François Delrot
Professional Background
François Delrot began his career in 2011 at KPMG, where he worked in financial audit and risk management. He later joined Mazars in France and is now a Partner at Forvis Mazars (since 2023).
He holds a Master’s degree in Accounting, Control and Audit (CCA) from Université Paris-Dauphine and is a qualified Certified Public Accountant (Expert-Comptable) and Statutory Auditor (Commissaire aux Comptes).
In 2024, he joined the Forvis Mazars Global Life Sciences Board.
Career & Experience
François specializes in audit and advisory services for pharmaceutical groups and innovative companies, particularly in the life sciences sector.
He has developed strong expertise in:
- Capital markets transactions in France and the United States
- Internal control systems and risk management
- Implementation and assessment of SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance frameworks
- Audit and advisory for listed and high-growth companies
Sector Expertise: Life Sciences & Innovation
François works extensively with companies in the life sciences and healthcare innovation ecosystem, supporting:
- Pharmaceutical groups
- Biotech and medtech companies
- Innovative startups and scale-ups
He also supports founders and executives across all stages of development:
- Financial structuring
- Fundraising and investor relations
- Compliance and governance
- Growth and international expansion
Professional Approach
François is recognized for:
- Strong technical expertise in audit and regulatory compliance
- Deep sector specialization in life sciences and innovation
- Experience across both European and US markets
- Close involvement in entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystems
François Delrot combines high-level audit expertise with deep specialization in life sciences and capital markets, supporting innovative companies within Forvis Mazars.