Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has appointed Jean-Louis Bernardo as country head of South Africa and managing director of its Johannesburg branch.
Based in Johannesburg, Jean-Louis Bernardo reports to Philippe Huerre, head of International Development for SGSS. Previously deputy head of SGSS in Russia, he replaces Bertrand Blanchard, who has been appointed country manager for SGSS in the U.K.
Bernardo began his career in 1995 with Citibank Capital Markets in Paris, where he held various positions in operations. In 2000, he joined SGSS’ global sales and relationship management team as product manager, before being appointed in 2007 head of Operations and deputy head of SGSS in Spain. He then went on to manage the launch of SGSS’ custody platform in Egypt in 2009. Since September 2011, he was deputy head of SGSS in Russia, where Societe Generale operates via its subsidiary, Rosbank.
SGSS Appoints New Country Head of South Africa
Jean-Louise Bernardo takes over from Bertrand Blanchard, who has been appointed country manager for SGSS in the U.K.
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