André Puong
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA, Business -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MS, Transportation/Logistics and Operations Research -
CentraleSupélec
Diplome d'Ingenieur, General Engineering -
Lycée Louis-le-Grand
, -Work Experience
Cathay Capital
Current
Cathay Capital
Fosun 复星
2011-10-01 - 2015-02-01
Fosun 复星
Cathay Capital
2008-01-01 - 2011-09-01
Cathay Capital
Accor
2008-01-01 - 2008-01-01
Accor
Mars & Co.
2002-01-01 - 2005-01-01
Mars & Co.
Oracle
2001-01-01 - 2002-01-01
Oracle
The World Bank
2000-05-01 - 2000-08-01
The World Bank
Skills
Summary
Results-driven private equity investor with 15+ years of experience executing strategic investments across North America, Europe, and Asia. Specialized expertise in consumer brands, consumer healthcare, and retail with proven track record of building value in these sectors. As a Partner at Cathay Capital, I lead investment strategies focused on high-growth consumer companies and consumer healthcare businesses with strong brand positioning and international expansion potential. My multicultural background (Asian heritage, raised in France, educated in the US) combined with professional experience across three continents enables me to identify unique cross-border opportunities and navigate complex international transactions effectively. Core competencies: - Private Equity Investment (Consumer & Consumer Healthcare focus) - Deal Structuring & Transaction Execution - Cross-Border Investments & International Expansion - M&A Strategy & Implementation - Portfolio Company Growth & Value Creation - Consumer Brand Development & Scaling - Direct-to-Consumer Business Models - Retail & E-commerce Strategy - Consumer Healthcare Innovation - International Business Development
