Tidjane Thiam
Director/Board Member at COMPLETE SOLARIA, INC.
Net worth: 368 902 $ as of 31/08/2024
Profile
Tidjane Thiam (born 29 July 1962) is an Ivorian businessman and former politician who is the Chief Executive of Prudential plc, the UK-based insurance group. Born in Côte d'Ivoire, he holds dual Ivorian and French citizenship. He studied advanced mathematics and physics in France before joining the management consultants [& Company] in 1986, where he worked until 1994. From 1994 to 1999 he worked in Côte d'Ivoire first as Chief Executive of the National Bureau for Technical Studies (BNETD), reporting directly to the Prime Minister and the President, and from 1998 as both Chairman of the BNETD and Minister of Planning and Development. Following the Ivorian coup of 1999, he resumed a private sector career and rejoined McKinsey in Paris from 2000 to 2002, then worked as a senior executive for Aviva before being recruited by Prudential. When appointed the chief executive of Prudential in 2009, he became the first black person to lead a FTSE 100 company.
His father, Amadou Thiam, a journalist, was born in Senegal and emigrated to Côte d'Ivoire in 1947. He supported Houphouet-Boigny in his fight for the independence of the country and served more than 10 years in the Ivorian cabinet after independence. He was a Grand Officier de la Legion d’honneur, France’s highest order of decoration. Tidjane’s uncle, Habib Thiam, was Prime Minister of Senegal for more than 10 years and also served as President of the National Assembly.
In 1982 Thiam was the first Ivorian to pass the entrance examination to the École Polytechnique in Paris. In 1984, he graduated from the École Polytechnique and in 1986 from the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris where he was top of his class. He received an MBA from INSEAD in 1988 (Dean's list). In 1989 he took a one-year sabbatical from McKinsey to participate in the World Bank's Young Professionals Program in Washington, D.C. He returned to McKinsey in 1990, working first in New York City and then in Paris. an infrastructure development and economic advisory body with more than 4,000 staff, reporting directly to the President and the Prime Minister. In that role, which had cabinet rank, he was also handling key negotiations with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. Thiam was also a key member of the Privatization Committee, in charge of privatising extensive state-owned assets.
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Known holdings in public companies
Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
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COMPLETE SOLARIA INC
0.25% | 16/08/2024 | 158,624 ( 0.25% ) | 291 868 $ | 31/08/2024 |
PUBLICIS GROUPE SA
0.00% | 31/12/2022 | 700 ( 0.00% ) | 77 034 $ | 31/08/2024 |
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Tidjane Thiam active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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PUBLICIS GROUPE S.A. | Director/Board Member | 25/05/2000 |
COMPLETE SOLARIA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 11/07/2023 |
International Growth Centre
International Growth Centre Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Growth Centre (IGC) is a research center that collaborates with policymakers and the research community to support sustainable and inclusive growth projects. IGC is based in London, UK, and works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research. The British company focuses on private sector development, state effectiveness, and agricultural development, and is expanding its research to include climate change, electrification, and infrastructure. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Rwanda Finance Ltd. | Chairman | - |
Credit Suisse Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
The Group of Thirty
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Uk Asean Business Council
Uk Asean Business Council The UK ASEAN Business Council is a private company based in London, UK. The CEO of the British company is Ian Gibbons. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Africa Progress Panel Foundation
Africa Progress Panel Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Africa Progress Panel Foundation operates as vehicle to maintain a focus on the commitments to Africa made by the international community in the wake of the Gleneagles G8 Summit. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 29/11/2010 |
The Council For Inclusive Capitalism, Inc.
The Council For Inclusive Capitalism, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Council For Inclusive Capitalism, Inc. is a company that aims to join the movement with other CEOs, leaders, and individuals to transform economies and societies. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's goal is to make the world fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable. The company was founded by Lynn Forester de Rothschild, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Tidjane Thiam
INSEAD | Masters Business Admin |
École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris | Undergraduate Degree |
Ecole Polytechnique | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 6 |
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PRUDENTIAL PLC | Finance |
AVIVA PLC | Finance |
ARKEMA | Process Industries |
KERING | Consumer Non-Durables |
PUBLICIS GROUPE S.A. | Commercial Services |
COMPLETE SOLARIA, INC. | Industrial Services |
Private companies | 21 |
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TFCF Corp.
TFCF Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services TFCF Corp. engages in television broadcasting and film production. It operates through the following segments: Cable Network Programming, Television, Filmed Entertainment and Other Corporate and Eliminations. The Cable Network Programming segment consists of the production and licensing of programming distributed through cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators, telecommunication companies and online video distributors. The Television segment includes the broadcasting of networking programming in the U.S and the operation of broadcast television stations, including duopolies in the U.S. The Filmed Entertainment segment refers to the production and acquisition of live-action and animated motion pictures for distribution and licensing in all formats in all entertainment media worldwide and the production and licensing of television programming worldwide. The Other, Corporate and Eliminations segment encompasses the corporate overhead costs and intercompany eliminations. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA. | Consumer Services |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
The Overseas Development Institute
The Overseas Development Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Overseas Development Institute is an independent think tank that focuses on international development and humanitarian issues. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 1960. | Commercial Services |
Africa Progress Panel Foundation
Africa Progress Panel Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Africa Progress Panel Foundation operates as vehicle to maintain a focus on the commitments to Africa made by the international community in the wake of the Gleneagles G8 Summit. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. | Commercial Services |
National Bureau For Technical Studies & Development | |
Aviva International Insurance Ltd.
Aviva International Insurance Ltd. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Aviva International Insurance Ltd. engages in insurance services. The company was founded on August 8, 1885 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
The Association of British Insurers
The Association of British Insurers Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Association of British Insurers provides insurance services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The CEO of the British company is Hannah Gurga. | Finance |
Uk Asean Business Council
Uk Asean Business Council The UK ASEAN Business Council is a private company based in London, UK. The CEO of the British company is Ian Gibbons. | |
European Financial Services Round Table
European Financial Services Round Table Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services European Financial Services Round Table operates as an association to regulate the financial risks. It specializes in bringing together chairman and chief executives of European banks and insurance companies. The purpose of the EFR is to contribute to the European public policy debate on issues relating to financial services and to the financial stability with the completion of the single market in financial services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium. | Commercial Services |
Credit Suisse AG
Credit Suisse AG Investment ManagersFinance Credit Suisse AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1856 and is a subsidiary of UBS AG, owned by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) which acquired the firm from Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. Credit Suisse manages global and regional portfolios, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles for governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. They also offer private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and corporate and business support services. | Finance |
Credit Suisse Group AG
Credit Suisse Group AG Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Group AG is a holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following four divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Bank, Swiss Bank and Asset Management and four geographic regions: Switzerland, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific, and Americas. The Wealth Management division offers comprehensive wealth management and investment solutions, tailored financing, and advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high net-worth (HNW) individuals and external asset managers. The Investment Bank division offers a broad range of financial products and services focused on client-driven businesses and also supports Credit Suisse’s Wealth Management division and its clients. The Swiss Bank division offers comprehensive advice and a wide range of financial solutions to private, corporate, and institutional clients in Switzerland. The Asset Management division offers investment solutions and services globally to a broad range of clients, including pension funds, governments, foundations and endowments, corporations, and individuals. The company was founded by Alfred Escher on July 5, 1856 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Finance |
Credit Suisse AG (Private Banking)
Credit Suisse AG (Private Banking) Investment ManagersFinance Credit Suisse AG (Private Banking) (CSPB) is the Zurich-based private banking division of Credit Suisse AG, itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (VX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Established in 1856, CSPB provides comprehensive advice and a range of investment products and services to private, corporate and institutional clients. The firm is a leading provider of innovative alternative investment products. Their wealth management solutions include tax planning, pension planning, life insurance solutions, wealth and inheritance advice, trusts and foundations. | Finance |
The Group of Thirty
The Group of Thirty Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Group of Thirty is an organization that seeks to enhance comprehension of global economic and financial matters. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company investigates the worldwide consequences of decisions made by both public and private sectors, and analyze the options available to market practitioners and policymakers. Bell. The company was founded in 1978 by Geoffrey A. The CEO is Mark Joseph Carney. | Commercial Services |
Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG
Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse (Schweiz) AG engages in the operation of a bank. Its services include all types of banking, financing, asset management and financial advisory services. The company was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Finance |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland. | Commercial Services |
Credit Suisse Foundation | Miscellaneous |
Freedom Acquisition I Corp.
Freedom Acquisition I Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Freedom Acquisition I Corp. operates as a blank check company formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, capital share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded by Tidjane Thiam, Adam Gishen and Abhishek Bhatia on December 23, 2020 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Rwanda Finance Ltd. | |
21st Century Fox | |
International Growth Centre
International Growth Centre Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Growth Centre (IGC) is a research center that collaborates with policymakers and the research community to support sustainable and inclusive growth projects. IGC is based in London, UK, and works with policymakers in developing countries to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through pathbreaking research. The British company focuses on private sector development, state effectiveness, and agricultural development, and is expanding its research to include climate change, electrification, and infrastructure. | Commercial Services |
The Council For Inclusive Capitalism, Inc.
The Council For Inclusive Capitalism, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Council For Inclusive Capitalism, Inc. is a company that aims to join the movement with other CEOs, leaders, and individuals to transform economies and societies. The company is based in New York, NY. The company's goal is to make the world fairer, more inclusive, and sustainable. The company was founded by Lynn Forester de Rothschild, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Technology Services |
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