Rochet Joins Societe Generale as EVP for Retail Banking and COO
Investor - People | Feb 24, 2025 | Societe Generale SA
Societe Generale has appointed Lubomira Rochet as Executive Vice President in charge of Retail Banking activities in France, Private Banking and Insurance, as well as the Group's Chief Operating Office. Rochet will join in April 2025 and will also become a member of the Group Executive Committee. Her role will involve assisting CEO Slawomir Krupa in overseeing these sectors, contributing to customer satisfaction, business growth, and operational efficiency. Rochet brings significant experience from her roles in strategy, technology, and digital transformation at companies like Sogeti, Microsoft, Valtech, L'Oreal, and JAB Holding Company LLC. Her appointment follows her service as an independent Director on the Board of Directors of Societe Generale from 2017 to 2024.
Sectors
- Banking and Financial Services
- Technology and Digital Transformation
Geography
- France – The article focuses on French banking activities, as Societe Generale is headquartered in France.
Industry
- Banking and Financial Services – Societe Generale is a major financial services group, and the article focuses on Retail Banking, Private Banking, and Insurance activities.
- Technology and Digital Transformation – Given Rochet's background and future role focusing on technology transformation, digital aspects are a significant part of the narrative.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Societe Generale SA | Appointing Company | Company | A leading financial services group in Europe undergoing a leadership change. |
| Lubomira Rochet | Appointee | Person | Appointed Executive Vice President in charge of key banking and COO operations at Societe Generale. |
| Slawomir Krupa | CEO of Societe Generale | Person | Chief Executive Officer working with Rochet to drive regional banking initiatives and transformation. |
| JAB Holding Company LLC | Previous Employer | Company | Prior to joining Societe Generale, Rochet was a Partner at this investment firm. |