Quitter la finance traditionnelle pour reconstruire l’Europe

The video features an in-depth interview with Virginie Morgon, a prominent figure in finance, discussing her career transition from traditional banking to impact entrepreneurship focused on European sovereignty. Morgon spent 17 years at the investment bank Lazard, where she handled major corporate transactions, including defending Danone against a hostile takeover bid by PepsiCo and advising on privatizations for companies like France Télécom and Renault. Following her tenure at Lazard, she served for 15 years at Eurazeo, leading significant transformation efforts until her departure in September 2023.

Six months after leaving Eurazeo, Morgon founded Ardabelle, an investment fund committing 150 million euros toward European companies that recenter production domestically and minimize environmental impact. The discussion covers behind-the-scenes aspects of her time at Lazard, strategies for defending against hostile takeover bids, and her foundational pillars for strengthening European sovereignty.