Emmanuel Charnavel Partner

Emmanuel Charnavel

Professional Background

Emmanuel Charnavel joined Mazars in 1998 and became a Partner in 2008. In 2016, he was appointed Managing Partner of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (AURA) region and took responsibility for the Lyon office, where he oversees the firm’s regional development and client relationships.

Audit, Advisory & Growth Expertise

Emmanuel Charnavel works across both statutory audit and advisory engagements, with a focus on:

  • Mergers and acquisitions and external growth operations
  • Internal control and audit frameworks
  • Support for mid-sized and listed companies
  • International expansion and structuring of ETIs

He also has long-standing expertise in the banking and insurance sectors, enabling him to support major financial institutions in the region.

Sector Expertise & Client Base

He works with a broad range of leading organizations, including:

  • Industries & Services:
    • GL Events
    • Groupe Guillin
    • Amoéba
    • Métabolic Explorer
    • MDA
    • Olympique Lyonnais
    • Thuasne
  • Financial Services:
    • April
    • Apicil
    • Relyens
    • Groupama
    • CFDP
    • Crédit Agricole
    • Caisse d’Epargne
    • Banque Populaire

Leadership Approach

Emmanuel Charnavel emphasizes a client relationship model built on:

  • Proximity
  • Trust
  • Long-term partnership
  • Deep sector understanding

Areas of Expertise

  • Audit & Advisory Services for Listed and Mid-market Companies
  • M&A and External Growth Strategy
  • Internal Control & Risk Management
  • Banking & Insurance Sector Expertise
  • International Expansion of ETIs
  • Regional Leadership & Business Development (AURA Region)
  • Long-term Client Relationship Management

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