Gilles Ferrier
Gilles is a board-level operator with extensive experience leading operational turnarounds, post-merger integrations, and scaling initiatives in PE-backed industrial businesses across the UK and Europe.
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Having been in the seat, Gilles brings first-hand understanding of what sponsors expect and how businesses behave under pressure. His work focuses on restoring control, protecting value, and stabilising operations when performance, pace, or delivery is at risk.
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He is frequently asked to step into complex situations where speed, judgement, and execution discipline matter, including distressed assets, post-deal integrations, and businesses preparing for scale or exit.
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“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
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Across his career, Gilles has led complex M&A and integration programmes for international industrial groups, overseeing operational due diligence, post-deal execution, and value-creation initiatives across multiple European markets.
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He has played key operational leadership roles in several successful private-equity exits, including multiple MBOs. In one PE-backed platform, revenue and EBITDA tripled between entry and exit under his operational leadership, positioning the business as a global category leader.
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Most recently, Gilles led the post-administration recovery of a multi-entity industrial group, consolidating four businesses into a single scalable operating platform. His mandate focused on restoring safety, stabilising delivery, rebuilding leadership discipline, and preparing the organisation for sustainable growth and exit readiness.
​“I founded Eukairos after completing my second MBO to focus on the work I do best: stepping into complex, high-pressure situations and helping investors and leadership teams regain control, strengthen operations, and accelerate performance. Every situation is different, and that is where judgement, pace, and experience matter most.”
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