After a career in public administration and within BNP Paribas, Laurent David is leaving his position within the Group to devote himself to new professional projects.
After first senior management positions at BNP Paribas Cardif and BNP Paribas Personal Finance, Laurent David has held the position of Deputy Chief Operating Officer of the BNP Paribas Group, since 2021.
As part of the GTS plan, Laurent David has led cross-functional projects to accelerate the industrialisation of the Group's IT platforms and has continued to rationalise the real estate portfolio, both in France and internationally. He has also made a significant contribution to the professionalisation of the procurement division.
He also contributed to the implementation of development plans around Artificial Intelligence that will enable the Group to pursue its strategy in this field.
Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas, said: "I salute Laurent David's constant commitment and contribution to the Group's objectives and wish him all the best in his future endeavours."
Laurent David says: "All these years in this great and beautiful group have taught me a lot. I want to thank all those with whom we have been able, in the various stages of this journey, to build stone by stone the foundations for sustainable development and performance."
BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group's performance and stability.
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