Management Team
Our talented and multicultural team is driven by the pursuit of excellence and is fully dedicated to our clients’ success.
Franck da Silva
Founder & Managing Partner
Founded Ænon in Paris in 2013 and currently leads our efforts in cross-border M&A in Europe and Southeast Asia. His primary focus is to generate global opportunities for impactful transformations and cultivate long-term partnerships. He orchestrates the full spectrum of our M&A activities, focusing on both buy-side and sell-side engagements.
Languages: English, French, Portuguese
Jean-François Carron
Partner - France
Over 40 years of experience alongside industrial and family-owned SME. Former Head of M&A at Barclays Bank Paris, Allevard Industries (Wendel Group), and Financière Agache (LVMH).
Languages: English, French
Xavier de Leyssac
Partner - France
Specialist in mergers and acquisitions with nearly 20 years of experience as a partner in M&A boutiques dedicated to SME managers. Previously at Europefa Partenaires and Largillière Finance.
Languages: English, French
Daphnie Ong
Partner - Malaysia
Formerly with Nihon M&A where she established the Malaysian practice, Daphnie specializes in cross-border M&A between Asia and Europe. She supports clients on strategic buy-side mandates, succession-driven sell-side processes, and partnerships involving Malaysian corporates and international investors.
Languages: English, Mandarin, Bahasa, Hokkien
João Patricio
Partner - Portugal
More than 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. Former Head of BNP Paribas Corporate Finance Portugal.
Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
Narek Zakharyan
Partner - China
Fluent in Chinese, Narek leads our cross-border M&A efforts in China. His industry expertise spans F&B, FMCG, TIC, industrial machinery, and more. Before joining Ænon, Narek was working for Oaklins.
Languages: English, Chinese
Emmanuelle Foulon
Partner - China
Fluent in Chinese, Emmanuelle co-leads our cross-border M&A efforts in China. With a law and business background, her industry expertise spans Energy, Automotive, Industrials, and more. Over 15 years in international legal management.
Languages: French, English, Chinese
Alex Evans
Partner - Indonesia
Strategy adviser, with a 15+ years’ experience, a co-leader who serves multiple client engagements, particularly on strategy development, risk and M&A and related corporate development topics across a broad range of sectors, functions and regions.
Languages: English, Bahasa
Bahrul Qamar
Partner - Indonesia
As a Certified Investment Banker from the Government of Indonesia, Bahrul has an extensive career in Business & Investment Consulting. In addition, he is currently pursuing a Doctoral program in the Islamic Economics Study Program at the Graduate School of Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Jakarta.
Languages: English, Bahasa
Ryan Rayos
Partner - Philippines
Seasoned Business Development Manager and M&A professional, specializing in facilitating business acquisitions and investments in the Philippines. Experience in Southeast Asia and United States.
Languages: English, Tagalog
Chamroeun Mak
Partner - Cambodia
Over 20 years of experience across banking, microfinance, and agriculture. Board member of Cambodia Rice Federation and Founder of Cambodia Startup Association.
Languages: English, Khmer
Samboth Noung
Partner - Cambodia
Multifaceted background in finance and consulting within the APAC region. Specializes in startup consulting, fundraising, and strategic guidance for emerging businesses.
Languages: English, Khmer