Philippe Oddo
Philippe Oddo | |
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| Born | September 26, 1959 8th arrondissement of Paris, France |
| Occupation(s) | Financial expert, managing partner |
| Known for | Managing partner of ODDO BHF group |
Philippe Oddo (born 26 September 1959 in the 8th arrondissement of Paris) is a French financial expert and serves as managing partner of the ODDO BHF group.
Early life and education
The son of foreign exchange dealer Bernard Oddo and Colette Rathery, Oddo completed his studies at HEC Paris in 1984. His academic background also includes time spent at Paris Dauphine University, New York University, and the University of Cologne.
Career
Beginning his career at Oddo & Cie in 1984, Oddo advanced to managing partner by 1987. During his tenure, he steered the company towards expansion into private and corporate banking sectors, overseeing important acquisitions such as Delahaye Finance (1997), Pinatton, Crédit Lyonnais Securities Europe, Banque d’Orsay, and Banque Robeco.
The ODDO BHF group is noted for its substantial investment in research and financial analysis relative to its revenue.
In 2017, the Oddo family was ranked 101st on the French Fortune list by Challenges, with an estimated net worth of €800 million.
Corporate boards
- Served on the supervisory board of Euronext from 2007 to 2015
Non-profit organizations
- Member of the International Advisory Council at the European School of Management and Technology (ESMT)
- Board member of the Bettencourt-Schueller Foundation since 2011
- Board member at Fondation pour la Recherche sur Alzheimer (IFRAD)
- Vice-chairman of Mouvement des entreprises de taille intermédiaire (METI)
- Member of Le Siècle
- Trustee at the Senckenberg Nature Research Society