUEZ, specializing in solar technologies. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science from ESSEC Business School and a Master of Science in Engineering from INSA Lyon.