Batrice Cossa-Dumurgier Steps Down from Societe Generale Board
Investor - People | May 28, 2025 | Societe Generale SA
On May 28, 2025, the Board of Directors of Societe Generale acknowledged the resignation of Batrice Cossa-Dumurgier from her director position due to a conflict with her new professional commitments. In compliance with French Commercial Code and following a proposal by the Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee, the company will initiate a co-option process to appoint a new female director. Chairman Lorenzo Bini Smaghi expressed gratitude for Cossa-Dumurgier's contributions during her tenure.
Sectors
- Banking
- Corporate Governance
Geography
- France – Societe Generale is a French multinational banking and financial services company, and the article discusses corporate actions influenced by French law.
Industry
- Banking – The article involves Societe Generale SA, a major global financial services company, which operates extensively in the banking sector.
- Corporate Governance – The article discusses a change in the board of directors and the initiation of a corporate governance process to appoint a new director.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Societe Generale SA | Company | PE Firm | A French multinational investment bank and financial services company involved in the article regarding a board of directors' change. |
| Batrice Cossa-Dumurgier | Former Board Director | Person | Former Director of Societe Generale who resigned due to new professional responsibilities. |
| Lorenzo Bini Smaghi | Chairman of the Board of Directors | Person | Chairman of the Board for Societe Generale, who announced and commented on Batrice Cossa-Dumurgier's resignation. |