About
Benoît Ribadeau-Dumas is a Partner and Managing Director at Exor Capital LLP, based in Paris, France, where he plays a key leadership role overseeing strategic investments, particularly in the healthcare and energy sectors. In addition to these focus areas, he serves as a non-executive director for several major companies, including Institut Mérieux, Iveco, Stellantis, TagEnergy, and Welltec, reflecting his reach across mobility, industrials, biotech, and energy asset classes.
Previously, Benoît held senior executive roles at global industry leaders including CEO of Thales Underwater Systems, Senior Executive Vice President at CGG, CEO of Zodiac Aerospace Aerosystems, and Deputy CEO of SCOR SE, bringing deep expertise in aerospace, defense, geoscience, insurance, and advanced technology. He also served as Chief of Staff to French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe, demonstrating extensive experience in both the public and private sectors.
A graduate of the elite Ecole Polytechnique and Ecole Nationale d'Administration (ENA), Benoît is recognized for driving cross-sector investment initiatives and board leadership, significantly contributing to Exor's expansion into healthcare, mobility, and energy venture investments. His proven track record in corporate governance and strategic M&A has strengthened the firm's presence in European and global markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exor N.V. | Partner | Feb 2022 to Present | — |
| BRD CONSEIL | Président | Jun 2021 to Present | — |
| SCOR | Deputy CEO | Dec 2020 to Jun 2021 | — |
| Cabinet du Premier Ministre | Directeur de cabinet du Premier ministre, Edouard Philippe | May 2017 to Jul 2020 | — |
| Zodiac Aerospace | CEO Aerosystems Business Group, member of Zodiacaerospace executive management Board | Sep 2015 to May 2017 | — |
| CGG | Senior Executive Vice President Acquisition | Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 | — |
| CGG | EVP Marine | Jan 2010 to Jan 2013 | — |
| Thales | CEO, Thales Underwater Systems | Sep 2008 to Sep 2010 | — |
| Thales | MD, Air Traffic Management Systems, Europe | Sep 2006 to Sep 2008 | — |
| Thales | Director, Corporate Development | Jun 2005 to Sep 2006 | — |
| Cabinet du Premier Ministre | Conseiller technique au cabinet du Premier Ministre | Apr 2002 to Dec 2004 | — |
| Conseil d'Etat | Auditeur puis maître des requêtes | Mar 1997 to Mar 2002 | — |
Education
Ecole Nationale d'Administration
1995 — 1997
École Polytechnique
1991 — 1995
Others at Exor Capital LLP (5)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Managing Director | United States |
G Giuseppe Buccoliero | Investment Associate | London, United Kingdom |
 | Investment Analyst | United Kingdom |
M Maite Trenchs | Principal - Head of Corporate Finance and IR | Amsterdam, NH , The Netherlands |
 | Investments Principal | London, United Kingdom |