CORE TEAM
75 years of cumulated experience from top investment banks, consulting firms and private equity institutions (e.g., Lazard, HSBC, McKinsey & Company, Amundi Asset Management, PwC, EY)
BENJAMIN BLANCHARD
Benjamin has developed a strong track record in M&A advisory and solid expertise in the infrastructure sectors. He began his career at Lazard, where he worked on large transactions within EMEA region, before joining the Iliad Group to focus on M&A acquisition in Europe and the US. Benjamin graduated from HEC Paris.
CHRISTOPHE PÉRON
Christophe has a solid background in financial advisory with a strong understanding of the healthcare and infrastructure spaces in Asia. He started his career in HSBC where he worked in project finance/M&A in Hong Kong and Paris. Christophe graduated from HEC Paris and Stanford University.
THUY VO
Thuy Vo is an analyst at Index-Asia with key focus on Retail, Luxury products, and Financial Service. Previous experience includes financial advisory in M&A/deals strategy at EY Vietnam and PwC Vietnam and investment advisory at Turicum Vietnam. Thuy graduated from Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Maastricht University.
MARC-OLIVIER FRANCQ
Marc-Olivier is advisor to HNW families (SG, PHL, MAL, HK)
Marc-Olivier has 30+ years of experience in the wealth management industry with UBP in Singapore (Head of International Business, Private Banking Asia (SG) and Deutsche Bank (Director, Global Investments & Sales).
TRANG HUYNH
Prior to Index-Asia, Trang had experience in M&A advisory with two SEA investment banking boutiques where she worked in transactions in consumer service, F&B, education and manufacturing. She also gained experience in strategy consulting with McKinsey where she worked on the development plan for a province in Vietnam. Trang graduated from Hanken School of Economics and Vaasa Polytechnics.
GIANG TRAN
Giang is an experienced auditor that worked for Big 4 companies, namely PwC Vietnam and KPMG Vietnam. He was a high performer in PwC Vietnam and KPMG Vietnam with expertise in FMCG and manufacturing. Giang also has experiences in various other industries like real estate, construction and education. He played important roles in high-profile accounts in PwC Vietnam and KPMG Vietnam. Giang graduated from RMIT.
JULIEN CURTET
Starting his career with McKinsey & Company where he worked with major organizations in Europe and Africa on their strategic agenda, Julien has joined Index-Asia in 2018 with the goal to develop the boutique expertise on strategic topics. Julien has also developed deep expertise in Real Estate, Digital Infrastructure, Retail and Healthcare. Julien graduated from HEC Paris.
CHRISTOPHER LORENZO
Christopher started his career in a US-based, real estate private equity firm that specialized in property acquisitions in the USD20-50m range. Christopher shifted to financial advisory and investment banking at Index-Asia. Christopher graduated from Ateneo de Manila University.
KIERAN MARTIN
Benefiting from a strong background in strategic advisory and asset management in Europe, as well as entrepreneurship in the Philippines, Kieran specializes in business optimization and its key part in financial advisory. With Index-Asia, Kieran is focused on supporting fast-growing companies in the consumer and hospitality sectors, as well as supporting international transactions from or to the Philippines. Kieran graduated from EDHEC Business School.
KING CAMACHO
King was previously in wealth management as a member of ATR Asset Management for over 2 years. King joined Index Asia after completing his CFA level 1. King graduated from Ateneo de Manila University.
ANTOINE BLANC
Antoine has acquired expertise in deal making in ASEAN with a focus on the consumer sector, while also amassing knowledge in financial institutions. With experiences at Devenco Private Equity and Rocket Internet, and execution of 10+ investments in the ASEAN region as an investor or buy-side advisor, Antoine joined Index-Asia in 2016. Antoine graduated from HEC Paris.
LILY (NHUNG) NGUYEN
Lily has got 12 years of combined experience in finance and investment. Prior to joining Index-Asia, Lily worked at Grant Thornton Vietnam where she participated in various M&A, capital raising, and financial and strategic advisory projects across Vietnam and SEA. She was also a CFO at Nhat Tin Logistics, an express delivery company in Vietnam, where she gained expertise in financial management and operational excellence. Lily graduated from University of Stirling, CFVG, and FTU Hanoi.
DUNG DO
Dung Do is an analyst at Index-Asia whose experience is focused on the Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, and Utility industries. Dung is an experienced auditor who worked for PwC Vietnam before joining Index-Asia. Dung graduated from Ho Chi Minh University of Banking.
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GABRIEL CHU
Prior to joining Index-Asia, Gab gained experience in equity research, strategy research, and portfolio management as an intern for COL Financial, the largest online stockbroker in the country. He also has experience in equities trading from CTS Global, the largest global proprietary trading firm in the Philippines. Gab is from Ateneo de Manila University.
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PHUONG ANH PHAM
Prior to joining Index-Asia, Phuong-Anh earned experience as an equity research intern at SSI Securities Corporation and an investment intern at Saigon Asset Management. Phuong-Anh also worked in the Ministry of Affairs during her under-graduation, contributing to her diverse range of professional backgrounds, from buy-side & sell-side intermediaries to government organizations. Phuong-Anh graduated from RMIT University.
DIEU HOANG
Dieu Hoang joined Index-Asia as a Happiness and Admin officer. She provides office support to the team which is vital for smooth-running of the company. Moreover, she is responsible for maintaining employees' happiness levels and creating a positive working environment. Previously, she gained working experience at a German law firm. Dieu graduated from Vietnam National University.
RAFAEL NARCISO
Prior to joining Index-Asia, Rafael garnered experience in investment banking as a spring analyst for Favour Capital, a boutique investment bank based in Southeast Asia. Rafael also has experience working for large multinational corporations, interning for Nestle, Unilever and Valens Research. Rafael graduated from De La Salle University.
TOM CRUZ
Tom is an experienced HR practitioner with academic degree in psychology and law. He specializes in contracts, employee & labor relations, policy review and implementation, employee engagement & discipline as well as organizational culture development. He led initiatives within the organization that improved employee satisfaction and retention, among others.
Prior to joining Index-Asia, he had worked for various industries such as broadcasting and advertising.
ADVISORS
Our strong network of complementary advisors allows us to grasp the
best opportunities in the region, while strengthening our expertise
THIERRY TEA
Transportation & Air Travel
PhilJets Group, Founder & Chairman,
Airbus Philippines, Former CEO
Negocia Group & Starline Capital, Founder
PHONG TRAN
Law
VILAF, Founder & Senior Partner
Pioneer International Consulting, Chairman
Member of BOT/PPA negotiation team of EVN and MOIT
AXEL MARCHAND
Cross-border Business Development
CEO of Axmarc
Advisor to individual and institutional investors (TWN, HK, JPN)
Former business developer for European real estate investment projects in Asia
JAEMIN PARK
Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
Doctor of Medicine, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Gerson Lehrman Group, Council member
Partners Group, Industry
Value Creation – Healthcare Private Equity Specialist covering Southeast Asia
JAMES QUEK
Food & Beverages
Maestro Equity Partners, Advisor
Epiqure Partners, Principal / Corporate Director
Crystal Jade, COO
BreadTalk Group, bakery division CEO
DENZEL EADES
Renewable Energy & Regulation
Pioneer International Consulting, Managing Director
HSBC, Senior Legal Counsel Hong Kong
BTMU, Project Finance, Secondee, Tokyo
Clifford Chance LLP, Senior Associate