BNP Paribas Appoints Marc Camus as New Chief Information Officer

BNP Paribas has announced the appointment of Marc Camus as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective April 1, 2025. Mr. Camus, who previously held the position of CIO at BNP Paribas Fortis, will succeed Bernard Gavgani in this role. He will also become a member of the BNP Paribas Executive Committee and will report to Philippe Maillard, the Chief Operating Officer of BNP Paribas.

In his new capacity, Mr. Camus will be responsible for the continued deployment and strengthening of BNP Paribas' IT strategy across the Group, aiming to benefit both the bank's clients and its various entities. His key responsibilities will include overseeing IT system security, driving improvements in operational efficiency throughout the Group, and further enhancing customer experience through the implementation of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing, in close collaboration with the bank's business lines and IT teams.

Commenting on the appointment, Jean-Laurent Bonnafé, Director and Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas, said, "I am pleased to welcome Marc Camus to our Executive Committee and wish him every success in his new role... I have every confidence in Marc Camus's ability to continue to build on this progress and support the Group in navigating the challenges and opportunities of the future."

Philippe Maillard, Chief Operating Officer of BNP Paribas, also expressed his support, stating, "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Marc Camus as the head of our IT department. His recognized expertise and extensive experience in technology and innovation will help drive our digital strategy and meet the needs of our clients. I wish him all the best in his new role."

Bernard Gavgani, the outgoing CIO, will transition to the role of Senior Advisor to the Group's General Management, reporting to Yann Gérardin, Chief Operating Officer of BNP Paribas Corporate & Institutional Banking. In this advisory capacity, Mr. Gavgani will primarily focus on supporting key clients and suppliers within the technology sector.