Sven A. Lumsden

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Director at Ardian

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Sven A. Lumsden is a Director at Ardian, specializing in Secondaries & Primaries within the private equity space. He has progressed through several roles within the firm, from Senior Financial Controller to his current leadership position. He holds Masters degrees from both Imperial College London and ESCP Business School.

He demonstrates a strong passion for environmental and conservation issues, evidenced by his past role at WWF-France and his concern for marine ecosystems. He actively shares insights on the intersection of finance and environmental changes.

Unique fact: Before his extensive career in private equity, Sven worked at WWF-France, managing corporate accounts and licensing.

Personality Overview

Fact-Driven

Late Adopter

Self-Disciplined

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

AI in Private Markets
He actively discusses the significant risks associated with AI adoption in private markets, such as model opacity and potential bias amplification.
Private Equity Trends
Analyzes market dynamics, including the recent boom in the number of PE funds and the potential for industry consolidation.
Buy-and-Build Strategy
Follows the success of acquisitive PE-backed companies and notes the growing importance of buy-and-build models for private equity exits.

Media Appearances

Ardian makes raft of senior promotions and additions to ASF management committee. Featured in Secondaries Investor

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Sven Lumsden | Ardian. Featured in Ardian

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Work History

1-2024
Director at Ardian
1-2021 - 12-2023
Senior Investment Manager at Ardian
1-2018 - 12-2020
Investment Manager at Ardian
3-2013 - 1-2018
Senior Financial Controller at Ardian
8-2012 - 2-2013
Corporate Account Manager & Licencing Developer at WWF-France

Education

2011 - 2012
Master in European Business (MSc) from ESCP Business School
2008 - 2009
Master of Science (MSc) from Imperial College London

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Exp : 14 Location : London Area, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director at Ardian
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Insights For Selling To Sven A.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Preferably use email to follow up with them instead of phone or Linkedin, engage by asking question or opinions
  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results
  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users

DONT's

  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sven A. is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sven A.

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sven A. move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Sven A. take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Sven A.

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