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The Foundation

As a major player and expert in corporate philanthropy since 1984, the BNP Paribas Foundation focuses its philanthropic activities on two key priorities: innovation and youth. It aims to make an impact on society by supporting projects in the fields of solidarity, environment and culture, and is convinced that philanthropy can be a key lever for change. The BNP Paribas Foundation gives power to those who take action.
Last update: 11 July 2024

The Executive Committee of the BNP Paribas Foundation

Chaired by Michel Pébereau, the Executive Committee of the BNP Paribas Foundation is the collegial body that handles the governance of the Foundation and is responsible for its actions vis-à-vis the Fondation de France. The committee is now comprised of 15 members, divided into three colleges. Each college represents a different entity or skill within BNP Paribas. In addition, the committee includes qualified individuals and experts from outside the bank, who are involved in the three areas of focus for the BNP Paribas Foundation – solidarity, the environment, and culture – in order to guarantee the transparency of the Foundation’s operations.

The Executive Committee meets twice a year. It decides on the strategy of the BNP Paribas Foundation and on its commitments to projects exceeding €40,000 and their proper implementation.

The members of the Executive Committee of the Foundation

Effective 1 July 2024, the members of the Executive Committee of the BNP Paribas Foundation are:

BNP Paribas permanent members

Michel Pébereau, Chairman of the BNP Paribas Foundation 
Isabelle Loc, Head of Commercial & Personal Banking in France
Thierry Laborde, Chief Operating Officer, Commercial, Personal Banking & Services
Sofia Merlo, Head of Human Resources
Anne Pointet, Head of Company Engagement


Other BNP Paribas members

Charlotte Dennery, Director and CEO of BNP Paribas Personal Finance
Renaud Dumora, Deputy COO of BNP Paribas, Head of the IPS division
Elena Goitini, Chief Executive Officer of BNL 
Elise Hermant, Head of Group Communication 
Yannick Jung, Head of Global Banking (EMEA)
Antoine Sire, Advisor for Impact Economy and Social Inclusion


Independent members

Jean-François Chougnet, Culture qualified representative
Dominique Hervieu, Culture qualified representative
Yunne Shin, Environment qualified representative
Catherine Wihtol de Wenden, Solidarity qualified representative
Iannis Roder, Solidarity qualified representative

 


Non-voting members

Nathalie Hartmann, BNP Paribas qualified representative
Michel Konczaty, BNP Paribas qualified representative



The Executive Committee is supported in its mission by three other Committees:

The Solidarity Committee 

The Solidarity Committee is made up of Group employees and members of the BNP Paribas Foundation. It meets twice a year to approve the Foundation’s commitments in the social field for projects up to €40,000 per year or €120,000 over three years. Its members are appointed for three-year terms and may be reappointed.

The Environment Committee

Consisting of Group employees and BNP Paribas Foundation members, the Environment Committee meets twice a year to sign off on the Foundation’s commitments to environmental research, on projects to raise awareness of environmental challenges – particularly regarding the interactions between climate change and the loss of biodiversity, as well as projects raising awareness of environmental challenges. The amounts for these projects range up to €40,000 per year or €120,000 over three years. Committee members are appointed for three-year terms and may be reappointed.

The Culture Committee

Consisting of Group employees and BNP Paribas Foundation members, the Environment Committee meets twice a year to sign off on the Foundation’s commitments to environmental research, on projects to raise awareness of environmental challenges – particularly regarding the interactions between climate change and (the loss of) biodiversity, as well as projects raising awareness of environmental challenges. The amounts for these projects range up to €40,000 per year or €120,000 over three years. Committee members are appointed for three-year terms and may be reappointed.

Our team

  • Head of Group Philanthropy and General Delegate of the BNP Paribas Foundation: Isabelle Giordano
  • Executive Assistant: Fatiha Houat
  • General Secretary of the BNP Paribas Foundation: Cécile Advani
  • Solidarity team: Agnès Beccaria, Sovarie Gédin, Perrine Tesse
  • Environment team: Delphine Gluzman, Dorine Carton
  • Culture team: Mathilde Favre, Adeline Jacques, Inès Cheikh
  • Communication team: Isabelle Candelier, Afi Affoya, Nathalie Andriamamonjy, Michael Bousseton
  • Transversal projects: Jeanie Darras

As part of the philanthropic actions of Groupe BNP Paribas, Dorine Carton also manages the Rescue & Recover Fund.

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