Mathias Burghardt is CEO of Ardian France, the Group's main regulated entity, which acts as AIFM for direct investment activities.

Mathias founded Ardian’s Infrastructure business over twenty years ago and has led it since its inception. Under his direction, the activity has become a leading global player, managing nearly $50 billion in assets across Europe and the Americas.

Committed to the transformation and decarbonization of portfolio companies, he has also launched dedicated investment platforms focused on low-carbon hydrogen and Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), aimed at accelerating industrial transition, fostering innovation, and contributing to the development of tomorrow’s economy.

He has led Ardian’s Technology and Innovation strategy since 2019, delivering several major achievements, including the creation of Ardian’s Data Science team, responsible for defining and deploying the firm’s Data and Artificial Intelligence strategy in support of Ardian’s performance and that of its portfolio companies. He also oversees the Brand & Communication function within the Company.

Today, he has developed extensive relationships with international industrial companies and financial sponsors, public authorities and regulators.

Vice-President of the Board of Directors of Nuova Argo Finanziara, the controlling holding company of the ASTM Group (the world's second-largest toll road operator), Mathias Burghardt has also been a board director of major infrastructure companies such as London Luton Airport, SANEF and the parking company INDIGO.

Mathias joined Ardian in 2007. He started his career in 1989 with Crédit Lyonnais in Media Telecom before heading HSBC Advisory and Project Financing in France.

Chairman of Ardian Foundation, Mathias Burghardt is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Education - United Way, an organization with the mission is to promote equal opportunities and academic success for young people in priority education areas and rural zones.