Gaetan De Buyer

Critic
DISC Type : C

Head of Finance at Genomines

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Overview

Gaetan de Buyer is the Head of Finance at Genomines, focusing on decarbonizing metal extraction. With over a decade of corporate finance experience in renewables and real estate, he is skilled in M&A, fundraising, and investor relations. He is a graduate of HEC Paris.

He has a keen interest in disruptive technologies, such as new battery manufacturing techniques, and closely follows the impact of global events on various industries. He has shared insights on the economic and health consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly concerning the real estate sector and emerging countries.

He co-led a USD 45 million fundraising round at Genomines and built the companys entire finance function from the ground up.

Personality Overview

Precise

Negotiator

Information Seeker

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.  They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Topics They Care About

Decarbonizing Industries
His current role at Genomines is centered on decarbonizing metal extraction, reflecting a core professional mission.
Renewable Energy M&A
Previously worked as an M&A Manager at EDF Renouvelables, acquiring wind farms and renewable producers.
Corporate Fundraising
Co-led a significant USD 45 million equity and non-dilutive fundraising round for his current company, Genomines.

Media Appearances

Gaetan has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Head of Finance at Genomines
12-2022 - 4-2024
Group Real Estate Chief Financial Officer at Decathlon
2-2016 - 1-2018
Investor Relations and M&A Manager at Aperam
5-2014 - 1-2016
M&A Manager at EDF Renouvelables
2-2013 - 12-2013
Senior Valuation Consultant at Fair Links

Education

2004 - 2008
Master of Science (M.Sc.) from HEC Paris
2007 - 2007
MBA from Asian Institute of Management

More Information

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Exp : 11 Location : Paris, Île-de-France, France Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Finance at Genomines
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Insights For Selling To Gaetan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gaetan is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gaetan

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gaetan move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Gaetan take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Gaetan

Personality Compatibility


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