Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has announced the appointment of Luc Bernard as the Chief Executive Officer of Natixis Services in India. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing the organisation’s technology and innovation hub located in Bangalore.

In his new capacity, Luc Bernard will report directly to Cecile de Sousa, Chief Operating Officer for the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, alongside Etienne Huret, who oversees operations for Portugal and India. Luc brings an impressive background, with nearly twenty years of experience across various sectors including Global Capability Center management, software engineering, and digital transformation.

Bernard has been with Natixis CIB since 2014 and has held several impactful positions, including Executive Director and Head of CIB Operations and IT. His previous experience also includes significant roles at Société Générale and Partners Advisers SA. He holds both a Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Brest and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris.

Role and Responsibilities

As Chief Executive Officer of Natixis Services in India, Luc will be pivotal in fostering the growth of the organisation’s services and enhancing their integration with the broader global initiatives of Natixis. His leadership is anticipated to play a crucial role in advancing the company’s strategic objectives.

Cecile de Sousa expressed enthusiasm about Bernard’s return to Bangalore, especially as the India centre celebrates its fifth anniversary. She noted his essential contributions in establishing the operation and driving technology-led transformation, underlining his understanding of internal processes as a key asset.

Etienne Huret also remarked on the significance of Bernard’s appointment, characterising it as a crucial step towards further developing Bangalore as a central hub for Groupe BPCE and Natixis. He highlighted the importance of creating synergies between the operations in Portugal and India to facilitate collaborative initiatives moving forward.

About Natixis CIB and Natixis Services

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a prominent global financial institution that offers a range of services including advisory, investment banking, corporate banking, and capital markets solutions to various clients, including corporations and financial institutions. The organisation serves clients across nearly thirty countries, assisting them in strategic development and transformation.

The commitment of Natixis CIB extends to aligning its financing objectives with a path towards carbon neutrality by 2050 while helping its clients adapt to evolving environmental standards. As a part of Groupe BPCE, which is the second-largest banking group in France, Natixis benefits from robust financial backing and high credit ratings from leading rating agencies.

Natixis Services in India operates as a key Centre of Expertise within Groupe BPCE, focusing on leveraging advanced technology to provide agile solutions that tackle challenges in the banking industry. The team prioritises operational excellence, risk mitigation, and competitive enhancement, all while fostering career development opportunities in an inclusive and vibrant work environment.

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