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SocGen proposes two new independent board members

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Posted on March 12, 2025

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Societe Generale Proposes New Independent Board Members

PARIS (Reuters) - French bank Societe Generale said on Wednesday it would propose Ingrid-Helen Arnold and Olivier Klein as new independent members of its board.

Arnold, aged 56 and a German national, has had a long career at SAP, Europe's largest software maker, where she was chief information officer and member of the global management committee, SocGen said.

Klein, aged 67 and of French nationality, is currently Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Lazard Frères Banque.

Shareholders will vote on the appointments at the annual meeting on May 20.

(Reporting by GV De Clercq; Editing by Mark Potter)

Key Takeaways

  • Societe Generale proposes two new independent board members.
  • Ingrid-Helen Arnold has a background at SAP.
  • Olivier Klein is CEO of Lazard Frères Banque.
  • Appointments to be voted on at the annual meeting.
  • The meeting is scheduled for May 20.

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