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Societe Generale appoints David Abitbol as the new Head of Societe Generale Securities
Services (SGSS). This appointment will be effective as of 1
st January 2019. Based in Paris, he will
report to Séverin Cabannes, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, responsible for the bank’s Global
Banking and Investor Solutions activities.
David Abitbol replaces Bruno Prigent, who, after 38 years at Societe Generale, 27 of which were with
Societe Generale Securities Services, will retire. Bruno Prigent retains his current role within SGSS
until the end of 2018 and will focus on ensuring a smooth transition of the business together with
David.
“I sincerely thank Bruno Prigent for his long-standing commitment to Societe Generale group and his
outstanding contribution to the development of Securities Services business for many years. Bruno
has significantly strengthened the business by adapting to the new regulations and technologies with
the objective of always providing an enhanced service to our clients”, says Frédéric Oudéa, Chief
Executive Officer of Societe Generale. “The international experience of David Abitbol, his deep
knowledge of financial markets and his expertise in post-trade operations will be key assets to pursue
the development of our Securities Services business”.
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