Bertrand Cousin is an economics and finance graduate from Sciences Po Paris.
He started his career as a Credit Analyst in New York before joining Crédit Lyonnais, where he worked mainly in Switzerland and at the bank’s headquarters on mining project finance.
He then pursued an international career within Crédit Agricole Group, spending 17 years developing financing activities in the aeronautics, transport and defence sectors. He subsequently joined JP Morgan in Paris, where he spent 12 years. He created and managed corporate banking for France, Belgium and Luxembourg, before taking over responsibility for commercial banking for SMEs in Europe and being appointed to the Management Committee.
In November 2021, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Corporate and Investment Banking division of La Banque Postale, a La Poste Group entity. In this capacity, he is also responsible for Banque Postale Asset Management and serves as a member of the Executive Board.
A recognised professional in finance and corporate financing, he brings strong international experience in investment banking, commercial banking and relationship development with large companies and SMEs.
Independent Director of Voltalia since May 2025, he served as Chair of the Audit Committee before being appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors in May 2026.
Other current corporate offices
None
Directorships held during the past five financial years but not currently held
Member of the Supervisory Board:
- La Banque Postale Asset Management (public limited company with an Executive Board and a Supervisory Board)
Chair of the Supervisory Board, Chair of the Appointments Committee and Chair of the Compensation Committee:
- La Banque Postale Leasing & Factoring (public limited company with an Executive Board and a Supervisory Board)
Member of the Appointments and Compensation Committee
- Ostrum Asset Management SA
Director:
- La Banque Postale Asset Management Holding (public limited company)
- CNP Assurances (public limited company)
- L'Envol, La Banque Postale campus (association)
- Fondation La Poste
Member and Chair of the Yellow Committee
- La Banque Postale Asset Management Holding