Hydra has an integrated investment management and research team, with diverse and extensive experience in the relevant disciplines for analysing and investing in private equity and real estate. Hydra's team frequently travels to investigate attractive investment opportunities.
Hydra's operations and managed by a senior team averaging over 20 years of experience in finance, operations, compliance and investor relations.
Talel Bessa is the CEO of Hydra, guiding the firm's international investment strategy. Prior to joining Hydra, Talel held various senior roles at Bank J. Safra Sarasin, Credit Suisse and Edmond de Rothschild. Talel holds an MSc in Finance from the International University of Monaco.
Ismahane Bellagha is General Manager at Hydra, also overseeing HR strategy, corporate social management and providing cross-disciplinary administrative support. Prior to joining Hydra, Ismahane was the head of payroll at Grant Thornton Monaco and founder of an international business support consultancy.
Prior to joining Hydra, Philippe headed the real estate division at Luxembourg Capital and founded and led a successful property development group. Philippe holds a degree in Business Administration from the International University of Monaco.
Geoffroy advises Hydra on regulatory compliance, M&A and corporate law. With his 20+ years of experience at firms such as Cuatrecasas, Winston & Strawn and Lenz & Staehelin, Geoffroy has acted as senior counsel to family offices across Europe. Geoffroy Holds an LL.M. from Cornell Law School and a master's degree in business law from the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and Complutense University of Madrid.
Prior to joining Hydra, Stefan was a senior official in a multinational family office where he managed global structuring and high-value projects. As Head of Finance at Hydra, Stefan brings 25 years of experience that combines strategic vision with operational excellence to drive sustainable growth.
Gregory is a partner in the investment management, private equity and real estate practices of Arendt & Medernach. Prior to joining Hydra, Gregory served as head of Ahrendt's Paris office. Since 2023, Gregory has also been responsible for coordinating the firm's development within the Italian market.