Christian DE LABRIFFE

About Christian DE LABRIFFE

Christian de Labriffe is a highly regarded figure in French finance and listed-company governance, with a career defined by senior responsibilities at major investment houses and by a long-standing role at Tikehau Capital. He began his career at Lazard Frères & Cie in 1972, where he was appointed Managing Partner in 1987. In 1994, he joined Rothschild & Cie as Managing Partner, building a strong track record in investment banking, strategic advisory work, and support to corporate leaders and shareholders. In 2013, he joined Tikehau Capital as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Salvepar, a listed investment company that became a subsidiary of Tikehau Capital in 2012. He later became Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Tikehau Capital on March 22, 2017. The group credits him with playing a key role in its growth and transformation over the past 12 years, as well as in the development and governance of the organization. In May 2025, Tikehau Capital announced that he would step into the role of Special Advisor, while expressing its gratitude for his constant commitment and decisive contribution. His expertise sits at the intersection of investment banking, asset management, and listed-company governance. That combination has made him a valuable contributor to Tikehau Capital’s institutional development and international expansion. His background at Lazard and Rothschild gives him a particularly strong profile in front of management teams, boards, and investors. He has also served as an independent director at Christian Dior Finance, where he chaired the Audit Committee, underscoring his credibility in financial oversight, internal controls, and governance best practices. Across his mandates, Christian de Labriffe has established himself as a long-term, disciplined leader with deep knowledge of markets and a strong ability to support value-creation strategies in complex environments. His contribution to Tikehau Capital has been especially visible in helping guide the group’s transformation into a globally recognized financial institution.