David Vaillant

Global Head of Finance, Strategy and Participations & CEO France at BNP Paribas Asset Management | Chairman @Aquis Europe, IWC and Gambit | Board Member | Lecturer in Sustainable Finance and Macroeconomics

Paris, Île-de-France, France

About

Sharing my generation’s focus on climate, economic, social and educational issues, I am committed to being a Future Maker. I want to play a role in the future of our economy and industry, and the main challenges it faces: an unprecedented low rate environment, population ageing, the need for sustainable finance, the fast development of emerging economies and the need for each of us to plan for their future. Our focus at BNP Paribas Asset Management is on achieving long-term sustainable investment returns for our clients. My role is to implement a clear and solid strategy for our clients and teams in line with the target we have set ourselves. As a frequent lecturer on economic and industry matters, I am always keen on sharing views and knowledge with policy makers, thought leaders, students and the wider public. Drawing on my personal experience, I have a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity and education, and have participated in, co-founded and developed programs in these fields.

Experience

  • BNP Paribas Asset Management (Permanent · 6 yrs 9 mos)
    • Global Head of Finance, Strategy and Participations & ExCo member| CEO France
      Oct 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

    • Directeur général délégué BNPP AM Europe | CEO France
      Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

  • Chairman at IWC (International Woodland Company)
    Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    IWC is a leading provider of investment solutions in forestry and agricultural land.

  • Chairman at GAMBIT Financial Solutions
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    Gambit is a digital investment platform used by tier 1 and tier 2 banks, insurers and private wealth institutions. More about their solutions: https://gambit-finance.com/fr/

  • Director - Board Member at Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund is a joint venture between Bank of Baroda, one of the most prominent Indian banks, and BNP Paribas Asset Management.

  • Aquis Exchange (5 yrs 10 mos)
    • Director - Aquis Exchange PLC
      Jun 2020 - Jun 2025 · 5 yrs 1 mo

      Aquis Exchange PLC is founder-led exchange and technology group, which operates pan-European cash equities trading businesses, growth and regulated primary markets, and develops/licenses exchange software to third parties. Recognized as one of the FT's 1000 fastest growing companies.

    • Chairman Of The Board - Aquis Exchange Europe
      Sep 2019 - Jun 2025 · 5 yrs 10 mos