Jean-Louis Mattéi
Chief executive officer
Société générale
Overview
Jean-Louis Mattei, a graduate of the Institut d'études politiques de Paris (Paris Institute of Political Studies) and the Centre d'Études Supérieures de Banque (Centre for Advanced Banking Studies), joined Société Générale in 1973. He became the chief executive officer of Société Générale de Banques en Côte d'Ivoire in 1988. Ten years later he took charge of Société Générale's international retail banking operations, building the group's international network, while strengthening its traditional positions – especially in Africa. In 2012 he became an advisor to the chairman and chief executive officer.
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Société générale
Société Générale is one of Europe’s leading financial services groups. Based on a diversified and integrated banking model, the Group combines financial strength and proven expertise in innovation with a strategy of sustainable growth. With a footprint in 19 African countries, Société Générale Group is uniquely positioned in the region, providing the expertise and know-how of an international bank and the close customer relations of a local bank. In Africa, Société Générale serves the local economy, with million customers, including 175,000 businesses.