Charles-Eric Bauer

About Charles-Eric Bauer

Charles-Éric Bauer plays a prominent role in the governance of Hermès International as a member of the Supervisory Board, a position he has held since 3 June 2008. He also serves on the Audit and Risk Committee, which has been part of his remit since its creation. This long tenure reflects the trust placed in him to support internal oversight, financial reporting quality, and the supervision of key management balances. As a direct descendant of Émile-Maurice Hermès, he also represents an important link to the family heritage and the company’s historic culture. His professional background is strongly rooted in banking, finance, and asset allocation. Hermès states that he graduated from the École d’Administration et Direction des Affaires with a finance specialization and also holds a qualification in technical analysis from the Institut des Techniques de Marchés. Before taking on governance responsibilities at Hermès, he held senior roles in financial institutions: he served as co-managing director and head of money-market fund management at CaixaGestion from 2000 to 2005, then as director of corporate and institutional clients at CaixaBank France from 2005 to 2007. Since March 2007, he has been an associate director of Hem-Fi Conseil, a consulting firm focused on financial asset allocation and selection. At Hermès, Charles-Éric Bauer brings recognized expertise in market finance, risk oversight, and strategic investment analysis. Governance documents also emphasize his deep knowledge of the group’s history and culture, as well as the seriousness and consistency of his contribution to board discussions. His work fits into a long-term governance model centered on financial discipline, family continuity, and the preservation of a unique industrial and patrimonial identity.