Appointments within Global Banking and Investor Solutions division

Liane Santenero is appointed Head of Global Transaction & Payment Services, effective 1 October 2026. She succeeds David Abitbol, who has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Asia Pacific. 

Liane Santenero joins Societe Generale from BNP Paribas, where she was most recently Head of Corporate Coverage Germany. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate and investment banking, she has held senior leadership positions across client coverage, strategy, business development, risk management, transaction banking, and structured finance, building a strong track record in developing client relationships, driving business growth, and fostering collaboration across businesses.

Hatem Mustapha is promoted to Head of Global Markets Activities, effective immediately, following the departure of Francisco Oliveira, who has decided to leave the Group to pursue other opportunities. 

Most recently, Hatem Mustapha served as Co-Head of Global Markets Activities and Head of Equities & Equity Derivatives. Since joining Societe Generale in 2000, he has held senior leadership roles in the Risk division and across Markets activities.