Societe Generale has announced the appointment of Alexis Kohler as Executive Vice President, effective June 2025. Kohler will join the Group Executive Committee and report to Slawomir Krupa, the Chief Executive Officer.
In his new role, Kohler will serve as Chairman of Investment Banking, tasked with overseeing Mergers & Acquisitions, Equity Capital Markets, and Acquisition Finance activities. He will also coordinate teams responsible for covering large clients. Additionally, Kohler will support the Chief Executive Officer in implementing transformation programs and oversee the Group’s General Secretariat, Human Resources, and Communication departments.
Kohler is expected to leverage his diverse skill set and profound understanding of global economic dynamics in his new role. His appointment is noted as an enhancement to Societe Generale’s leadership, with the aim of bolstering competitiveness and sustained performance within the bank.
Slawomir Krupa stated, "I am delighted to welcome Alexis Kohler to the Executive Committee of Societe Generale. He will bring a wealth of talent, experience and commitment to our Group. His numerous qualities will be a key asset to foster our development in Investment Banking and continue the transformation journey of our firm, serving our 26 million clients across the world with the same passion we have shared for 160 years."
Kohler previously served as the General Secretary of the Presidency of the French Republic and has held various senior positions within the French Ministry of Economy and Finance, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and MSC. He holds degrees from Sciences Po Paris, ESSEC, and the Ecole Nationale d'Administration.
The Group Executive Committee's lineup, effective as of June 2025, will consist of Slawomir Krupa as Chief Executive Officer, Pierre Palmieri as Deputy CEO, and Alexis Kohler among others taking on key leadership roles.
For further inquiries, Jean-Baptiste Froville can be contacted at +33 1 58 98 68 00 or via email at jean-baptiste.froville@socgen.com.