mehdi cherkaoui

Senior Project Manager

Bio Summary

I am convinced that I could have a strong added value for your company by my knowledge of the media sector (i) as special projects manager at Vivendi I participated in strategic projects for the group: such as the IPO of Universal Music ($30bn deal) or strategic plans for Canal +.... by my rigour (ii) as a graduate of EM Lyon (4th Business School in France), I acquired working methods within the best investment banks (Rothschild) and consulting firms (Deloitte) and finally my huge motivation (iii).

Employment History

Project Manager

COMATCH

September 2022 - present

Paris, France

Freelance Consulting Projects: - Identification of organic and external Esports opportunities for a major retailer in Western Europe

Special Projects Manager

Vivendi

May 2019 - July 2022

Paris, France

(Internal Consulting Team) • Took part in Universal Music's global cost optimization plan before its IPO: in charge of the synergies stream, managed three people, €150m of savings expected (2-year project) • Asse ...see more

Strategy Consultant

Advention Business Partners

September 2017 - April 2019

Paris, France

Completed seven strategic due diligences (sell-side and buy-side) in various sectors: personal services, construction, audiovisual production, aeronautics and food industry • Identified business development opportunities ...see more

Strategy Consultant

Monitor Deloitte

September 2016 - August 2017

Paris, France

Involved in several projects: strategic plan for the consumer health division of a French leader in the pharmaceutical industry; screening of potential acquisitions for the media division of a French telecom company; project ...see more

Investment Banking Intern

Rothschild & Co

January 2015 - July 2015

Paris, France

• Assisted senior bankers in the execution of M&A, ECM and Restructuring deals • Performed company valuations and financial modeling (DCF, Trading & Transaction Multiples) • Prepared client presentations/documents ...see more