Our talented and multicultural team is driven by the pursuit of excellence and is fully dedicated to our clients’ success.
The Management team is led by:
Franck da Silva, Founding Partner 
Franck founded Ænon in Paris in 2013 to deliver high quality shareholder strategy consulting to SMEs, to contribute to their growth, sustainability and international expansion.
Franck was previously Manager in Paris for the Investment Banks Aurige Finance (founded by ex-Arthur Andersen Partners and specialized in Mid & Large Cap transactions) and Europefa Partenaires (dedicated to international Small Cap transactions). He is also a passionate Entrepreneur, Impact Investor and Lecturer (in Business Schools and Engineering Schools).
He is currently leading the expansion of Ænon in South East Asia.
Franck speaks English, French, Portugueseと少し日本語が話せます.
Xavier de Leyssac (Paris, France), Partner
Xavier is a specialist in mergers and acquisitions with nearly 20 years of experience as a partner in M&A boutiques dedicated to SME managers. Xavier has worked in Paris for Europefa Partenaires and Largillière Finance. In particular, Xavier assists companies in their strategic development and in the implementation of their external growth projects.
Xavier speaks English and French.
Jean-François Carron (Paris, France), Partner
Jean-François, is a well-known professional with more than 40 ans of experience alongside industrial and family-owned SME. Previously, Jean-François was the Head of M&A at Barclays Bank in Paris, Head of M&A at Allevard Industries (Wendel Group) and Head of M&A at Financière Agache (Groupe ARNAULT, holding company of LVMH).
Jean-François speaks English and French.
João Patricio dos Santos (Lisbon, Portugal), Partner
João has more than 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. He deals in particular with the acquisition operations in Portugal. Before joining the team, João was the Head of BNP Paribas Corporate Finance Portugal.
João speaks English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
Chamroeun Mak (Phnom Penh, Cambodia), Partner
Chamroeun is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience across various sectors including banking, microfinance, and agriculture. He possesses extensive expertise and holds positions on several boards in Cambodia, Chamroeun’s past roles include leadership positions in microfinance, trade associations and international NGOs.
Chamroeun speaks English and Khmer.
Samboth Noung (Phnom Penh, Cambodia), Partner
Samboth’s multifaceted background in finance and deep-rooted experience within the APAC region enriches her expertise in consulting, fundraising, and other vital services tailored for startups. Leveraging her hands-on experience, she excels in providing strategic guidance and financial solutions to emerging businesses, paving the way for their growth and success in the dynamic markets.
Samboth speaks English and Khmer.
Ryan Rayos (Manila, Philippines), Partner
As a seasoned Business Development Manager and M&A professional, Ryan specializes in facilitating business acquisitions and investments in the Philippines. Ryan has experienced working in South East Asia and in the United States.
Ryan speaks English and Tagalog.
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