Natixis Names Kallala and Setbon to Lead CIB and Asset Management as New Structure Takes Effect

Natixis, the corporate and investment banking and asset management arm of French mutual banking group BPCE, entered 2025 with a new leadership structure at the top of its two principal business lines. Mohamed Kallala became Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, in charge of Corporate and Investment Banking, while Philippe Setbon became Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Natixis, in charge of Asset and Wealth Management, both with effect from 1 January 2025.

The two appointments follow the departure of Stéphanie Paix, who had headed the group's global businesses. Both Kallala and Setbon report to Nicolas Namias, Chief Executive Officer of BPCE, the group holding company that owns Natixis.

KALLALA TAKES CHARGE OF CORPORATE BANKING

Mohamed Kallala, who had led Natixis's Corporate and Investment Banking division since 2023, now heads, as CEO of Natixis, a franchise that spans capital markets, structured finance, green and sustainable finance and transaction banking.

SETBON OVERSEES WEALTH AND FUND PLATFORM

Philippe Setbon, chief executive of Natixis Investment Managers since 2023, takes charge of Natixis's Asset and Wealth Management division. The division comprises a network of specialist investment managers operating under the Natixis Investment Managers umbrella, serving institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds and high-net-worth clients globally.