Benjamin Deshayes is an Associate Director with Europe Buyout. Mr. Deshayes is based in Paris.
Since joining Carlyle in February 2007, Mr. Deshayes has been actively involved in current portfolio companies Numericable-Completel, Sagemcom and B&B Hôtels, in partnership with Carlyle Europe Real Estate Fund. He was also a member of the transaction team that executed Carlyle's investment in Com Hem which was exited in September 2011.
Prior to joining Carlyle, Mr. Deshayes was with Goldman Sachs' Investment Banking Division.
Mr. Deshayes is a graduate from Sciences Po (Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris) and received a master's degree in finance with honors from ESCP.
Mr. Deshayes is currently serving on the Board of Directors of B&B Hôtels and Sagemcom and is an observer on the Board of Directors of Numericable-Completel. He was previously on the Board of Directors of Com Hem.