Pivoting companies toward their fair impact share

We are a team of strategy and M&A consultants who firmly believe that industrial companies have a key role to play in shaping a new and more sustainable world.

Transformations ahead require more than incantatory speeches or corporate guidelines; it requires technical solutions, industrial know-how, it needs coupling innovation with long lasting industrial expertise.

Energy transition, circular economy, decarbonization, green infrastructure, adaptation and resilience… What is your role in supporting these transformations?

CEO Founder

Christophe founded Blueforge Partners after a substantive career at Schneider Electric as Senior Vice President, where he managed global strategy and M&A, contributing significantly to the company's expansion and adaptation in the building technology and energy sectors. He previously held different operational leadership roles, notably as CEO at Tyco Middle East, Commercial Director at General Electric, or large-scale power projects leader for Alstom. Christophe is also involved into corporate governance and has shared his expertise as board member at OsmoSun, Delta Dore or SLMS/LUCIBEL. Having lived in 9 different countries, Christophe brings a wide cross-border expertise. He holds an MBA from HEC Business School and an engineering degree from Arts et Métiers ParisTech.

Senior partner

Henri-Pierre is a highly experienced professional in private equity and strategy consulting, formerly a Partner and Co-Leader at Oliver Wyman Private Capital in Paris. In addition to his Senior Partner role, Henri-Pierre lectures in Strategy and Private Equity at Sciences Po Paris since September 2016. His previous experiences include leadership positions at EY France, EY-Parthenon, OC&C Strategy Consultants and Roland Berger in France and China, with a focus on private equity, due diligence, and strategic consulting in various sectors (retail/consumer goods, business service, construction, energy, software, …). Henri-Pierre is educated in Economics & Finance from Sciences Po and holds a Maîtrise in Business Law from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University.

Senior Advisor

Gregory brings over 25 years of high-level experience across the renewable energy and industrial sectors, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions within solar and wind energy projects. At Valorem, Fives, Cegelec, and Eiffage, he has held senior leadership roles, directing large-scale M&A operations, overseeing pre-construction phases, and managing complex industrial services in sectors such as Nuclear, Petrochemical, and Energy. In his role at Valorem, he led projects from initial assessment through to execution and integration. With a background in engineering from Arts et Métiers ParisTech, Gregory is known for his strategic acumen and hands-on leadership in transforming and scaling energy projects.

Consultant

Kilian is an alumnus of Arts et Métiers ParisTech, where he concentrated on finance and industrial engineering. He further refined his financial expertise by completing a Master's in Quantitative Finance and Risk Management at Università Bocconi. Professionally, Kilian has gained valuable experience as an Investment & Proptech Analyst with LoanSight in London, as well as serving as a process engineering intern in the nuclear segment at Boccard. In addition to his academic and professional pursuits, Kilian has an impressive background in sports. He played rugby at a national level, holding positions as fly-half and captain for RC Narbonne's U21 team, and competing in Federal 2. His leadership skills were also evident in his roles as the captain of the Arts et Métiers rugby team and as President of the Sports Office at his school.

Consultant

Nathan graduated from ESCP Business School with a Master of Science in Strategy & management, following his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from ESADE Business School. Post-graduation, he worked at Simon-Kucher & Partners in Madrid. His experience also includes roles as a Change Management Consultant at Chemitex, a leading company in textile trading and a Presales Consultant Intern at YOOBIC. Additionally, he has been involved in development and strategy at ENAIM in Barcelona. Nathan's career highlights his skills in strategic consulting and business administration.

Consultant

Vasily is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in business leadership and technical expertise. An MBA graduate from ESADE and an engineering alumnus from the National University of Science and Technology "MISIS," he has demonstrated significant achievements in his career. As Managing Director at Technoform Bautec RUS, Vasily led remarkable business expansion and efficiency improvements. His tenure at Technoform BAUTEC and DuPont highlighted his strategic and technical prowess. Recently, as an MBA Consultant Intern at Research & Consulting Group AG, he further developed his skills in market research and financial analysis, solidifying his profile as a versatile and impactful business leader.

Analyst

Niccolo graduated from ESADE with a Master's in Finance and earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Royal Holloway, University of London, with First Class Honours. His education was further enriched by a spring exchange at the University of St.Gallen. He has acquired a diverse set of certifications from prestigious institutions like CBRE, Bloomberg, J.P. Morgan, Citi, PwC, and Goldman Sachs, gaining expertise in commercial real estate, ESG principles, market concepts, investment banking, corporate tax, and advanced Excel skills. Niccolo's comprehensive educational background and professional certifications make him a standout in the finance and investment sectors.

Our mission is to guide industrial companies in recognizing their pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable world.

The path to a more sustainable world is already unfolding, reshaping our perceptions and thoughts about the world we inhabit. While significant changes are already evident, we stand at the beginning of a transformation that will span multiple decades. The way we produce goods, use energy, and consume will continue to evolve dramatically.

At Blueforge, we strongly believe that every industrial company, engineer, technician has a specific role to play in this transformation. Understanding this unique role will pave the way for decades of positive impact and business opportunities.

Transformation is not only about the application of mere Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines; it necessitates adapting each industrial company’s strategy to foster its contribution. It goes beyond rhetorical speeches about energy, carbon emissions, or climate change; it is about a crystal-clear understanding of how our teams, our expertise, our know-how, our products and solutions can be aligned to drive and support these transformations.

Deep transformation involves understanding and harnessing of our respective strengths to build a promising world for future generations.