Advocacy
Chair - Romain Devai, CFA Mission Speak up about ethics, fair and transparent capital markets, and investor protection. The committee is involved in organizing events for members and liaising with regulators, professional associations and CFA Institute on regulatory and best practice issues. | Ambassadors Chair - Jean-Philippe Dorp, CFA Mission Enhance the presence of CFA Society France in the ecosystem by establishing strong relationships between members and their employers. Build strategic relationships creating mutual benefits for both parties. |
| Audit Mission Understand, advise and oversee the audit procedures covering CFA Society France accounting, the risk management processes to assure it functions correctly and in an appropriate manner. | Candidates Chair - Nikolai Doinikov, CFA Mission To support CFA Candidates on their quest to earn the CFA Charter through preparation events such as mock exams, discounted prep couses, exam tips sessions and facilitating study groups. |
| Careers Co-Chairs - Jean-Edouard Gross, CFA & Julien Ménard, CFA Mission In light with structural changes in the financial services indusy, this committee aims to bring together members and professionals, to identify opportunities in an asset class, a job position or a specific market. | Communication Chair - Sarah Duparc, CFA Mission Reinforce the awareness and presence of CFA Institute and CFA Society France amongst Tier-1 media in France. Strengthen communication with members via social networks and newsletters, thanks to the use of Twitter and LinkedIn to communicate to the CFA Charterholders community in France and beyond. |
ESG Chair - Gabriel Houette, CFA Mission Support members of CFA Society France on all subjects relating to ESG issues. The committee offers training and promotes the Certificate in ESG Investing, increases knowledge sharing by organizing conferences and academic sessions; establishes and maintains a network within the ESG community, represents the French community on ESG issues within the CFA Institute and other societies as well as with regulatory and governance institutions. | Events
Mission Offer regular educational and social events for CFA Society France members; organizes conferences on topics regarding professional and personal interests; offer social events that contribute to enhance the community spirit of the Society. |
GIPS Chair - Jean-François Bouilly, CFA Mission The CFA Institute Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) are globally accepted standards considered industry best practices for investment performance reporting and presentation. Adopted by hundred of organizations around the world, the GIPS standards have been implemented by most of the top asset management firms. By establishing requirements for consistent and transparent reporting, the GIPS standards empower investors to compare the past performance of asset managers. | Media Awards Chair - Philippe Auffray, CFA Mission Highlight contribution for the advancement of investor education through journalism. Celebrate articles that highlight ethical and professional standards in the French inestment sector, and that mirror CFA Society France's mission and vision. |
Membership Chair - Joëlle Harb, CFA Mission Onboard new Society members and assist them with the application process; manage the members' enquiries while offering activities, education, conferences & events, networking opportunities and soft skills training; promote members' volunteering opportunities; monitor the level of satisfaction with current benefits of the membership via annual surveys. | Mentoring Mission Support the professional development of our members; raise awareness of what mentoring is and how it works; establish formal mentoring relationships; provide tools, expertise and support to improve the quality of mentorship; create opportunities to share experiences and to create stronger links between members of our Society. |
Volunteers Chair - Joëlle Harb, CFA Mission Identify society needs, fulfulling them while overseeing our local volunteers, helping them understand their role and fulfill their responsibilities. | Nominating Chair - Joëlle Harb, CFA Mission Support CFA Society France's leadership positions in the investment professional by recognizing individuals whose achievements and contributions have helped raise the standards of education, integrity and professional excellence. Identify, vet and nominate qualified candidates for directorship positions in accordance with the following criteria: being a regular member of CFA Society Frane for at least 3 years; being involved with CFA Society France as a volunteer for at least 2 years; demonstrate the necessary skills to fulfill a Director's role |
Partnerships Mission Develop sponsors and partnership agreements aligned with our 4 key principles: bring value-added continuing education to our members; new partners must bring new value to our members; we do not sell the names of our members; in-kind sponsorship is always a great option | Quant Awards Mission Promote quantitative finance among students in Finance; encourage as many French universities and business schools as possible to participate in the Quant Awards competition; support French students in their preparation; participate in the organization of the European Competition. |
Research Challenge Chair - Sébastien Boulet, CFA Mission Provide French students with a unique opportunity to interact with investment professionals and top firms while obtaining real-world experience in equity analysis, research report writing, and presentation skills; encourage as many French universities and business schools as possible to participate in the CFA Institute Research Challenge; Support French students in the preparation; organize the local competition by selection the subject company, finding and managing mentors, garders and judges and lastly, managing the report submission and grading. | Scholarships Chair - Patricia Donnelly, CFA Mission Provide support to CFA candidates by awarding a financial envelope when needed. |
Technology Chair - Eric Thien, CFA Mission Initiate, maintain and promote the technologies used by CFA Society France in its daily activities; review and integrate new technology offerings from CFA Institute; organize events that help promote technology; conceive new solutions that add value to members. | University Relations Chair - Nathalie Columelli, CFA Mission Present the CFA Program, promote the CFA designation to universities and business schools and create new bridges between academic and CFA Society France members. |
