Bernard reports to Cécile de Sousa, chief operating officer, Asia Pacific & Middle East, Natixis CIB and Etienne Huret, head of Portugal and India hubs, Natixis, the firm said in a statement.

This news service has asked Natixis to clarify whether Bernard is taking on a newly-formed role, and will update this article in due course.

Bernard has nearly two decades of experience in global capability centre management and offshoring strategies, entrepreneurship, delivery, software engineering, financial markets, architecture, data, digital transformation and innovation.

Natixis CIB was instrumental in establishing Natixis Services in India, Natixis CIB’s technology and innovation hub in Bangalore, the firm continued. Bernard was previously executive director and head of CIB operations and IT and served on the board of directors at Natixis Services in India from 2021 until 2025. He transitioned to Natixis Investment Managers in Paris, where he has been serving as head of IT production until his current appointment, the firm added.

Prior to joining the IT team at Natixis CIB in 2014, he gained experience as a software developer at Société Générale and Partners Advisers SA. He holds a master's degree in electronic engineering from Ecole Nationale d'Ingénieurs de Brest and an executive MBA from HEC Paris.

In his new role as CEO, Natixis CIB, Bernard will support the growth of Natixis Services in India and strengthen its integration within Natixis’s global processes.

“It is with great pleasure that we welcome Luc back to Bangalore to lead our India centre of expertise as it celebrates its five-year anniversary. He has been pivotal in setting up this crucial operation, and spearheading technology-driven transformation and process optimisation,” de Sousa said. “Luc's extensive knowledge of our internal processes, coupled with his proven track record in India, positions him perfectly to assume the leadership responsibilities of Natixis services in India."

“Luc's appointment is a key milestone in our commitment to further developing Bangalore as a critical hub for the Groupe BPCE and Natixis businesses,” Huret added.

A recent survey by Natixis Investment Managers shows that financial advisors are optimistic about growth prospects provided by AI, despite some challenges. However, many also believe that AI-enhanced DIY investing tools will be their biggest competitor.