Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has appointed Arnaud Davoust as the new Head of Equity Derivatives Sales and Structuring for Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Operating from Hong Kong, Davoust will directly report to Eric Elbaz, who serves as the Head of Sales & Structuring for Asia Pacific, and globally to Guillaume Calvino, the Global Head of Equity Structuring. In his new capacity, Davoust will spearhead the strategic direction and client engagement initiatives across the Asia Pacific region, leveraging his extensive expertise to bolster the equity derivatives product offerings and advance business development efforts.
Arnaud Davoust brings a wealth of experience to Natixis CIB, joining from Bank of America in Singapore, where he held the role of Head of Equity Derivatives Sales and Structuring for APAC, along with overseeing Equities for Southeast Asia over a five-year tenure. Prior to this, Davoust spent 13 years at Société Générale Corporate Investment Bank, based in Tokyo, New York, and France, further enhancing his extensive background in global financial markets. His appointment underscores Natixis CIB's commitment to strengthening its leadership in equity derivatives and expanding its market presence across the Asia Pacific region.
Commenting on the appointment, Eric Elbaz said, “We are delighted to welcome Arnaud on board. He brings a wealth of experience to our team, with a proven track record in the financial services industry. His joining will contribute to the continued growth and success of Natixis CIB in the Asia Pacific region and emphasizes Natixis CIB’s commitment to its equity business”.
Guillaume Calvino added, “Asia Pacific is a key growth area for the Equity business line, across all its product pillars - including multi-asset investment solutions. Under Arnaud’s leadership, we are looking forward to deploying further our global value proposition and continuing to grow the business in the region”.