SG Private Banking Japan Ltd appoints Alain Simon as President and Chief Executive Officer

13 July 2007

SG Private Banking announces the appointment of Alain Simon as President and Chief Executive Officer of SG Private Banking Japan Ltd, effective July 13th, 2007, following President François Barbés nomination to an executive position at head office in Paris.

Alain Simon will be supported in his responsibilities by Christophe Billard, Deputy Chief Executive (Products & Marketing) and Seiichi Uruma, Deputy Chief Executive (Internal Control & Support).

Alain Simon has more than 30 years of experience within the Société Générale Group. His previous roles include General Manager of the Bank’s Melbourne and Sydney branches, Country Manager for the Netherlands, Head of SG South Asia Division, Country Head for Hong Kong and China and Head of the French Corporate Department. Alain Simon is 59 years old and is a graduate of ESC Brest, France (Management School).

Today, SG Private Banking is a leading player in Japan’s private banking industry. Since its establishment in 2002, SG Private Banking Japan has enjoyed substantial growth, with total assets under management recording JPY 605 billion (EUR 3.84 billion) as of March 31st, 2007, showing clear customer confidence in the Bank.

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