THE PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT

François GAUCHER

President

After more than 30 years of experience as a business leader, François GAUCHER founded QILIN COMPANY in 2019, a real estate development and investment company, leveraging the expertise of seasoned professionals and strong partnerships.

The goals of QILIN COMPANY are based on two essential vectors :

  • Developing responsible operations in a recycling and usage transformation logic.
  • Promoting teamwork where creativity and ingenuity are just as important as courage, cohesion, and collective intelligence to take precedence over individual brilliance.

“In this final part of my professional life which is opening up today through QILIN COMPANY, I have irrevocably chosen a collective identity that ensures competence, desire, and experience in each of the themes of investment or real estate projects.

Collective intelligence will definitively take the power of economic levers by putting the human at the heart of the system.

Indeed, the crisis that is constantly crackling on a global scale, with so many risks of state debt and climate and societal pressure, absolutely requires the gathering of women and men able to interact all together to renovate the world that is ours.”

THE MANAGEMENT

« THERE IS ONLY WEALTH IN MEN »

- Jean BODIN

The women and men of QILIN COMPANY are all seasoned real estate professionals driven by the same desire to undertake and innovate.

President / Founder

François GAUCHER

After more than 30 years of experience as a business leader, François GAUCHER creates QILIN Company in 2019

After more than 30 years of experience as a business leader, François GAUCHER creates QILIN Company in 2019, a real estate development and investment company, which is based on solid skills of experienced specialists and strong partnerships.
Managing Director Operations Department

Gwennaël KONIECZNY

Gwennaël has been in the real estate sector for 30 years. Her initial training in the building industry and her professional,

Gwennaël has been in the real estate sector for 30 years. Her initial training in the building industry and her professional experience in real estate development have given her in-depth understanding of the different stages of a real estate project. From the position of technical assistant to that of marketing manager, from programming an operation to sales, she has developed numerous skills. Drawing on her expertise and experience, she supports the QILIN Company team in its development.
Managing Director Structuration & Développement

Thierry HUMBERT

After 30 years of experience in accounting, taxation and real estate finance (development, purchasing, acquisition and asset management),

After 30 years of experience in accounting, taxation and real estate finance (development, purchasing, acquisition and asset management), Thierry is contributing his recognised expertise to the development of QILIN Company.
Group Advisor Technical expertise

Luc GENTILS

A Civil Engineer from the Hautes Etudes Industrielles school of engineering, Luc started his career at Bureau Veritas.

A Civil Engineer from the Hautes Etudes Industrielles school of engineering, Luc started his career at Bureau Veritas. He has supervised some major projects (Parc Astérix, Valmy La Défense district). After 20 years of project development in operational management, he joined up to establish the Liberty Woods Industrie design office. Together with François Gaucher, he founded the ICI FL engineering consultancy and provides the Group with his expert knowledge in technical development and operational monitoring.
General Secretary / Human Resources

Cécile GUEPRATTE

More than 20 years of experience in executive coaching and management support.

More than 20 years of experience in executive coaching and management support. Cécile has worked internationally in both large and small organisations. In particular, she was responsible for setting up the human resources management of a leading medical technology group. Like a Swiss army knife, she supports François Gaucher in the development of the Group, of which she is certainly a crucial player.
Consulting, Financing & Fundraising Advice / Partnerships & Closings

Clément VERDET

With a master’s degree in real estate and asset management, Clément joined François Gaucher’s group in 2009

With a master’s degree in real estate and asset management, Clément joined François Gaucher’s group in 2009 and took over the management of the holding company’s investment division (€800m of assets acquired in 6 years). He founded a consulting company, then an investment holding company and is currently taking part in the development of QILIN Company.
Managing Director Institutional Sales

Samia FILLEUL

Ingénieure Génie Civil de formation, certifiée MRICS “senior expert”. Auparavant Partner au sein du,

A Civil Engineer by training, she is a certified member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and a senior expert.
Managing Director Engineering & Construction

Arnaud CARPIN

Cumulating 20 years of experience in the construction industry, from engineer to general manager

Cumulating 20 years of experience in the construction industry, from engineer to general manager, Arnaud worked for Bouygues, Vinci, Rabot Dutilleul and joined in March 2022 Qilin Company Group as Deputy General Manager specialized in Engineering and Construction. It is the opportunity for him to devote himself to technical management eager to develop the AMO, MOE EXE and OPC activities within ICI FL, Qilin Company Group’s technical consultant partner but also contributor on behalf of others.
Managing Director Sourcing & Acquisitions

Fabien WIECZOREK

After obtaining a DESS (post-graduate diploma) in urban planning and development, Fabien joined Keops (a Nexity subsidiary)

After obtaining a DESS (post-graduate diploma) in urban planning and development, Fabien joined Keops (a Nexity subsidiary) and specialised in the administration of property and commercial real estate. He joined the Pegase Partners group in 2008 with the task of valuing a portfolio of commercial outlets, sourcing and then managing the transaction division on behalf of third parties.
Managing Director in charge of Financing & Fundraising

Kevin FORGES

Graduated with a master’s degree in auditing and consulting, Kevin began his professional career at BDO.

Graduated with a master’s degree in auditing and consulting, Kevin began his professional career at BDO. After 3 years of auditing, he decided to focus his career on finance and compliance as a consultant during 3 years. He joined QILIN Company in 2020, to bring his structuring, financing and fundraising skills to the group but also to work on business plans and implementation of strategic plans.
Finance Managing Director

Quentin Lamey

After training in accounting and finance, he graduated from the ranks and joined François Gaucher in 2013.

After training in accounting and finance, he graduated from the ranks and joined François Gaucher in 2013. Quentin is currently Chief Financial Officer. His ability to keep ahead of the game and his pragmatism are real assets for the management of the Group’s daily activities.
Managing Director Communication & Ongoing Development

Marie GAUCHER DANG

After obtaining a master’s degree in Business Development and initial experience in the media (Hersant Group)...

After obtaining a master’s degree in Business Development and initial experience in the media (Hersant Group), Marie joined BOA Immobilier before setting up her own communication agency named MARIEBEY, specialising in real estate. A few years later, she established the MB interior design studio. As a partner from the very beginning, Marie supports the development of QILIN Company in Marketing, Communication and Interior Design.
President / Founder

François GAUCHER

After more than 30 years of experience as a business leader, François GAUCHER creates QILIN Company in 2019

After more than 30 years of experience as a business leader, François GAUCHER creates QILIN Company in 2019, a real estate development and investment company, which is based on solid skills of experienced specialists and strong partnerships.
General Secretary / Human Resources

Cécile GUEPRATTE

More than 20 years of experience in executive coaching and management support.

More than 20 years of experience in executive coaching and management support. Cécile has worked internationally in both large and small organisations. In particular, she was responsible for setting up the human resources management of a leading medical technology group. Like a Swiss army knife, she supports François Gaucher in the development of the Group, of which she is certainly a crucial player.
Managing Director Sourcing & Acquisitions

Fabien WIECZOREK

After obtaining a DESS (post-graduate diploma) in urban planning and development, Fabien joined Keops (a Nexity subsidiary)

After obtaining a DESS (post-graduate diploma) in urban planning and development, Fabien joined Keops (a Nexity subsidiary) and specialised in the administration of property and commercial real estate. He joined the Pegase Partners group in 2008 with the task of valuing a portfolio of commercial outlets, sourcing and then managing the transaction division on behalf of third parties.
Managing Director Operations Department

Gwennaël KONIECZNY

Gwennaël has been in the real estate sector for 30 years. Her initial training in the building industry and her professional,

Gwennaël has been in the real estate sector for 30 years. Her initial training in the building industry and her professional experience in real estate development have given her in-depth understanding of the different stages of a real estate project. From the position of technical assistant to that of marketing manager, from programming an operation to sales, she has developed numerous skills. Drawing on her expertise and experience, she supports the QILIN Company team in its development.
Conseil du Groupe Financements & levées de fonds Closings

Clément VERDET

Diplômé d’un master en immobilier et gestion de patrimoine, Clément intègre le groupe de François Gaucher en 2009

Diplômé d’un master en immobilier et gestion de patrimoine, Clément intègre le groupe de François Gaucher en 2009 et prend la direction du pôle investissement de la holding (800 m€ d’actifs acquis en 6 ans). Il fonde une société de conseil puis une holding d’investissement et participe aujourd’hui au développement de QILIN Company.
Managing Director in charge of Financing & Fundraising

Kevin FORGES

Graduated with a master’s degree in auditing and consulting, Kevin began his professional career at BDO.

Graduated with a master’s degree in auditing and consulting, Kevin began his professional career at BDO. After 3 years of auditing, he decided to focus his career on finance and compliance as a consultant during 3 years. He joined QILIN Company in 2020, to bring his structuring, financing and fundraising skills to the group but also to work on business plans and implementation of strategic plans.
Managing Director Structuration & Développement

Thierry HUMBERT

After 30 years of experience in accounting, taxation and real estate finance (development, purchasing, acquisition and asset management),

After 30 years of experience in accounting, taxation and real estate finance (development, purchasing, acquisition and asset management), Thierry is contributing his recognised expertise to the development of QILIN Company.
Managing Director Institutional Sales

Samia FILLEUL

Ingénieure Génie Civil de formation, certifiée MRICS “senior expert”. Auparavant Partner au sein du,

A Civil Engineer by training, she is a certified member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and a senior expert.
Finance Managing Director

Quentin Lamey

After training in accounting and finance, he graduated from the ranks and joined François Gaucher in 2013.

After training in accounting and finance, he graduated from the ranks and joined François Gaucher in 2013. Quentin is currently Chief Financial Officer. His ability to keep ahead of the game and his pragmatism are real assets for the management of the Group’s daily activities.
Group Advisor Technical expertise

Luc GENTILS

A Civil Engineer from the Hautes Etudes Industrielles school of engineering, Luc started his career at Bureau Veritas.

A Civil Engineer from the Hautes Etudes Industrielles school of engineering, Luc started his career at Bureau Veritas. He has supervised some major projects (Parc Astérix, Valmy La Défense district). After 20 years of project development in operational management, he joined up to establish the Liberty Woods Industrie design office. Together with François Gaucher, he founded the ICI FL engineering consultancy and provides the Group with his expert knowledge in technical development and operational monitoring.
Managing Director Engineering & Construction

Arnaud CARPIN

Cumulating 20 years of experience in the construction industry, from engineer to general manager

Cumulating 20 years of experience in the construction industry, from engineer to general manager, Arnaud worked for Bouygues, Vinci, Rabot Dutilleul and joined in March 2022 Qilin Company Group as Deputy General Manager specialized in Engineering and Construction. It is the opportunity for him to devote himself to technical management eager to develop the AMO, MOE EXE and OPC activities within ICI FL, Qilin Company Group’s technical consultant partner but also contributor on behalf of others.
Managing Director Communication & Ongoing Development

Marie GAUCHER DANG

After obtaining a master’s degree in Business Development and initial experience in the media (Hersant Group)...

After obtaining a master’s degree in Business Development and initial experience in the media (Hersant Group), Marie joined BOA Immobilier before setting up her own communication agency named MARIEBEY, specialising in real estate. A few years later, she established the MB interior design studio. As a partner from the very beginning, Marie supports the development of QILIN Company in Marketing, Communication and Interior Design.