BNP Paribas Appoints Nicolas Otton to Lead BGL BNP Paribas in Luxembourg from January 2026
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BNP Paribas has appointed Nicolas Otton as Chairman of the Executive Committee at BGL BNP Paribas and Head of BNP Paribas in Luxembourg, with the appointment taking effect on 1 January 2026. The announcement, made in November 2025, also named his successor in France.

Otton succeeds Béatrice Belorgey in the Luxembourg role.

FABRICE BAGNE TAKES FRENCH PRIVATE BANKING ROLE

Fabrice Bagne has been named Head of BNP Paribas Private Banking in France, succeeding Otton in that position effective 17 November 2025 — several weeks ahead of Otton's own transition to Luxembourg on 1 January 2026.

REGULATORY APPROVAL

Otton takes up the Luxembourg post on 1 January 2026, subject to approval by the competent regulatory authorities.

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