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Crédit Agricole CIB Appoints Ghislain Descamps Senior Country Officer for Canada

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Crédit Agricole CIB has appointed Ghislain Descamps as the new Senior Country Officer for Canada, effective March 2, 2022. Mr. Descamps brings extensive experience, having led the Multinational Corporation Coverage Team in the Americas since 2014 and contributing to the growth of the MNC business. He has a solid background in banking, previously managing regions in France and working with various international clients. His leadership is expected to enhance Crédit Agricole's Canadian platform and foster sustainable investments in the region.

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MONTRÉAL & TORONTO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Crédit Agricole CIB has appointed Ghislain Descamps as Senior Country Officer for Canada, effective March 2, 2022.

Mr. Descamps most recently led the Multinational Corporation Coverage Team in the Americas based in New York City since 2014. In that position, he contributed to the strategic growth of the MNC business, culture, and global franchise while also developing a renewable energy and distributed generation international and US client base.

Mr. Descamps was previously based in Lille, France, starting in 2011, where he was the Regional Managing Director for the northwest part of France within Crédit Agricole CIB’s Mid-Cap division. Prior to that, he was part of the MNC Coverage team in New York, beginning in 2007, after being a Mid-Cap Coverage banker at the branch in Lyon, France. Ghislain started his career in 1999 at Crédit Agricole Indosuez in GMD Sales.

Ghislain will be based in Montreal and will be part of the Americas Management Committee, reporting to Marc-André Poirier, Senior Regional Officer for the Americas.

“I am delighted to appoint Ghislain to lead our team in Canada. He will play a key role to grow the Canadian platform, bringing value to the Canadian Financial Institutions and Corporates and also to support sustainable international investment in Canada,” said Marc-André Poirier, Crédit Agricole CIB Senior Regional Officer for the Americas.

About Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank (Crédit Agricole CIB)

Crédit Agricole CIB is the corporate and investment banking arm of Credit Agricole Group, the 12th largest banking group worldwide in terms of tier 1 capital (The Banker, July 2021). Nearly 8,600 employees across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa support the Bank's clients, meeting their financial needs throughout the world. Crédit Agricole CIB offers its large corporate and institutional clients a range of products and services in capital markets activities, investment banking, structured finance, commercial banking and international trade. The Bank is a pioneer in the area of climate finance, and is currently a market leader in this segment with a complete offer for all its clients.

For more information, please visit www.ca-cib.com.

Crédit Agricole CIB

Jenna Lee - Head of Communications for the Americas

CACIB Americas

@ jenna.lee@ca-cib.com

Tel: + 1 212 2617328

Source: Crédit Agricole CIB

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What is Ghislain Descamps' role at Crédit Agricole CIB?

Ghislain Descamps has been appointed as the Senior Country Officer for Canada.

When did Ghislain Descamps start his position at Crédit Agricole CIB?

He began his role on March 2, 2022.

What experience does Ghislain Descamps bring to his new position?

He has over a decade of experience in multinational corporation coverage and strategic growth.

Who does Ghislain Descamps report to at Crédit Agricole CIB?

He reports to Marc-André Poirier, Senior Regional Officer for the Americas.

What is the expected impact of Ghislain Descamps' appointment on the Canadian platform?

His leadership is expected to drive growth and support sustainable international investment in Canada.

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