Arnaud Wernert is an experienced Investment Director at Meridiam, since August 2018, overseeing a portfolio of projects valued over EUR 1 billion and serving on the boards of over 10 companies in West Africa. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, managing risk analyses, and negotiating with public entities and financial institutions. Additionally, Arnaud holds the position of Chief Financial Officer for the BIOVEA biomass energy project and is a board member of BIOVEA Energie. Prior experience includes significant roles at EIFFAGE, focusing on project finance and operational management of large infrastructure projects, particularly in Senegal. Arnaud possesses advanced degrees in Project Finance and Civil Engineering from prestigious institutions and has a solid background spanning finance, construction, and strategic project management.