Corentin Du Roy de Blicquy

Organizer
DISC Type : Sd

Board Member at EA Pharma

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Corentin du Roy de Blicquy is a Managing Director at HarbourVest Partners, focusing on direct co-investments in European buyout and growth equity. He joined the firm in 2003 and holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as Deliveroo and Klarna.

Originally from Belgium and now residing in the UK, Corentin is fluent in French. He actively supports charitable causes, such as participating in a 100-mile cycling challenge to raise funds for Smart Works, a charity that helps unemployed women re-enter the workforce.

He has been involved in several of HarbourVests most significant European direct co-investments, including Klarna and Deliveroo.

Personality Overview

Strong-minded

Somewhat Formal

Pleasant

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

European Growth Equity
Has been directly involved in several of HarbourVest's high-profile European growth equity investments, including Deliveroo and Klarna.
Direct Co-Investments
Focuses on direct co-investments in buyout and growth equity transactions, a role he has specialized in since joining HarbourVest in 2003.
Supporting Women at Work
Actively fundraises for charities like Smart Works, which is dedicated to helping unemployed women across the UK secure employment.

Media Appearances

Corentin has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2017
Board Member at EA Pharma
12-2017 - 3-2023
Board Member at INELO
5-2014 - 6-2017
Board Member at Polynt SPA
5-2014 - 6-2016
Board Member at GTS Slovakia, a.s.
5-2008 - 5-2014
Executive Committee at GTS Central Europe (Deutsche Telekom)

Education

1995 - 1999
MSG from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL
1987 - 1994
Education details unavailable from College St Michel

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Exp : 26 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Board Member at EA Pharma
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Insights For Selling To Corentin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Corentin is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Corentin

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Corentin move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Corentin take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Corentin

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