Jean Rene Hartpence

Managing Director
Paris Mergers & Acquisitions Aerospace & Defense | Chemicals | Industrials +33 (0) 1 53 53 18 21
Utilizing our global and integrated reach, I proactively provide clients with international expansion opportunities.
Who We Are / Our People / Jean Rene Hartpence

For more than 30 years, Jean-René has advised companies on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate divestitures, leveraged buyouts, managed buyouts and joint-ventures. With extensive expertise in complex transatlantic and intra-European cross-border transactions, Jean-René actively positions French corporations, privately owned businesses and private equity groups aboard.

Jean-René has widespread experience advising companies in the industrials sector, specifically aerospace and defense and chemicals sourcing. His deep understanding of the business drivers within these sectors allows him to best position these companies for sale. Through his international work, Jean-René has established relationships with large multinational companies in this space.

Prior to joining Lincoln and helping to establish its presence in France, Jean-René founded Canec International, where he carried out transatlantic transactions across industries. Previously, he held management positions for Remy Cointreau and Andres Wines. He started his career in corporate banking at JP Morgan.

Jean-René is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique de Paris.

Recent Transactions in Aerospace & Defense

Daher has sold its high pressure metallic duct systems business to Tecalemit Aerospace

Lincoln International represents Compagnie Daher SA in the sale of its high pressure metallic duct systems business to Tecalemit Aerospace S.A.

Aerospace & Defense
HPE Growth Cotesa AT&M 2018

Lincoln International represents HPE Growth Capital in its sale of Cotesa GmbH to Advanced Technology & Materials Co. Ltd.

Aerospace & Defense
RFE Investments has sold Atrenne Integrated Solutions to Celestica

Lincoln International represents RFE Investments Partners in the sale of Atrenne Integrated Solutions, Inc. to Celestica, Inc.

Aerospace & Defense | Industrials | Industrial Technology
Airbus has sold Dornier Consulting to Palero

Lincoln International advises Airbus on the divestiture of Dornier Consulting International to Palero

Business Services | Aerospace & Defense | Automotive & Truck | Industrials
Equistone has sold EuroAvionics to Hensoldt, a portfolio company of KKR

Lincoln International represents Equistone Partners Europe Limited in its sale of EuroAvionics GmbH to Hensoldt Sensors GmbH (KKR & Co. L.P.)

Aerospace & Defense
GenNx360 Capital Partners has refinanced Precinmac

Lincoln International advised GenNx360 Capital Partners in its refinancing of Precinmac

Aerospace & Defense | Energy, Power & Infrastructure
IRM has been sold to Altran

Lincoln International represents market-leading cybersecurity firm IRM in its sale to Altran

Business Services | Aerospace & Defense | Industrials | Technology, Media & Telecom

Lincoln International represents AGI Holdings, an investment affiliate of J.F. Lehman, in the acquisition of Aish Technologies

Aerospace & Defense | Industrials
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Meet our Senior Team

My primary focus is on providing innovative and strategic advice to my clients and developing long-term relationships.

Razmig Arzoumanian

Managing Director

New York

I provide professionalism, proactiveness and reliability in supporting my clients to help them achieve their strategic objectives.

Gianluca Banfi

Managing Director

Milan

I am a rigorous advocate for my clients with a hands-on, communicative approach, focused on delivering intense advocacy and outlier results.

Sean Bennis

Managing Director

Chicago

I have a long-term presence in the sector and bring deep industry knowledge to lead my clients to successful outcomes.

Teresa Clegg

Managing Director

London

All forms of construction are very interesting to me and I utilize my passion and knowledge of the industry to drive success for my clients.

Jeffrey Corum

Managing Director

Chicago

Building long-term relationships is key for me personally – I want to be the advisor of trust for my clients.

Michael Drill

Managing Director | CEO Germany

Frankfurt

Martina Ecker
I enjoy the opportunity to directly participate in the technology revolution by providing my clients with strong industry understanding and real insight into buyer strategies.

Martina Ecker

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Creating an atmosphere and sharing sector knowledge and expertise while providing access to international, strategic players for my clients is my day-to-day objective.

Géraud Estrangin

Managing Director

Paris

Ben Farris
I thrive on creating markets for great businesses and helping secure outstanding outcomes for sellers and their management teams.

Ben Farris

Managing Director

Chicago

I appreciate that each client is diverse with different products, business models, technologies and end markets. I remain steadfast to being a trustworthy advisor and driving dynamic processes.

Richard Floto

Managing Director

Frankfurt

Establishing trust and confidence is paramount to a lasting relationship.

Rommel Franco

Managing Director

Madrid

I strive to be professional, honest and hard-working. By helping clients execute strategic M&A transactions, I am contributing to making the world better.

Tetsuya Fujii

Managing Director | CEO Japan

Tokyo

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