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With expertise across disciplines, complementary skill sets, and experience in working together. This is a dynamic and multicultural team you will already recognise and know. Welcome to PX3.

Petter Johnsson
"Victory awaits him who has everything in order - Luck, people call it.”
Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer
"The greater damage for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it."
Michelangelo, Italian artist
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher
Petter is a co-founder and Managing Partner of PX3 Partners.
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Petter Johnsson
CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
"Victory awaits him who has everything in order - Luck, people call it.”
Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer
"The greater damage for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it."
Michelangelo, Italian artist
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."
Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher

Petter was born in Sweden and from a young age moved across the world, learning from new places and cultures at every opportunity.

Petter is a co-founder and Managing Partner of PX3 Partners. He is devoted to working with and learning from entrepreneurs and business leaders, contributing to the acceleration and success of both great companies and driven individuals, and spending time with partners dedicated to making a difference.

Petter started his career with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, and has over two decades of private equity experience, primarily across Europe and North America, and also in China.

Petter received an MSc in economics and business from the Stockholm School of Economics, completing four years of study in two years, and an MBA with high distinction (Baker Scholar) from Harvard Business School. He served as a platoon leader in the Royal Swedish Navy and has co-founded several companies.

Petter is a member of the board of directors of Cleanova and Com Laude. He loves open-fire barbequing, has a passion for education and the outdoors, and lives in London with his family.

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Gianpiero Lenza
“WITH REGARD TO PERFORMANCE, COMMITMENT, EFFORT, DEDICATION, THERE IS NO MIDDLE GROUND. YOU DO SOMETHING VERY WELL OR NOT AT ALL."
Ayrton Senna, Formula One World Champion
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new."
Socrates, Greek Philosopher
"It is not the brains that matter most, but that which guides them — the character, the heart, generous qualities, progressive ideas."
Fyodor Dostoevsky, Russian novelist and psychologist
Gianpiero is a co-founder and Managing Partner of PX3 Partners.
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Gianpiero Lenza
CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
“WITH REGARD TO PERFORMANCE, COMMITMENT, EFFORT, DEDICATION, THERE IS NO MIDDLE GROUND. YOU DO SOMETHING VERY WELL OR NOT AT ALL."
Ayrton Senna, Formula One World Champion
"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new."
Socrates, Greek Philosopher
"It is not the brains that matter most, but that which guides them — the character, the heart, generous qualities, progressive ideas."
Fyodor Dostoevsky, Russian novelist and psychologist

Gianpiero grew up in the south of Italy, where he was exposed to life in all its vibrancy. At an early age volleyball became a passion. His dedication, focus, and commitment to his team and teammates provided the valuable lesson that success and the journey to achieving it are both part of the reward.

Gianpiero is a co-founder and Managing Partner of PX3 Partners. He was inspired to found PX3 by the desire to continue to work with the partners he built almost two decades of success with and to create a business capable of attracting individuals of diverse backgrounds, with shared core values, driven by the passion to contribute to PX3’s success.

Gianpiero started his professional career as a mechanical engineer working on research projects for the US Air Force and NASA. Following a short stint as an investment banker at Citigroup in New York, he has spent over two decades in private equity across Europe and North America.

Gianpiero received a Laurea in mechanical engineering from the Politecnico di Milano and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at Austin with honours.

Gianpiero is a member of the board of directors of Cofimco and Com Laude. He is an active seed investor in businesses with digital and sustainability attributes, loves piano, is a former professional volleyball player, and lives in London with his family.

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Sébastien Mazella DI Bosco
“INVEST YOURSELF IN EVERYTHING YOU DO. THERE’S FUN IN BEING SERIOUS."
John Coltrane, American Jazz Saxophonist & Composer
"Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought."
Henri Bergson, French philosopher
"All happiness depends on courage and work"
Honoré de Balzac, French novelist & playwright
Sébastien is a co-founder and Managing Partner of PX3 Partners.
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Sébastien Mazella DI Bosco
CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING PARTNER
“INVEST YOURSELF IN EVERYTHING YOU DO. THERE’S FUN IN BEING SERIOUS."
John Coltrane, American Jazz Saxophonist & Composer
"Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought."
Henri Bergson, French philosopher
"All happiness depends on courage and work"
Honoré de Balzac, French novelist & playwright

Sébastien grew up in Provence and inherited his last name from his Italian origins. At an early age, he moved to Paris to study, and to New York for his first job. He has always been open to learning from new cultures, with method and empathy, in order to better understand the world in all its forms.

Sébastien is a co-founder and Managing Partner of PX3. He shares with his long-standing partners the entrepreneurial vision and desire to build an institution that seeks to elevate purpose and passion within companies and individuals to deliver superior and sustainable performance at both a financial and human level.

Sébastien started his professional career within the mergers and acquisitions department of Lazard in New York. He has over two decades of private equity experience, primarily in Europe and the United States, and also in Japan.

Sébastien graduated from HEC Paris with a Master X-HEC Entrepreneurs, and also received a BA in philosophy from La Sorbonne Paris IV.

Sébastien is a member of the board of directors of Cleanova and Cofimco. He is involved in various philanthropic and art organisations, and lives in London with his family.

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Éléonore Beca
“PEOPLE DO NOT DECIDE TO BECOME EXTRAORDINARY. THEY DECIDE TO ACCOMPLISH EXTRAORDINARY THINGS."
Edmund Hillary, first climber of Mount Everest
"You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for his own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity."
Marie Curie, Polish-French scientist
"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going."
Beverly Sills, American Soprano
Éléonore is a Vice President at PX3 Partners.
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Éléonore Beca
VICE PRESIDENT
“PEOPLE DO NOT DECIDE TO BECOME EXTRAORDINARY. THEY DECIDE TO ACCOMPLISH EXTRAORDINARY THINGS."
Edmund Hillary, first climber of Mount Everest
"You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for his own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity."
Marie Curie, Polish-French scientist
"There are no shortcuts to any place worth going."
Beverly Sills, American Soprano

Éléonore was born and raised in central Brussels in a multicultural family and has lived, studied, and worked across the globe.

Éléonore is a Vice President at PX3 Partners and is passionate about working alongside entrepreneurs and management teams to support and grow their businesses.

After a brief stint in the hospitality industry, Éléonore spent a few years in the mergers and acquisitions department of Lazard in London. She then joined a European private equity firm, where she harnessed her interest in building impactful businesses.

Éléonore graduated from the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and received an MSc in finance from IE.

Éléonore is a member of the board of directors of Cleanova and Cofimco. She loves to hike, cook, and travel whenever possible, and lives in London with her husband.

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Filippo Biancifiori
"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult."
Seneca, Roman philosopher
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility is being superior to your former self.”
Ernest Hemingway, American novelist
“There is no reason not to be motivated. You cannot always be the best. But you can do your best.”
Sebastian Vettel, Formula 1 World Champion
Filippo is an Associate at PX3 Partners.
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Filippo Biancifiori
ASSOCIATE
"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult."
Seneca, Roman philosopher
“There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility is being superior to your former self.”
Ernest Hemingway, American novelist
“There is no reason not to be motivated. You cannot always be the best. But you can do your best.”
Sebastian Vettel, Formula 1 World Champion

Filippo was born and raised in Umbria, a region in the heart of Italy, prior to moving to the United Kingdom to complete his studies.

Filippo is an Associate at PX3 Partners and is passionate about working alongside exceptional management teams to foster growth, create value, and make a positive impact on society.

Before joining PX3, Filippo spent two years as an investment banking Analyst within the EMEA industrials team at Citigroup in London, working across a variety of sub-sectors including business services, industrial technology, and mobility.

Filippo received a BSc in economics from the University of Warwick and an MPhil in finance from the University of Cambridge.

Filippo loves nature, art, and travelling, and lives in London.

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Andreia Carvalho
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.
Mark Twain, American Writer and Humourist
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
John Quincy Adams, 6th US President
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi, American Football Coach
Andreia is our Administrator Officer.
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Andreia Carvalho
Administrator Officer
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore, Dream, Discover.
Mark Twain, American Writer and Humourist
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
John Quincy Adams, 6th US President
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi, American Football Coach

Andréia was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  

Andréia is Administrator Officer at PX3 Partners. She is passionate about teamwork and building a healthy and positive work environment, helping make the world a better place by adopting a more sustainable and ethical lifestyle.

Before joining PX3, Andréia spent 11 years at Partners Group in London and São Paulo in its office management team.

Andréia received a BA in business administration and management from the Anhembi Morumbi University.

Andréia loves travelling, reading, nature, and volunteering, and lives in London with her family.

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Daniel Hyde
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”
Muhammed Ali, Boxer
"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
Albert Einstein, Physicist
"A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life."
Charles Darwin, Naturalist
Dan looks after corporate tax and structuring matters.
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Daniel Hyde
Tax and Structuring Advisor
“Don’t count the days, make the days count.”
Muhammed Ali, Boxer
"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough."
Albert Einstein, Physicist
"A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life."
Charles Darwin, Naturalist

Dan grew up in London and has travelled extensively and learned much from interacting with people all over the globe, both professionally and personally.

Dan oversees tax and structuring for PX3 Partners.

Dan spent over two decades in international tax advisory and was a founder of an international tax advisory business, which was acquired by Hg Capital in 2018. He is a passionate entrepreneur with a focus on sustainable and responsible growth on a commercial and human level and a straightforward approach to complex problems.

Following the sale of his business, in addition to his work at PX3 Partners, Dan supports a small number of businesses and families as an advisor, director, or investor.

Dan is a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.

Dan and his wife run a contemporary art dealership in West London, and they spend much of their time with their three children at their rural home, producing organic apple juice.

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Kirsty Joly
"THE MOST DIFFICULT THING IS THE DECISION TO ACT. THE REST IS MERELY TENACITY."
Amelia Earhart, Aviation Pioneer
"I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it."
Edmund Hillary, mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
Mary Ann Evans, 19th Century novelist and poet
Kirsty is Chief Financial Officer at PX3 Partners.
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Kirsty Joly
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
"THE MOST DIFFICULT THING IS THE DECISION TO ACT. THE REST IS MERELY TENACITY."
Amelia Earhart, Aviation Pioneer
"I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it."
Edmund Hillary, mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."
Mary Ann Evans, 19th Century novelist and poet

Kirsty was born on the south coast of England, growing up by the beach, and at a young age developed a sense of adventure which made her determined to work and travel further from home.

Kirsty is Chief Financial Officer at PX3 Partners.

Kirsty started her career qualifying as a chartered accountant with EY in the Channel Islands before moving to PwC in New York, and ultimately settling in London. She has over two decades of experience within the private equity industry, holding finance roles at Morgan Grenfell, Actis, and Kings Park Capital.

Kirsty received a BA in accountancy from Nottingham Trent University.

Kirsty loves adventure and has only recently retired as a professional wing-walker, is an avid golfer and a keen cyclist, and lives in Surrey with her family.

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Marla Zorig-Scherhaufer
"We are what we do repeatedly. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
Aristotle, philosopher
"Those who keep learning will keep rising in life"
Charlie Munger, businessman, investor, and philanthropist
"It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so."
Mark Twain, writer, humorist, and entrepreneur
Marla is a Senior Associate at PX3 Partners.
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Marla Zorig-Scherhaufer
SENIOR ASSOCIATE
"We are what we do repeatedly. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
Aristotle, philosopher
"Those who keep learning will keep rising in life"
Charlie Munger, businessman, investor, and philanthropist
"It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so."
Mark Twain, writer, humorist, and entrepreneur

Marla was born and raised in Mongolia, where her deep love for nature began. Over the years, she had the privilege of studying and working across multiple continents.

Marla is a Senior Associate at PX3 Partners and is passionate about working alongside ambitious management teams to build great businesses.

Marla began her professional journey in consulting at PwC in Germany. Shortly after, Marla spent several years at a German private equity firm where she found her passion in making positive impacts on society and the environment through her investments.

Marla graduated from the Memorial University of Newfoundland and received an MSc in finance from the University of Nürtingen-Geislingen.

Marla loves exploring and hiking, and lives in London with her husband.

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Janick Stappen
He who is untrue to his own cause cannot command the respect of others.
Albert Einstein, German-born Physicist
Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.
Oscar Wilde, Irish Poet
Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There’s no better rule.
Charles Dickens, English Novelist
Janick is an Associate at PX3 Partners.
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Janick Stappen
Associate
He who is untrue to his own cause cannot command the respect of others.
Albert Einstein, German-born Physicist
Nowadays people know the price of everything and the value of nothing.
Oscar Wilde, Irish Poet
Take nothing on its looks; take everything on evidence. There’s no better rule.
Charles Dickens, English Novelist

Janick was born and raised in a small town in Western Germany.

Janick is an Associate at PX3 Partners. He is passionate about learning and understanding the problems of the modern world and supporting entrepreneurial teams with knowledge and resources to make a lasting positive net impact on humanity.

Before joining PX3, Janick spent two years as an investment banking Analyst in the consumer, retail, and leisure team at Rothschild in London.

Janick received a BA in business administration from the University of St. Gallen and an MSc in finance and private equity from the London School of Economics.

Janick loves outdoor sports, creative arts, nature, and travelling, and lives in London.

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We started Px3 with the belief that things could be done in a different way. Building on our experience of decades in private equity we seek to harness the purpose, passion and performance within individuals and companies to achieve superior performance. We seek to create a firm that can be a destination for the most talented in our industry to join together to do their best work.
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The greater damage for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.

Michelangelo, Italian artist.

Lao Tzu, Chinese philosopher.

Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer.

PETTER JOHNSSON

Petter was born in Sweden but from a young age moved across the world, learning from new places and cultures at every opportunity. 

Petter is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Px3 Partners. He is devoted to working with and learning from entrepreneurs and business leaders, contributing to the acceleration and success of both great companies and driven individuals, and spending time with partners dedicated to making a difference.

Petter started his career with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners, and has over two decades of private equity experience, primarily in Europe but also in North America and China. He has served on numerous boards, including Almatis, Arizona Chemical, Chelsea Stores, GardaWorld, Global Knowledge, Marco Polo (Unieuro) and Wellbore Integrity Solutions.

Petter received a MSc in economics and business from the Stockholm School of Economics and an MBA with high distinction (Baker Scholar) from Harvard Business School. He served as a platoon leader in the Royal Swedish Navy and co-founded several startups. Petter lives in London with his family.

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Kirsty Joly

Kirsty was born on the South coast of England growing up by the beach, and at a young age developed a sense of adventure which made her determined to work and travel further from home.

Kirsty is Chief Financial Officer at Px3 Partners.

Kirsty started her career qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with EY in the Channel Islands before moving to PwC in New York, and ultimately settling in London. She has over two decades of experience within the private equity industry, holding finance roles at Morgan Grenfell, Actis and Kings Park Capital.  

Kirsty loves adventure and has only recently retired as a professional wing-walker. Kirsty lives in Surrey with her family.

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The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity.

Amelia Earhart, Aviation Pioneer.

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I think it all comes down to motivation. If you really want to do something, you will work hard for it.

Edmund Hillary, mountaineer, explorer, and philanthropist.

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Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.

Mary Ann Evans, 19th Century novelist and poet.

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With regard to performance, commitment, effort, dedication, there is no middle ground. You do something very well or not at all.

Ayrton Senna, Formula One World Champion.

Socrates, Greek Philosopher.

GIANPIERO LENZA

Gianpiero grew up in the South of Italy where he was exposed to life in all its vibrancy. At an early age volleyball became a passion. His dedication, focus and commitment to his team and teammates provided the valuable lesson that success and the journey to achieving it are both part of the reward.

Gianpiero is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Px3 Partners. He was inspired to found Px3 by the desire to continue to work with the partners he built almost two decades of success with, and to create a business capable of attracting individuals of a diverse background, with shared core values, driven by the passion to contribute to Px3’s success.  

Gianpiero started his professional career as a mechanical engineer and, following a short stint as an investment banker at Citigroup in New York, he spent almost two decades in private equity across Europe and North America. In a previous role Gianpiero served on numerous boards including Arizona Chemical, CSM Bakery Solutions, Illycaffè, Maxam, Unieuro (BIT:UNIR), and UTEX.

Gianpiero received a Laurea in mechanical engineering from the Politecnico di Milano and a Master of Science in mechanical engineering from The University of Texas at Austin with honours working on research projects for the US Air Force and NASA. Gianpiero is an active seed investor in businesses with digital and sustainability attributes, loves piano and is a former professional volleyball player. He now lives in London with his family.

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SeBASTIEN MAZELLA DI BOSCO

Sébastien grew up in Provence and inherited his last name from his Italian origins. At an early age, he moved to Paris to study, and to New York for his first job. He has always been open to learning from new cultures, with method and empathy, in order to better understand the world in all its forms.

Sébastien is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Px3. He shares with his long standing partners the entrepreneurial vision and desire to build an institution that seeks to elevate purpose and passion within companies and individuals to deliver superior and sustainable performance at both a financial and human level.

Sébastien started his professional career within the mergers and acquisitions department of Lazard in New York. He has almost two decades of private equity experience, primarily in Europe, in the United States, and also in Japan. He has served on numerous boards and monitored investments, including Fluidra (BME:FDR), Vista Global, Ranpak (NYSE:PACK), Eden Springs and Arizona Chemical.

Sébastien graduated from HEC Paris with a Master X-HEC Entrepreneurs, and also obtained a BA in philosophy from La Sorbonne Paris IV. He is involved in various philanthropic and art organisations, and now lives in London with his family.


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Invest yourself in everything you do. There’s fun in being serious.

John Coltrane, American Jazz Saxophonist & Composer.

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Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought.

Henri Bergson, French philosopher.

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All happiness depends on courage and work

Honoré de Balzac, French novelist & playwright.

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You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end, each of us must work for his own improvement and, at the same time, share a general responsibility for all humanity.

Marie Curie, Polish-French scientist

Beverly Sills, American Soprano

Eléonore beca

Eléonore was born and raised in central Brussels in a multicultural family and has studied, lived and worked across the globe.

Eléonore is a Vice President at Px3 Partners and is passionate about working alongside entrepreneurs and management teams to support and grow their businesses.

After a brief stint in the hospitality industry, Eléonore spent a few years in the M&A practice of Lazard London. She then joined a European Private Equity fund where she harnessed her interest in building impactful businesses.

Eléonore graduated from the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and received a MSc in Finance from IE. Eléonore now lives in central London with her husband. She loves to hike, cook and travel whenever possible.

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