Guillaume Vidal

Guillaume is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Walnut Algorithms, a technology start-up focused on applying the latest advances in data science and machine learning research to systematic investment strategies.

Guillaume was previously a Senior Analyst with Keyhaven Capital Partners, a London-based private equity investment firm. His role included the sourcing and analysis of European small cap investment opportunities accessed through a combination of primary partnerships, secondary investments and direct and co-investments.
Prior to this role, he worked in management consulting with SECOR (now KPMG-SECOR) in Montreal, advising large Canadian corporations in strategic matters, ranging from product portfolio to divestment decisions.

Guillaume received a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Imperial College London and a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics. His graduated from a BBA in Finance from the HEC Montreal Business School.