Jacques Ripoll

About Jacques Ripoll

Jacques Ripoll is a French senior executive known for his long-standing career in banking, corporate finance and investment, before joining L’Oréal’s Board of Directors as an independent director. His profile combines strong expertise in capital allocation, growth strategy and risk oversight, along with deep knowledge of European markets and the transformation challenges faced by large listed companies. Over the course of his career, he has held senior roles at leading financial institutions, including Société Générale, Banco Santander and Crédit Agricole. In these positions, he developed substantial experience in investment banking, investor relations, financial structuring and advising large corporate clients. In 2024, L’Oréal stated that Ripoll would bring strategic vision, expertise in climate-related technologies and a strong commitment to sustainable development. He was also set to join the Audit Committee, strengthening the Board’s financial and sustainability capabilities. At L’Oréal, Ripoll fits into a governance model that is clearly oriented toward the long term, consistent with the group’s culture of balancing economic performance, financial discipline and environmental and social responsibility. His contribution helps maintain a well-rounded Board composition, combining industrial experience, family shareholder representation, independent oversight and an external perspective. In an environment shaped by innovation, climate transition and market volatility, his background supports strategic discussions on sustainable value creation, capital deployment and investment appraisal. His career reflects the growing importance of high-level financial expertise in the governance of major French listed companies.