Charles-Eric et Henri-Louis Bauer

About Charles-Eric et Henri-Louis Bauer

Charles-Éric Bauer is a member of the Hermès family and holds an important governance role at Hermès International, where he serves on the Supervisory Board and on the Audit and Risk Committee. Corporate governance documents identify him as a direct descendant of Émile-Maurice Hermès, placing his mandate within the continuity of the family ownership structure and the group’s long-term strategic vision. His position fits within Hermès’ distinctive legal framework as a French société en commandite par actions, designed to preserve independence, stability and the house’s entrepreneurial culture. Professionally, Charles-Éric Bauer has a strong financial background. He graduated from the École d’Administration et Direction des Affaires (EAD), with a specialization in finance. Before becoming involved in Hermès governance, he built recognized experience in asset management and in servicing institutional and corporate clients. He worked at CaixaGestion from 2000 to 2005 as Co-Managing Director and Head of Mutual Fund Management, then at CaixaBank France from 2005 to 2007 as Director of Corporate and Institutional Clients. This career path gave him solid expertise at the intersection of corporate finance, investment management and client relationship leadership. At Hermès International, his contribution is especially relevant in the areas of oversight, governance and risk management. His membership on the Audit and Risk Committee reflects an active role in supervising the mechanisms that support a global luxury group whose success depends on disciplined financial management, prudent capital allocation and uncompromising quality standards. In a business where operational excellence, control over production chains and brand heritage protection are critical, Charles-Éric Bauer represents the balance between family legacy, governance rigor and a long-term financial mindset.