Our Team



Loïs Meroux, Founder
Loïs is the founder of ISCP, an operator-led acquisition platform focused on businesses across Europe and the U.S. He brings experience from hedge funds, asset management, and consulting. He has managed over €350 million in client assets and supported capital raises. Loïs holds a Master’s in Finance. He is passionate about building enduring companies through operational excellence and smart capital deployment.

Michael Hess, Chairman
Over 30 years of experience, Michael Hess is a seasoned leader in M&A, corporate finance, and investments. He steers companies to profitability through strategic vision and M&A expertise, focusing on complex transactions and leveraging financial acumen for substantial value. His diverse expertise spans finance, real estate, and hospitality, enriching ISCP's leadership.

Juli Bark, Growth Advisor
With over 30 years of experience in marketing and growth strategy, Juli Bark has been instrumental for global organizations such as GE Healthcare, Computershare, and Baxter. As a CMO, she has successfully shaped brands, developed market-centric strategies, and driven high-performance marketing executions. Juli leverages her extensive knowledge in M&A, Strategy, and marketing to help accelerate growth for our portfolio companies.

Raj Das, Growth & HR Advisor
With 28+ years in advertising, Big Data, Analytics, and AI, with a strong C-suite network, Raj is a TMT focused Leader. As an M&A Expert & Innovator with CFO & CSO experience, Raj drove $20 billion in M&A transactions and secured $300 million in funding. Leveraging a diverse skillset, Raj offers invaluable strategic insights.

Neil Barlow - Business Affairs Advisor
Neil Barlow, an accomplished Cross-Border M&A Attorney, specializes in private equity transactions. With extensive global transaction experience, he is skilled in both domestic and international deals, encompassing investments, dispositions, capital raisings, joint ventures, restructurings, and other strategic initiatives.