Michail ZEKKOS

About Michail ZEKKOS

Michail Zekkos is a seasoned technology investor and corporate leader, best known in connection with Exclusive Networks, where he serves as a non-independent director. His background combines strong academic credentials with long-standing experience in technology investing. He earned degrees in Political Sciences and Economics from the American College of Greece and the Athens Law School, and later completed a Master’s in Economics and Finance at Warwick Business School as well as an MBA from INSEAD. This blend of economics, strategy, and international business training has shaped a career focused on high-growth businesses and value creation in innovative sectors. Zekkos joined Permira in 2007 and is now a partner. At Permira, he focuses on investment opportunities in technology businesses, bringing deep sector expertise across software, cybersecurity, and distribution models. Prior to Permira, he worked in technology investment banking at JPMorgan, which gave him a strong grounding in capital markets, deal execution, and complex corporate finance situations. That experience has made him a trusted board-level adviser in companies where strategic oversight and financial discipline are critical. At Exclusive Networks, his role is linked to a period of major strategic importance for the group, a global cybersecurity distributor listed in Paris. As a board member, he has been involved in governance during key corporate events, including the 2024 take-private process, when he was part of an ad hoc committee tasked with monitoring the independent expert’s work and helping the board shape its reasoned opinion. His profile is particularly relevant in a business environment defined by international expansion, sector consolidation, capital allocation decisions, and shareholder value creation. In practice, his expertise sits at the intersection of private equity, technology, and listed-company governance.