Sofinnova Partners, a European life sciences venture capital firm based in Paris, London and Milan, has appointed Geraldine Usseglio as Head of Human Resources.
The creation of this position reinforces the ongoing expansion of the firm’s teams and the diversification of its investment strategies across sector, stage and geography.
Usseglio will be responsible for strengthening the firm’s human resources strategy, supporting the development of its global team to empower individuals to reach their full potential, while maximising the performance of the firm. She will report to Monique Saulnier, Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer.
Usseglio has over two decades of experience in generalist human resources functions, most recently as HR Director at Idinvest Partners, a European private equity and venture capital firm that is now part of Eurazeo, and prior to that, at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, a global law firm, as the Head of HR for France and Morocco. Usseglio began her career in the publishing industry at Pearson Education, France, as HR Manager.
Saulnier says: “Geraldine’s appointment comes at a time of significant growth at Sofinnova Partners. Over the last three years we have doubled the size of our team and now count over 50 employees. With Geraldine’s knowledge and experience, I am confident we will continue to gain in global reach, while reinforcing a central pillar of long-term success: the well-being of our staff.”
Usseglio says: “I am delighted to join Sofinnova Partners, whose values and strong commitment to healthcare and sustainability are critical in today’s world. I am honored to be part of a team that puts people and science at the heart of all its activities, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s central mission to positively impact our collective future through innovation.”
Usseglio holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management and Development from IGS in Paris, France, and a Master’s degree in Business Management from IAE in Lyon, France.
