BNP Paribas Securities Services appointed Sophie Gautie to head of strategy, development and public affairs, effective 1 Sept.
Gautie reports to Florence Bonnevay, CFO and member of the executive committee. BNP Paribas Securities Services is the European leader and the fifth largest securities services provider in the world by assets. It continues to invest in geographical expansion to accompany its global clients around the world by meeting their needs with offices in Europe, Australasia and the Americas.
Gautie’s appointment brings together the team in charge of external growth and strategy with the team dedicated to relations with the European regulators. BNP Paribas says combining these teams confirms the company’s strong desire to grow through selective acquisitions and by anticipating changes in the competitive landscape.
Gautie graduated from HEC Paris and joined BNP Paribas in January 2001, after significant experience in a number of finance and banking technology roles. She successfully created the public affairs activity at BNP Paribas Securities Services in 2002 and has ensured an active and ongoing presence in relations with the European authorities ever since.