Societe Generale Private Banking appoints a Regional Chief Investment Officer for Middle East

In his capacity as Regional CIO, Philippe Boutron will lead the Investment Strategy implementation and will chair the local Asset Allocation Committee. Philippe Boutron will also be responsible for developing and managing the local Investment Products & Services offering dedicated to Middle East clients.

Philippe Boutron, 40, holds two Masters of Science in Finance and Portfolio Management from University d’Auvergne (Clermont-Ferrand, France) and is a graduate of Toulouse Business School. Philippe is also a Certified EFFAS Financial Analyst (European Federation of Financial Analyst Societies). He began his career with Societe Generale in 1993 within Societe Generale French Retail Banking network, where he held different marketing and business development positions. In 1999, he joined Societe Generale Asset Management to be Portfolio Manager within the Wealth Management Division. In 2005, he joined Societe Generale Private Banking as Investment Process Manager. In 2007, Philippe Boutron was appointed Head of Investment Strategy for Societe Generale Private Banking.

Present in the Middle East since 1997, Societe Generale Private Banking Middle East have offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain. It was rated “The best investment advisory service” in 2010 which clearly demonstrates the ability of its teams to adapt and develop innovative tailored solutions that meets the expectations of wealthy and highly demanding clientele.