Jean-Baptiste Wautier

Jean-Baptiste (JB) Wautier is a leading figure in the financial sector with over 30 years of experience in private equity, mergers and acquisitions, board governance, and corporate finance. He currently manages four consumer-focused portfolio companies within his family office, guiding their growth as a board member and Chairman. He also serves as an Independent Director at Pershing Square Holdings and Howard Hughes Holdings, further extending his influence in high-level corporate governance.
His career includes significant roles at Arthur Andersen, Morgan Stanley, IK Partners, and BC Partners (BC), where he spent 20 years and was CIO for a decade. At BC, he co-managed €40 billion in assets, helped raise three flagship funds, and led ten major investments.