French banker Pigasse emerges as key figure in Venezuela debt overhaul
But the appointment of US firm Centerview Partners as adviser this month has awarded one of the most coveted debt roles in decades without a formal competitive process, according to eight people with knowledge of the hiring, raising questions among investors and officials about fairness and transparency. Centerview, a relative newcomer to sovereign debt restructurings that has expanded over the past decade by poaching talent from Lazard and other firms, stands to gain prestige and earn tens of millions of dollars in fees. As Venezuela's adviser, Centerview will be tasked with hammering out the government's financial strategy and leading talks on its debt, which the country defaulted on under former President Nicolas Maduro in 2017.
- ▪But the appointment of US firm Centerview Partners as adviser this month has awarded one of the most coveted debt roles in decades without a formal competitive process, according to eight people with knowledge of the hiring, raising questio
- ▪Centerview, a relative newcomer to sovereign debt restructurings that has expanded over the past decade by poaching talent from Lazard and other firms, stands to gain prestige and earn tens of millions of dollars in fees.
- ▪As Venezuela's adviser, Centerview will be tasked with hammering out the government's financial strategy and leading talks on its debt, which the country defaulted on under former President Nicolas Maduro in 2017.
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Advertising Home Americas French banker Matthieu Pigasse emerges as key figure in Venezuela debt overhaul Americas Veteran French banker Matthieu Pigasse has emerged as a central figure in Venezuela’s debt restructuring efforts after his firm Centerview Partners was appointed adviser on the country’s more than $150 billion debt overhaul without a formal competitive process. Issued on: 28/05/2026 - 00:25Modified: 28/05/2026 - 07:15 5 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 French banker Matthieu Pigasse at l'Assemblée nationale in Paris on April 2, 2026.
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