Lionel Benoist

Lionel Benoist is an experienced financial services professional with a strong background in sales development and strategic management across various roles. Currently serving as the Head of Sales Development & Advisory at BNP PARIBAS Asset Management since January 2017, Lionel has previously held positions such as Chief Operating Officer at PT. BNP Paribas Asset Management and Head of Asia Pacific Strategic Development at BNP Paribas Investment Partners. Additional experience includes strategic development roles at Fortis Investment Management and senior management positions at Capgemini and Ernst & Young. Lionel holds an MBA in Finance from Columbia Business School, completed an executive education program in Investment Management at Harvard Business School, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Swarthmore College.