Vivatech 2023

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Jean-Pierre Saad

Partner

KKR

Jean-Pierre Saad is a Partner at KKR and leads tech activities across EMEA. He joined KKR in 2008 and has led multiple investments in successful tech businesses, such as Contabo, Koerber Supply Chain Software, Cegid, Devoteam, Masmovil, Exact, OVHcloud, SoftwareONE and United Group. He has extensive experience in supporting companies to achieve a successful public listing and has led amongst others the IPO of SoftwareOne and OVHcloud. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Contabo, Koerber Supply Chain Software, Cegid, Devoteam, Masmovil, Exact and OVHcloud. He also led the partnership of KKR with Code First: Girls in 2017, a multi award-winning U.K.-based social enterprise focused on diversity and skills in the technology sector, where KKR supported the 20:20 campaign which trained 20,000 women to code for free by the end of 2020. He holds a Grande Ecole degree from HEC Paris as well as an Engineering degree with high distinction in Computer and Communications from the American University of Beirut.

My interests

Cloud & Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Environment & Climate Tech
Fintech, Insurance & Legal
Growth & Investment

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