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lfde moves a new queen into play. french asset manager lfde has appointed anne-sophie girault to lead its international expansion. based in geneva, she is set to drive the group's global ambitions. french asset manager lfde (la financière de l’échiquier), which specializes in active investment strategies, has named anne-sophie girault as its new head of international development. with the appointment, the firm is stepping up efforts to expand its footprint beyond france and accelerate its global growth strategy as a subsidiary of lbp am. girault brings over 25 years of industry experience to the role. most recently, she served as managing director and head of continental europe at rbc bluebay asset management, where she oversaw more than $30 billion in assets under management. she previously held senior strategic roles at aviva investors, fidelity international, and abn amro am. newly created role. the head of international development position was newly established and forms a key pillar in lfde’s expansion drive following its integration into lbp am and the acquisition of tocqueville finance. the strategy aims to deepen lfde’s presence across europe and enter new international markets. as of the end of 2024, lfde managed around €26 billion in assets. together, lbp am, lfde, and tocqueville finance oversee a combined total of approximately €80 billion, with a strong focus on european equities. «with the creation of the head of international development role, we are taking another decisive step in unlocking lfde’s international potential,» said olivier de berranger, ceo of lfde. deputy ceo vincent cornet added: «lfde is committed to becoming one of the leading asset managers in europe.» the appointment of girault represents a «significant step» toward that objective.
LFDE Moves a New Queen into Play
French asset manager LFDE has appointed Anne-Sophie Girault to lead its international expansion. Based in Geneva, she is set to drive the group's global ambitions.
French asset manager LFDE (La Financière de l’Échiquier), which specializes in active investment strategies, has named Anne-Sophie Girault as its new Head of International Development. With the appointment, the firm is stepping up efforts to expand its footprint beyond France and accelerate its global growth strategy as a subsidiary of LBP AM.
Girault brings over 25 years of industry experience to the role. Most recently, she served as Managing Director and Head of Continental Europe at RBC BlueBay Asset Management, where she oversaw more than $30 billion in assets under management. She previously held senior strategic roles at Aviva Investors, Fidelity International, and ABN AMRO AM.
Newly Created Role
The Head of International Development position was newly established and forms a key pillar in LFDE’s expansion drive following its integration into LBP AM and the acquisition of Tocqueville Finance. The strategy aims to deepen LFDE’s presence across Europe and enter new international markets. As of the end of 2024, LFDE managed around €26 billion in assets.
Together, LBP AM, LFDE, and Tocqueville Finance oversee a combined total of approximately €80 billion, with a strong focus on European equities.
«With the creation of the Head of International Development role, we are taking another decisive step in unlocking LFDE’s international potential,» said Olivier de Berranger, CEO of LFDE. Deputy CEO Vincent Cornet added: «LFDE is committed to becoming one of the leading asset managers in Europe.» The appointment of Girault represents a «significant step» toward that objective.
