About us

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Founded in 1989 by Edouard Carmignac, Carmignac Gestion is one of the leading independent management companies in Europe today. Its capital is held entirely by its managers and staff. In this way, the company’s long-term viability is ensured by a stable shareholding structure, reflecting its spirit of independence. This fundamental value ensures the freedom required for a successful and reknown portfolio management.

Founding Members

Edouard Carmignac t-edouard-carmignac
fonction-edouard-carmignac Edouard Carmignac holds a degree in Economics and a Masters of Business Administration. After working for a number of financial institutions, in 1976 he was appointed Assistant Director at Banque de la Société Financière Européenne responsible for loans to the energy and mining sectors. He worked as a stockbroker at Hamant-Carmignac between 1984 and 1989. He founded Carmignac Gestion in 1989 and, in his role as chairman, is closely involved in the management strategy of its UCITS funds.

eric-helderle t-eric-helderle
fonction-eric-helderle Eric Helderlé was awarded an MBA from Iowa State University and was involved in setting up the portfolio of the insurance company Trans Expansion, a subsidiary of Compagnie du Midi, from 1984 until 1987. He was appointed business development manager in 1987 of Pyramide Gestion, a subsidiary of Hamant-Carmignac, and was responsible for coordinating the company’s expansion. In 1989, he set up Carmignac Gestion with Edouard Carmignac, and is responsible for general management. He is also a director of Carmignac Gestion and chairman of Carmignac Gestion Luxembourg.