Verdier Appointed as Secretary General at La Française
Investor - People | May 23, 2025 | La Francaise REM SAS
La Française, the multi-specialist asset management division of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, has appointed Philippe Verdier as its new Secretary General following the retirement of Pascale Auclair. Verdier, who also serves as Chief Financial Officer and sits on the executive board, will now manage a streamlined Secretariat General and finance department divided into six key areas: listed assets risk management, unlisted assets risk management, legal, compliance of distribution activities, risk management & operational risks, finance, and transformation projects. CEO Guillaume Cadiou acknowledged Verdier's pivotal role in the firm's development and lauded Auclair's significant contributions over the years.
Sectors
- Asset Management
- Financial Services
Geography
- France – La Française is based in Paris, France, and operates under the Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale, a major French banking group.
Industry
- Asset Management – La Française operates within the asset management industry, providing multi-specialist financial management and investment services.
- Financial Services – The broader umbrella under which La Française functions, offering various financial services as part of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Française | Company | Target | A multi-specialist asset management division of the Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale. |
| Philippe Verdier | Person | Individual | Recently appointed as Secretary General, also serving as the Chief Financial Officer and member of the executive board of Groupe La Française. |
| Pascale Auclair | Person | Individual | Outgoing Secretary General of La Française, praised for her contributions to the company. |
| Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale | Company | Parent Company | The parent company under which La Française operates as an asset management division. |
| Guillaume Cadiou | Person | Individual | CEO of Groupe La Française, praised Philippe Verdier's appointment and Pascale Auclair's retirement. |