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Christopher Sand, Ardian

Managing Director, Ardian,

Christopher Sand is a Managing Director with Ardian’s Buyout team, which invests in high-quality mid- and large-cap companies in both Western Europe and North America, applying transformational strategies to develop global leaders in their niche markets. Based in New York, Christopher focuses on the food and beverage, healthcare, and specialty chemical sectors. The New York team seeks to identify transatlantic opportunities, North American businesses that the team can support as they expand internationally, and compelling acquisitions for European portfolio companies. Previously, Christopher was responsible for investments in the food & beverage, financial services, and industrial sectors at Centre Partners Management. He began his career in leveraged finance at RBS. Christopher received an honors degree in economics, politics, and philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania.

Videos

  • Portfolio Operations

    Ardian’s Strategy for ‘Sustainable’ Buyouts

    Part 2 of 2. A senior partner at a major investment firm discusses how private equity can transform traditional businesses into future-facing, sustainable winners. Chris Sand of Ardian also discusses: the right KPIs for ESG, how to help companies improve their environmental impact, promoting gender diversity and how a bakery in the Ardian portfolio is…

    November 2, 2021
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  • Fundraising & Performance

    ESG is Arriving Faster Than Anticipated

    A managing director at global investment firm Ardian discusses the increasing momentum for ESG in the US, the right KPIs to track ESG impact, and the benefits of controlling downside and non-financial risks.

    September 27, 2021
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