Philippe BENAROYA

Energizer
DISC Type : I

CEO and Managing Partner at Infranity

France

Overview

Philippe Benaroya is the CEO and Managing Partner of Infranity, an asset management company specializing in infrastructure debt. A recognized pioneer in this field, he previously co-founded and co-headed similar successful platforms at BlackRock and Blackstone. He graduated from the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées.

He is a key architect of the European infrastructure debt market, having established and led three separate, major platforms.

Personality Overview

Informal

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Infrastructure Debt
A recognized pioneer in this asset class, having co-founded and led infrastructure debt platforms at Infranity, BlackRock, and Blackstone.
Energy Transition
He publicly emphasizes financing assets crucial for the energy transition, including renewables, clean mobility, and energy efficiency projects.
Sustainable Investing
Focuses on directing capital towards sustainable infrastructure that contributes to the decarbonization of the economy and has a positive social impact.

Media Appearances

Agenda 2026: Expect 'tighter integration of impact data with ...' says Infranity's Benaroya. Featured in New Private Markets

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How Infranity plans to bring impact infrastructure to North America. Featured in New Private Markets

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Work History

3-2018
CEO and Managing Partner at Infranity
8-2016 - 2-2018
CEO and Founder at Infranova Capital Solutions
11-2012 - 4-2016
Managing Director - Co-Head of European Infrastructure Debt at BlackRock
1-2011 - 9-2012
Managing Director - Infrastructure Debt at Blackstone / GSO
11-2009 - 2-2011
Founding Partner and CEO at Arcadium Infrastructure

Education

1991 - 1994
Education details unavailable from Ecole nationale des Ponts et Chaussées

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Exp : 28 Location : France Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO and Managing Partner at Infranity
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Insights For Selling To Philippe

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Philippe is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Philippe

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Philippe move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Philippe take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Philippe

Personality Compatibility


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