Refusing to meddle

Listed French private equity firm Eurazeo is keeping a close eye on its portfolio companies while resisting the temptation to micro-manage. Andy Thomson met with executive board chairman Patrick Sayer, who is confident he can ride the economic storm – and maybe even give a boost to his firm's ailing share price

Patrick Sayer, a board member of French football club Paris St Germain (PSG), spent the previous night watching his team draw 0-0 in a UEFA Cup match away to Manchester City of the English Premiership. Even though they failed to find the net, the result was nonetheless indicative of PSG's progress following a period of struggle.

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