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Amundi hires Cornil as COO from SocGen

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Posted on April 1, 2026

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· Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Amundi hires Cornil as COO from SocGen
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PARIS, April 1 (Reuters) - Amundi has appointed Claire Cornil as chief operating officer, effective April 1, Europe's biggest fund manager said on Wednesday. Cornil will also join Amundi’s general

Amundi promotes Cornil as COO 

Amundi Appoints Claire Cornil as Chief Operating Officer

(Corrects to clarify Cornil was promoted internally, not hired from SocGen)

Appointment Details

PARIS, April 1 (Reuters) - Amundi has appointed Claire Cornil as chief operating officer, effective April 1, Europe's biggest fund manager said on Wednesday.

Management Committee Role

Cornil will also join Amundi’s general management committee, it said.

Previous Experience

Cornil was previously CEO of Societe Generale Gestion, a subsidiary of Amundi. She held the role since 2023 after joining as deputy CEO in 2022.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Mathieu RosemainEditing by Tomasz Janowski)

Key Takeaways

  • Claire Cornil assumes the COO role at Amundi effective April 1, and joins its general management committee, highlighting her rising influence in European asset management (Reuters)
  • Amundi, with approximately €2.38 trillion in assets under management in 2025, solidifies its operating leadership through Cornil’s appointment (Amundi data; Wikipedia)
  • Cornil’s background includes leading Société Générale Gestion as CEO and previously serving as deputy CEO—bringing strong institutional experience to her role at Amundi (Reuters; Amundi Finance report)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who has Amundi appointed as its new Chief Operating Officer?
Amundi has appointed Claire Cornil as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective April 1.
What is Claire Cornil's previous experience before joining Amundi?
Claire Cornil was previously CEO of Societe Generale Gestion and served as its deputy CEO before that.
Will Claire Cornil hold any other roles at Amundi?
Yes, Claire Cornil will also join Amundi’s general management committee.
When does Claire Cornil start her role as COO at Amundi?
Claire Cornil starts her role as COO at Amundi on April 1.

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