LBP AM Launches New Brand for European Private Asset Platform
23 JAN, 2025
By Jose Luis Palmer from RankiaPro Europe
LBP Asset Management (LBP AM), the asset management subsidiary of La Banque Postale, has unveiled LBP AM European Private Markets, a dedicated brand for its European Private Asset Platform. This strategic move underscores LBP AM’s ambition to strengthen its position in the European private asset market, a rapidly growing segment in the region.
Accelerating Growth in European Private Assets
The launch follows the appointment of Peter Arnold as Head of the European Private Markets platform. Arnold, with a proven track record in developing private asset businesses across Europe, will focus on expanding the platform’s presence in key private asset classes and delivering innovative investment solutions to clients.
Since its inception in 2012, LBP AM's private markets platform has demonstrated impressive growth, raising €9.4 billion and investing €8.4 billion across 300 deals.
Specialised Expertise Across Four Verticals
The platform is supported by a team of 45 experts, including 20 investment managers, who operate across four specialised verticals:
- Infrastructure Debt – Led by Bérénice Arbona
- Direct Loans to Companies – Led by Isabelle Luy-Landès
- Real Estate Debt – Led by Christophe Murciani
- Capital Solutions – A newly established division headed by Irène d’Orgeval
Pierre Bonnet, serving as Chief Operating Officer, completes the leadership team.
Vision for the Future
LBP AM European Private Markets aims to solidify its position as a key player in the European private asset space by leveraging its deep expertise, strong track record, and client-centric approach.
With €9.4 billion raised and significant investments across private debt, real estate, and capital solutions, LBP AM European Private Markets is committed to providing innovative, tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients.
This rebranding marks a pivotal step in LBP AM's strategy to scale its operations and become a leader in European private markets.
