William Connelly appointed as future Chairman of Societe Generale, succeeding Lorenzo Bini Smaghi in 2026

From GlobeNewswire: 2025-04-10 13:00:00

William Connelly has been selected as the future Chairman of the Board of Directors for Societe Generale, starting in May 2026. He will succeed Lorenzo Bini Smaghi, who has been Chairman since 2015. Connelly has been a member of the board since 2017 and currently chairs the Risk Committee. His appointment is part of the bank’s commitment to high standards of governance and expertise in the financial sector. Connelly has extensive experience in financial services, particularly in corporate finance and real estate, and has held executive positions at ING Group.

Societe Generale, a top tier European bank, announced the appointment of William Connelly as the future Chairman of the Board of Directors. Connelly, who has been a member of the board since 2017, will succeed Lorenzo Bini Smaghi in May 2026. The bank, with around 119,000 employees serving more than 26 million clients in 62 countries, aims to deliver sustainable value creation for all stakeholders. Societe Generale is committed to building a better and sustainable future, with a focus on the environmental transition and sustainability overall. Connelly’s appointment is seen as a step towards ensuring high standards of governance and expertise in the international banking and financial sector.



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