Isabelle Ealet
Isabelle Ealet | |
|---|---|
| Born | circa 1963 |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investment executive |
| Known for | Managing Goldman Sachs' global securities division (2007–2018) |
| Spouse | John Corbani |
| Children | 2 |
Isabelle Ealet (born around 1963) is a prominent French entrepreneur and investment executive who managed Goldman Sachs' global securities division between 2007 and 2018. She also served as a commercial advisor at the French embassy in London.
Early life and education
Ealet’s father, Colonel Edouard Ealet, was recognized as an Officier in the Legion of Honour along with other distinguished French accolades, inspiring her with a strong "appetite for challenge, autonomy, and dedication to her nation." Her grandfather, Albert Franchini, received honors in the Ordre national du Mérite. Initially, she aimed to become a pilot in the French Air Force. She completed her studies at Ecole Supérieure de Commerce de Marseille in 1982 and subsequently enrolled at the Paris Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po).
Personal
Isabelle Ealet is married to John Corbani, and together they have two children.
Career
Ealet began her professional journey at the French energy corporation Total as a product distributor. Her background in the oil sector led Goldman Sachs to hire her as an oil products trader in 1991. By the age of 37, she had attained partner status within the firm and was promoted to lead Goldman’s commodities division in 2007. Often referred to as the "Queen of Commodities," she played a pivotal role in steering the company’s transition towards the derivatives market during the late 2000s and early 2010s. When she left in 2018, she was among four women serving on Goldman’s 30-member management committee.
Awards and honors
- Ealet was awarded the title Chevalier of the 'Legion of Honour' in 2015.