Michel Desbard

Président chez

Accession, Inc.

78 ans

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Electronic Technology

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Michel Desbard was the founder of TSqware, Inc. (founded in 1996) and held the title of Chief Executive Officer.
He is currently the Chairman-Investment Committee at BlueSky Capital SAS (since 2007), Chairman at DST Holding SAS, Chairman at Accession, Inc. (since 2012), Director at Crocus Technology International Corp., Director at AdRoxx, Inc., Venture Partner at LBO France Gestion SAS (since 2016), and Member-Supervisory Board at FittingBox SA. Mr. Desbard's former positions include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at TES Electronic Solutions SAS (2004-2012), Chief Executive Officer at Matra Systems (UK) Ltd., Chief Executive Officer at Matra Semiconductor (1983-1989), Chief Executive Officer at Matra Harris Corp.
(1983-1992), Chairman at TAK Imaging, Inc., Director at OneAccess SA, Independent Director at CS Group SA (2007-2019), Director at Semtech Neuchatel SA, Director at ASK SA, Director at Supertec SAS, Director at Perigee SA, Director at Xemics SA, Controller-Memory Division at Fairchild Semiconductor International LLC (1981-1983), Member-Supervisory Board at Teem Photonics SA, Venture Partner at Innovation Capital SASU (2003-2016), Partner at VPSA SAS, and Financial Controller at National Semiconductor (Maine), Inc. Mr. Desbard obtained his undergraduate degree from Université Pierre et Marie Curie in 1970.

Postes actifs de Michel Desbard

Sociétés	Poste	Début
Crocus Technology International Corp. Crocus Technology International Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	-
BlueSky Capital SAS BlueSky Capital SAS Investment ManagersFinance BlueSky Capital invests across development stages in high-growth sectors such as ICT, the environment, the Internet, media, services and retail. They have invested in printing, software for the construction industry, on-site communication for retail and service providers, and on-line employment search. The firm invests either alone or in syndication. They actively coach the management team of their portfolio companies, and use their network of contacts to facilitate their investees' business development in Europe, the US, China and India.	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	26/01/2010
Accession, Inc.	Président	01/01/2012
DST Holding SAS DST Holding SAS Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Operates as a holding company	Président	-
AdRoxx, Inc. AdRoxx, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides big data related to geo-targeted information to advertisers	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	-
FittingBox SA FittingBox SA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides virtual software services for eyewear professionals	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	-
LBO France Gestion SAS LBO France Gestion SAS Investment ManagersFinance LBO France is an active manager which invests in small- to medium-sized French or French-managed companies across a variety of sectors. The firm takes majority or controlling minority positions in companies valued between 10 million to 2.5 billion euros across manufacturing and services sectors, seeking to invest in profitable, market-leading businesses with growth potential. LBO France always takes a seat on the Supervisory Board of their investee companies, supporting management with strategic decisions and not interfering with day-to-day management. The firm invests in a limited number of companies, generally holding an investment for three to seven years, seeking to realize investments by finding a trade purchaser or arranging a secondary LBO or an IPO. For small-cap investments, LBO France focuses exclusively on unquoted companies with enterprise values of 10 to 50 million euros which have predictable revenue, profit and cash flows, excellent potential for growth or consolidation and a solid business plan offering good prospects for increasing valuation. For medium-sized firms with an enterprise value of 0.1 to 2.5 billion euros, the firm employs either a continuity or transformation strategy. Their continuity strategy utilizes leverage to acquire a majority stake in companies with predictable sales, profits and cash flow, a competitive cost structure or one that may be rapidly improved, a capable existing or potential management team and a strong market position and possible market leadership. Investee companies may be family-owned companies or subsidiaries or divisions of major groups. The firm's transformation strategy involves taking a majority or a minority position in companies with distinct and disposable business activities, under-utilized assets, substantial market share and a competitive advantage. They focus each company on their fastest-growing businesses and markets and sell their other businesses. They seek to increase operating margins by reducing costs, freeing up working capital and developing new business and set up management teams using performance-based remuneration to motivate them. LBO France's real estate team specializes in the French property sector, investing in all asset types and market segments including property companies, properties that generate capital gains (held from three to five years) and income properties (held for over five years). The firm's real estate team targets investments with asset values greater than 30 million euros.	Private Equity Investor	18/11/2016

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Sociétés	Poste	Fin
CS GROUP	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	30/09/2019
ASK SA ASK SA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Designs and manufactures card operating systems and provides security access modules	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	28/04/2017
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Fairchild Semiconductor International LLC Fairchild Semiconductor International LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures semiconductors and related devices	Electronic Technology
OneAccess SA OneAccess SA Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Designs, manufactures and markets broadband access equipment for telecommunications carriers and corporate networks	Electronic Technology
CS Group SA CS Group SA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Designs, builds, deploys, maintains and operates critical systems, combining security, cybersecurity and integrating artificial intelligence	Technology Services
LBO France Gestion SAS LBO France Gestion SAS Investment ManagersFinance LBO France is an active manager which invests in small- to medium-sized French or French-managed companies across a variety of sectors. The firm takes majority or controlling minority positions in companies valued between 10 million to 2.5 billion euros across manufacturing and services sectors, seeking to invest in profitable, market-leading businesses with growth potential. LBO France always takes a seat on the Supervisory Board of their investee companies, supporting management with strategic decisions and not interfering with day-to-day management. The firm invests in a limited number of companies, generally holding an investment for three to seven years, seeking to realize investments by finding a trade purchaser or arranging a secondary LBO or an IPO. For small-cap investments, LBO France focuses exclusively on unquoted companies with enterprise values of 10 to 50 million euros which have predictable revenue, profit and cash flows, excellent potential for growth or consolidation and a solid business plan offering good prospects for increasing valuation. For medium-sized firms with an enterprise value of 0.1 to 2.5 billion euros, the firm employs either a continuity or transformation strategy. Their continuity strategy utilizes leverage to acquire a majority stake in companies with predictable sales, profits and cash flow, a competitive cost structure or one that may be rapidly improved, a capable existing or potential management team and a strong market position and possible market leadership. Investee companies may be family-owned companies or subsidiaries or divisions of major groups. The firm's transformation strategy involves taking a majority or a minority position in companies with distinct and disposable business activities, under-utilized assets, substantial market share and a competitive advantage. They focus each company on their fastest-growing businesses and markets and sell their other businesses. They seek to increase operating margins by reducing costs, freeing up working capital and developing new business and set up management teams using performance-based remuneration to motivate them. LBO France's real estate team specializes in the French property sector, investing in all asset types and market segments including property companies, properties that generate capital gains (held from three to five years) and income properties (held for over five years). The firm's real estate team targets investments with asset values greater than 30 million euros.	Finance
TSqware, Inc. TSqware, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops advanced digital subscriber integrated circuits	Electronic Technology
Teem Photonics SA Teem Photonics SA SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures optical network components	Electronic Technology
Semtech Neuchatel SA Semtech Neuchatel SA SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures and supplies semiconductors	Electronic Technology
Innovation Capital SASU Innovation Capital SASU Investment ManagersFinance Innovation Capital is an active manager which specializes in technology venture capital, investing in both early- and late-stage businesses with distinctive technology and high-growth potential, within the information technology and life sciences industries. They have invested in sectors including information and communication technologies, clean technologies, advanced materials, robotics, healthcare, biotechnologies and medical technologies. The firm seeks to invest in companies with a dynamic management team with execution capacity, a sizeable growth market, immediate user relevance, competitive advantages, reasonable development cost, intellectual property potential, and a sustainable business model. Innovation Capital aims to foster the growth of their investee companies through advisory consulting and networking opportunities. They lead the first and subsequent financing round or co-invest in re-financing rounds. They follow a pragmatic investment approach, are actively involved in the management of their investee companies and seek board representation.	Finance
TES Electronic Solutions SAS TES Electronic Solutions SAS Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures circuit boards and provides electronic engineering services	Electronic Technology
ASK SA ASK SA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Designs and manufactures card operating systems and provides security access modules	Technology Services
TAK Imaging, Inc. TAK Imaging, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides imaging processors and solutions services	Technology Services
VPSA SAS VPSA SAS Investment ManagersFinance VPSA is a global private equity investment manager focused on the information technology and telecommunications sectors, including semiconductors, bio-IT, data communication infrastructure, optical components, systems, application software, and enabling technologies for wireless and Internet infrastructure. They do not invest in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, healthcare, real estate or consumer products. VPSA invests in technology companies with high-growth potential worldwide. Half of their portfolio is invested in Europe, slightly less in the US, and a fraction in Asia. The firm targets companies with a clear business plan and a dynamic management team driven by global ambitions. They prefer sourcing deals through their business network. VPSA operates as a single transatlantic team. They seek to build global market leaders by helping their portfolio companies penetrate markets around the world. The firm invests between 3 and 10 million USD per deal.	Finance
Université Pierre et Marie Curie Université Pierre et Marie Curie Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Matra Systems (UK) Ltd. Matra Systems (UK) Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software and solutions	Technology Services
Crocus Technology International Corp. Crocus Technology International Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops magnetically enhanced semiconductor technologies	Electronic Technology
Matra Semiconductor
Supertec SAS Supertec SAS Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides point-of-purchase advertising and point-of-sale communication tools	Technology Services
Perigee SA Perigee SA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs, develops, and markets software solutions to the printing sector	Technology Services
Xemics SA
BlueSky Capital SAS BlueSky Capital SAS Investment ManagersFinance BlueSky Capital invests across development stages in high-growth sectors such as ICT, the environment, the Internet, media, services and retail. They have invested in printing, software for the construction industry, on-site communication for retail and service providers, and on-line employment search. The firm invests either alone or in syndication. They actively coach the management team of their portfolio companies, and use their network of contacts to facilitate their investees' business development in Europe, the US, China and India.	Finance
Matra Harris Corp.
FittingBox SA FittingBox SA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides virtual software services for eyewear professionals	Technology Services
National Semiconductor (Maine), Inc. National Semiconductor (Maine), Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology National Semiconductor (Maine), Inc. develops and manufactures silicon diffused transistors and other semiconductor devices. The company was founded on October 1, 1957 and is headquartered in South Portland, ME.	Electronic Technology
Thomson Group
DST Holding SAS DST Holding SAS Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Operates as a holding company	Industrial Services
Accession, Inc.
AdRoxx, Inc. AdRoxx, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides big data related to geo-targeted information to advertisers	Commercial Services