The Partners for Sustainable Growth
Thalna Partners
Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Development and Sustainability
Thalna Partners is an innovative advisory firm supporting the growth of
entrepreneurs in the consumer sectors (mostly fashion, beauty and food).Thalna Partners are former operators who have lived the business challenges from within,
as executives and as entrepreneurs. This gives us a unique insight into entrepreneurs’ needs.We partner with companies’ founders and with investors such as Private Equity and
Venture Capital firms seeking support in the management of portfolio companies.
Mergers & Acquisitions & Business Development
We support entrepreneurs across the whole process, from strategy definition, scouting of potential acquisition targets (or potential buyers in sale processes) to valuation, negotiations, deal structuring, deal execution and post deal integration.
Sustainability via Responsible Investments
We see sustainability as a catalyzer of innovation. We master in-depth knowledge of most innovative technology-driven solutions to make supply chains of consumers sectors more responsible. Which positions us as partners in the definition and deployment of sustainability agenda with tangible, impactful targets.
Former operators who have lived the business challenges from within, as corporates’ executives and as entrepreneurs
Thalna Partners counts on a global network of former executives and entrepreneurs with expertise in consumer sectors. Each project is assigned a highly experienced advisor, according to the specific requirements of the client.
Catia Cesari – Managing Partner
Catia Cesari contributes over 25 years of Direct Investment, Corporate Development, Sustainability, and Change Management expertise acquired through executive roles in General Electric, Gucci Group, JAB Holding, and Private Equity firms across US, Europe, Japan, and China. She brings in-depth experience growing investment portfolios, leading strategic planning ventures, executing acquisitions and integration processes within the fashion, beauty and consumer sectors.Catia is currently a Non-Executive Director and member of several advisory committees for fashion and luxury companies.