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In 1996, when Claude Bébéar, chairman of AXA, asked Dominique Senequier to create a private equity arm for the insurer, a remarkable journey began. Bébéar promised to invest one franc for every two she raised from outside investors, a challenge that ignited a fierce determination in the young company to win clients through exceptional service and outstanding investment performance. Starting with just a $100m French Buyout fund and two external clients, the company steadily expanded into new asset classes and built a powerful international network across Europe, North America, and Asia. The pivotal moment arrived in 2013, when Dominique Senequier led an employee buyout of AXA Private Equity, creating Ardian – an independent private investment firm where approximately 80% of employees became owners. This independence unlocked a new chapter of accelerated growth, transforming the company into a global diversified private markets firm managing $196bn in assets. From those humble beginnings, Ardian has evolved into a world-leading organization with over 1,000 employees across 20 offices worldwide, mastering change to create lasting value for all stakeholders.

Marsh McLennan exists to build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. In an increasingly volatile world where risks evolve faster than ever - from cyber threats and climate change to geopolitical instability and economic disruption - organizations need more than insurance or consulting. They need a partner who can see around corners, connect insights across disciplines, and transform complexity into clarity. For over 150 years, Marsh McLennan has been that partner, helping clients anticipate what's coming and navigate it with confidence. With more than 90,000 colleagues across 130 countries and annual revenue exceeding $24 billion, Marsh McLennan brings together four market-leading businesses - Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman - each a leader in its field. Together, they deliver expertise across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. This integrated approach means clients get solutions that connect the dots between their biggest challenges: from building climate resilience and shaping the future of work to optimizing operations and accelerating performance. The firm's global presence at influential forums like Davos and partnerships with organizations like Bloomberg and the World Economic Forum ensure clients benefit from perspectives that shape the global agenda.