LBP AM expands infra debt team with senior hire
Aysha Gilmore Global News, Top 3 Bérénice Arbona, BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking, LBP AM European Private Markets, Pierre-Emmanuel Giroux, Rivage Investment
LBP AM European Private Markets has appointed Pierre-Emmanuel Giroux as investment director to expand its infrastructure debt capabilities.
The private markets platform for LBP AM said Giroux has 16 years of experience in organising infrastructure debt, particularly in sectors including transition, energy, digital and mobility.
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Giroux began his career at BNP Paribas Corporate & Investment Banking in 2010 and moved to Rivage Investment as an investment director in 2022. Rivage specialises in infrastructure debt and has nearly €8bn (£6.9bn) in assets under management.
“With a well-established track record in infrastructure debt investment, particularly within the sub-investment-grade segment, along with substantial international experience, Pierre-Emmanuel brings crucial skills that will enable us to offer investors tailor-made solutions with high added value,” said Bérénice Arbona, head of infrastructure debt at LBP AM European Private Markets. “Pierre-Emmanuel’s in-depth knowledge of these complex markets and his strong origination network are certain to be key assets in accelerating the roll-out of our international strategy.”
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As of the end of 2025, LBP AM European Private Markets has raised almost €10bn and invested more than €9bn in 320 transactions.
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