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

Managing Partner

Europe & Southeast Asia

Founded Ænon in Paris in 2013 and currently remotely 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

Expertise

  • Cross-border M&A
  • Investment Banking
  • Strategic Advisory
  • Private Equity
  • Shareholder's strategy

Previous Experience

  • 20 years in an international M&A context
  • Partner at Ramus & Co (leading Swiss M&A consulting firm in Zurich)
  • Partner at CFAW (leading US M&A advisory firm)
  • Director at Aurige Finance (Arthur Andersen Paris "spin-off")
  • Serial-entrepreneur

Xavier de Leyssac

Partner - France

Europe

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

Expertise

  • SME M&A Advisory
  • Strategic Development
  • External Growth Projects
  • Business Development

Previous Experience

  • Partner at Europefa Partenaires
  • Partner at Largillière Finance
  • 20+ years in M&A boutiques

Jean-François Carron

Partner - France

Europe

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

Expertise

  • Investment Banking
  • Industrial & Family-owned SME
  • M&A Strategy
  • Corporate Development

Previous Experience

  • Head of M&A at Barclays Bank Paris
  • Head of M&A at Allevard Industries (Wendel Group)
  • Head of M&A at Financière Agache (LVMH)
  • 40+ years industry experience

João Patricio

Partner - Portugal

Europe

More than 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions. Former Head of BNP Paribas Corporate Finance Portugal.

Languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish

Expertise

  • Corporate Finance
  • Investment Banking
  • Portuguese Market Expert
  • Cross-border M&A

Previous Experience

  • Head of BNP Paribas Corporate Finance Portugal
  • 30+ years in M&A
  • Specialization in acquisition operations in Portugal

Chamroeun Mak

Partner - Cambodia

Southeast Asia

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

Expertise

  • Banking & Microfinance
  • Agricultural Sector
  • Startup Ecosystem
  • Trade Associations

Leadership Roles

  • Board Member, Cambodia Rice Federation
  • Founder, Cambodia Startup Association
  • Various leadership positions in microfinance
  • Experience with international NGOs

Bahrul Qamar

Partner - Indonesia

Southeast Asia

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, Arabic

Expertise

  • Corporate Finance
  • Accounting
  • Indonesian Market Expert

Focus Areas

  • Financial Advisory
  • Investment strategy
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Indonesian Market Entry

Narek Zakharyan

Partner - China

Asia

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

Expertise

  • M&A advisory
  • Fundraising Strategy
  • Financial Advisory

Focus Areas

  • China Market Entry
  • Cross-border transactions

Samboth Noung

Partner - Cambodia

Southeast Asia

Multifaceted background in finance and consulting within the APAC region. Specializes in startup consulting, fundraising, and strategic guidance for emerging businesses.

Languages: English, Khmer

Expertise

  • Startup Consulting
  • Fundraising Strategy
  • Financial Advisory
  • APAC Market Expert

Focus Areas

  • Strategic Guidance for Startups
  • Financial Solutions for Emerging Businesses
  • Growth Strategy Development
  • APAC Market Entry

Ryan Rayos

Partner - Philippines

Southeast Asia

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

Expertise

  • Business Development
  • M&A Advisory
  • Investment Facilitation
  • Cross-Border Transactions

Regional Focus

  • Philippines Market Expert
  • Southeast Asian Markets
  • US Market Experience
  • Cross-Border Investment Specialist