Asterion Industrial Partners
Derek McManus currently serves as Chair of MS3 Networks Limited and Operating Partner at Asterion Industrial Partners, with previous experience as Chairman of Tecknuovo, where focus was on empowering organizations to become self-sufficient in addressing engineering challenges. Prior to these roles, McManus held significant positions at Telefónica O2 UK, including Chief Operating Officer, responsible for end-to-end network and IT service management, and Chief Technology/Information Officer. Earlier career milestones include serving as Head of Operations at O2. McManus holds an MSc in Telecoms Management from UCL.
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Asterion Industrial Partners
Asterion Industrial Partners is an independent investment management firm focusing on infrastructure investments in the European mid-market. Headquartered in Madrid and with presence in London and Paris, Asterion combines transactional and operational experience with an industrial approach and active asset management within an independent and nimble platform. Asterion aims to promote operational transparency, responsible investment practices, best-in-class governance and a strong culture both for itself and in the companies in which it invests. Asterion is looking at different geographical areas in Europe: France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the UK; and is focused on sectors such as telecommunications infrastructure, energy, utilities and mobility. The management company was founded in late 2018 and, in just three years, it has reached c€3bn under management.