Career development at 3i means creating and taking advantage of every opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. You may have a clear idea of where you want to end up, alternatively you may be very open minded about what direction your future career will take.
You may be looking to build a long term career in private equity or perhaps see gaining private equity experience as stepping stone to something else. Whatever your ambition, as these profiles of people who work with 3i show, we are able to balance what's best for you with what's best for 3i.
Remi Carnimolla
Partner in European Buyouts
Investment area | Buyouts
Sector | Business services, manufacturing
Location | Paris
Join 3i
June 1994
I joined 3i from a private equity house specialising in emerging markets. 3i offered the opportunity to work on a bigger stage with a greater reach.
Leave 3i
December 1999
I left 3i to work in management consultancy. I was frustrated with my progress and wanted to accelerate my development.
Rejoin 3i
April 2003
When I reached a crossroads, my former mentor Guy Zarzavatdjiande convinced me 3i was the place to take my career forward.
Rejoin 3i
April 2003
It felt good to come back to 3i. I found a more connected organisation with broader skills and a more dynamic working environment.
Inéum
April 2003
The Inéum buyout allowed me to capitalise on my consulting background straight away. It was 3i's first exclusive deal in France in two years.
Make partner
June 2003
It was very rewarding to be made Partner so soon after returning. It acknowledged the value of the knowledge, skills and experience I had gained.
Special project
October 2003
Being asked to develop a new approach to business development in France was a big challenge but also a great opportunity for me.
Special project
October 2005
It took two years for us to develop a more effective and systematic model. It's satisfying to have produced something innovative that can benefit the whole firm.
Keolis
September 2006
For me, deals like Keolis sum up 3i's investment strength. We were able to make four times the multiple in just two years. That's a tremendous achievement.
Join 3i
June 2000
When 3i acquired SKF Finance, the Finnish venture capital firm I had worked for since 1997, it transformed my investment potential.
Cover Finland
June 2000
I focused on Finland to begin with, combining my local knowledge with 3i's international resources to explore more adventurous investments.
Sulake
November 2003
Sulake is a real success story. It was a small Finnish media company when we invested. With our backing, it has expanded into 20 countries worldwide.
Move to Stockholm
April 2004
In 2004 3i gave me the opportunity to build up the venture capital side of the business in Sweden.
A wider role
2004 – 2006
From Stockholm I've been able to promote 3i throughout the Nordic region, going into Denmark and Norway for the first time.
Greater independence
2004 – 2006
It's inspiring to be given the responsibility and the autonomy to create and follow up on new investment opportunities.
A new culture
2004 – 2006
I feel fortunate to have had such a life-changing experience. As a family we're enjoying our new way of life, living in the city and speaking three languages.
Broader horizons
December 2006
I'm excited to be part of something bigger with 3i. The more international nature of the firm and its wide networks are very important to me.
Position of influence
December 2006
I love what I do. Every day, I get to work with visionary, entrepreneurial people to create successful international businesses.
Join 3i
September 1993
I first encountered 3i through an MBO project with Coopers & Lybrand. When I saw a job ad, I knew immediately it was where I wanted to be.
Learn the ropes
1993 – 1999
Working on small UK buyout and growth capital deals allowed me to learn the core skills and basic principles of dealcraft that I live by today.
Head up Edinburgh office
March 2000
Leading 3i's largest ever UK MBO raised my profile, resulting in my first leadership role. It was a baptism of fire but we put 3i on the map locally.
Lead Manchester
November 2001
The closure of Edinburgh was disappointing but Manchester was a new challenge. I took on a larger team, covering a more active market and doing bigger deals.
Enter Germany
January 2004
Working on the execution of a big buyout in Germany introduced me to a new business culture. I was delighted to be asked to head up buyouts in Germany.
Learn a new culture
2004 – 2006
Working in Germany has been enormous fun. I've enjoyed the challenges of learning a new language, mastering a new environment and refocusing our business.
Join leadership team
January 2004
It's also been my privilege to be part of the European leadership team. It's given me a broader understanding of 3i as well as the chance to influence its growth.
Cross borders
December 2006
I'm constantly taking on new perspectives and insights, whether through interaction with colleagues in other countries or representing portfolio companies.
Regional expansion
December 2006
Mobility and an open mind have been instrumental to my development. My latest challenge was to develop the Buyouts concept for Central and Eastern Europe.