Profile
Prior to joining Challenger, Mr. French was founder and chief executive officer of Scottish Re Group Ltd.
from its IPO in 1998 to 2004, and he was chairman of the board until 2006.
From 1993 to 2000, he was founder, managing director and limited partner of Maverick Capital Ltd., a hedge fund with more than $7 billion under management when he sold his interests in 2000.
Prior to 1993, he practiced law in Dallas with Jackson & Walker LLP, concentrating in corporate finance, and mergers and acquisitions.
He served as managing partner of the firm from 1988 to 1992.
Mr. French has degrees from Baylor University and Baylor University Law School, and has served as a director of numerous public and private companies, including Sterling Software and Michaels Stores.
Former positions of Michael C. French
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Challenger Capital Group Ltd. (Private Equity)
 Challenger Capital Group Ltd. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2004 by Mark Stephens, Challenger Capital Group Ltd. is an independent financial services institution offering advisory services and private equity investing. They are located in Chicago with an additional office in Dallas. | Director/Board Member | 29/06/2008 |
Scottish Re Group Ltd.
 Scottish Re Group Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Scottish Re Group Ltd. engages in the reinsurance of life insurance, annuities, and annuity-type products. Its products are written by life insurance companies and other financial institutions. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. | Director/Board Member | 08/05/2007 |
Challenger Capital Group Ltd.
 Challenger Capital Group Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Challenger Capital Group Ltd. is an investment banking firm located in Dallas, Texas. The firm offers a full suite of investment banking products including M&A advisory, capital raising and restructuring services. Challenger Capital Group's advisory services are specifically focused on middle-market companies and include debt and equity capital raising, mezzanine and structured solutions, mergers and acquisitions and more. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Michael C. French
| Baylor University | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 3 |
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Scottish Re Group Ltd.
Scottish Re Group Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Scottish Re Group Ltd. engages in the reinsurance of life insurance, annuities, and annuity-type products. Its products are written by life insurance companies and other financial institutions. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. | Finance |
Challenger Capital Group Ltd. (Private Equity)
Challenger Capital Group Ltd. (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2004 by Mark Stephens, Challenger Capital Group Ltd. is an independent financial services institution offering advisory services and private equity investing. They are located in Chicago with an additional office in Dallas. | Finance |
Challenger Capital Group Ltd.
Challenger Capital Group Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Challenger Capital Group Ltd. is an investment banking firm located in Dallas, Texas. The firm offers a full suite of investment banking products including M&A advisory, capital raising and restructuring services. Challenger Capital Group's advisory services are specifically focused on middle-market companies and include debt and equity capital raising, mezzanine and structured solutions, mergers and acquisitions and more. | Finance |
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