Richard Reis

I joined Argos in May 2010 as an intern, then analyst, associate and investment manager. I’m strongly focused towards human relations — trust, loyalty and team spirit — in my professional life and my personal life. I’m very proud of my relationships with my family and friends: we are like a team. They say I’m very loyal and reliable and that’s very important to me!

In my work, this is reflected in the quality of my relationships with people both in-house and with stakeholders, as well as the stability and solidity of our group.

What I find great about private equity is being part of a team — within Argos and also with management teams, and the kind of spirit you create with the professionals of the portfolio company. It’s very strong. We’re not financiers; we’re passionate businessmen and women trying to find solutions. Finance is here to support business, not the other way around. Being part of ventures with managers and reaching success together is what drives me.

In addition to being human-driven, what makes Argos different from other private equity firms is that it is highly experienced – founded in 1989, it’s one of the most established private equity houses in Europe, especially when it comes to complex situations. At Argos, we are able to bring expertise, dedication and capital to be part of incredible stories: solving these complex situations, pushing innovation, creating growth and jobs, making things bigger and stronger.

For me, it’s very important to transfer your knowledge and to help people to grow, so I taught private equity in schools and speak at professional conferences. I also mentored some students and still support them in their professional life.

Education

• ESCP Business School
  Master

• Ichec Brussels Management School
  Master, European Taxation

• Paris Bar
  Attorney at Law