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In 1996, when Claude Bébéar, chairman of AXA, asked Dominique Senequier to create a private equity arm for the insurer, a remarkable journey began. Bébéar promised to invest one franc for every two she raised from outside investors, a challenge that ignited a fierce determination in the young company to win clients through exceptional service and outstanding investment performance. Starting with just a $100m French Buyout fund and two external clients, the company steadily expanded into new asset classes and built a powerful international network across Europe, North America, and Asia.

The pivotal moment arrived in 2013, when Dominique Senequier led an employee buyout of AXA Private Equity, creating Ardian – an independent private investment firm where approximately 80% of employees became owners. This independence unlocked a new chapter of accelerated growth, transforming the company into a global diversified private markets firm managing $196bn in assets. From those humble beginnings, Ardian has evolved into a world-leading organization with over 1,000 employees across 20 offices worldwide, mastering change to create lasting value for all stakeholders.

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