BAUDOUIN PROT

About BAUDOUIN PROT

Baudouin Prot is a highly respected figure in French corporate governance, with a career spanning senior public-sector roles, major banking leadership positions, and board responsibilities at large listed companies. At Alstom, he serves as an independent director and chairs the Nominations and Remuneration Committee, while also sitting on the Ethics and Sustainability Committee. In that capacity, he plays a central role in board composition, executive succession, compensation policy, and governance oversight. His profile brings to Alstom a combination of strategic judgment, independence, and experience in managing complex stakeholder environments at a global industrial group. A graduate of HEC in 1972 and the École nationale d’administration in 1976, Prot began his career in the French civil service, including positions at the Ministry of Industry and the Inspection des finances. He joined BNP in 1983 and progressively moved through key management roles in retail banking and domestic banking before becoming one of the main architects of the BNP-Paribas merger process in 1999. He then served as Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas from 2003 to 2011, during which he helped strengthen the group’s European footprint and oversaw landmark transactions such as the acquisition of BNL in Italy and Fortis Bank-BGL in Luxembourg. Prot’s career is often associated with disciplined execution, risk management, and long-term strategic development. As chief executive of one of Europe’s largest banks, he led the organization through a period of deep change in the financial industry, including the global financial crisis and a tightening regulatory environment. He built a reputation for handling complex transactions, engaging with regulators and public authorities, and expanding the bank through carefully managed strategic moves. He also chaired the French Banking Federation from 2009 to 2010, underscoring his influence in the broader financial ecosystem. After stepping down as Chairman and Director of BNP Paribas effective 1 December 2014, he transitioned into senior advisory and board roles, where his governance expertise and financial background continued to be valuable assets.