Societe Generale announced the appointment of Alessandro Gumier as Head of Global Banking and Investor Solutions in Italy as well as Head of Coverage and Investment Banking in Italy, effective 9 January 2017. This appointment is subject to regulatory approval. Alessandro will report to Thierry d'Argent, Co-Head of Coverage and Investment Banking. Alessandro Gumier joins from Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Italy and has over 30 years of experience in the Italian Corporate and Investment banking industry. The strong expertise with which he has served corporate and financial institutions in Italy, his deep knowledge and understanding of the Italian market, will be major strengths to pursue the development of the bank's activities in Italy.