Meet Gilles

Gilles Ferrier

As an operator who has been in the seat, Gilles Ferrier brings global operational expertise across multiple industrial environments, with a passion for driving transformative growth in complex SMEs. His experience spans major turnarounds, post-merger integrations, and multiple MBOs and exits across the UK and Europe.

What sets him apart is his ability to be parachuted into challenging situations and deliver rapid, hands-on interventions that protect value, restore discipline, and guide leadership teams through critical transitions.

“Gilles is exceptional in turnaround situations, bringing the intensity and discipline teams

need to regain momentum. His ability to drive decisive action and execute under pressure

makes him a strong fit for PE environments where pace, focus, and delivery are essential.”
— Marc Koehnemann, Business Angel & Operating Partner

Across his career, Gilles has led significant M&A initiatives for international industrial groups, spearheading operational due diligence and post-merger integration programmes that strengthened market position and accelerated growth across Europe.

He has played a pivotal role in several successful private-equity exits, completing multiple MBOs and scaling industrial businesses in high-growth markets. One of these platforms tripled both revenue and EBITDA under his operational leadership, becoming a global leader in its category.

Most recently, Gilles led the post-administration recovery and integration of a multi-company industrial group, consolidating four businesses into a single scalable operating platform — rebuilding safety, stability, and operational delivery while preparing the organisation for its next phase of growth and exit.

“I founded Eukairos after completing my second MBO to work with greater focus and autonomy. My career has shown me the impact disciplined operations can have on value creation, and I launched Eukairos to bring that capability to more investors and management teams. I enjoy partnering with ambitious leaders to fix what’s holding a business back, strengthen its operating platform, and accelerate performance. Every situation is different, and that challenge is what makes the work worth doing.”