Grégoire Chertok

About Grégoire Chertok

Grégoire Chertok is a well-known figure in French investment banking, best known as a Partner and Head of Global Advisory in France at Rothschild & Co. He joined Rothschild in 1991 and has built a career spanning more than 35 years, focused on M&A advisory, strategic transactions, and supporting major French and international companies through capital and ownership transformations. He graduated from ESSEC in 1988, then completed a financial analysis qualification at the SFAF, and later earned an MBA from INSEAD in 1993. This combination of academic training and long transaction experience has shaped a profile that blends financial expertise, strategic judgment, and execution discipline. At Rothschild & Co, Chertok established himself as one of the most influential dealmakers of his generation in France. His early appointment as a Partner reflects the confidence placed in his judgment, client relationships, and ability to lead complex mandates. Beyond corporate advisory work, he also served on the Economic Analysis Council to the French Prime Minister from 2006 to 2010, underscoring his involvement in high-level economic thinking and public-policy dialogue. In IDI’s governance framework, he represents LIDA SAS on the Supervisory Board, a mandate he has held since 2017. IDI describes him as a Managing Partner at Rothschild & Cie and an independent board member with expertise in general management, finance, and investment activities. IDI is a listed private equity investor focused on French small and mid-cap companies, and Chertok’s presence on the Supervisory Board strengthens the company’s oversight and strategic review capacity. His background is especially relevant for a business model centered on capital allocation, external growth, and long-term value creation. More broadly, his career sits at the intersection of strategic advisory, large-scale transactions, and corporate governance. He has deep experience in structuring deals, assessing complex situations, and advising leaders on long-term decisions. For a listed investment group such as IDI, Grégoire Chertok brings institutional stature, proven transaction expertise, and strong governance credentials.