Ferdinand Petra

Passionate about finance, teaching, and executive coaching in an international environment, I combine extensive expertise in corporate finance, M&A, and investment banking with a dynamic role in executive education and leadership. I currently co-lead the Rothschild & Co Data and Impact Investment Chair at HEC Paris, driving innovative research and practical solutions in impact investing. In my role as an Associate Professor of Finance and Career Coach at HEC Paris, I empower future financial leaders through rigorous academic courses, hands-on training in corporate finance and Excel modeling, and comprehensive career mentoring. My professional journey—from advising international clients on M&A, ECM, and financing transactions as an investment banker to empowering executives as a Certified Executive Coach—has equipped me with the insights and skills to manage corporate development projects and forge strategic partnerships that bridge academic theory and real-world practice. I am dedicated to fostering leadership and innovation through executive education and tailored coaching programs that meet the demands of a global finance landscape. For a closer look at my work and vision, please visit ferdinand-petra.com