Pierre Briand is the founder and managing director of SCD Advisory. He has more than 25 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, with a management background in corporate finance, private banking, and wealth management. Pierre has worked on numerous sell-side and buy-side deals, IPOs, mergers, integrations, and consulting projects in both small businesses and large global corporates.

He shares his experience launching SCD Advisory from scratch and provides unique insight into the makings of a savvy banker. Pierre also talks about the similarities between sailing and his day job, especially the importance of teamwork, resilience, and discipline, as well as the value of celebration after crossing the finish line.

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Pierre Briand
SCD Advisory