David Vaillant

David Vaillant serves as the Global Head of Finance, Strategy, and Participations at BNP Paribas Asset Management since October 2019, also a member of the Executive Committee responsible for finance and business transformation. In addition to roles at BNP Paribas, David is currently the Chairman of the International Woodland Company and GAMBIT Financial Solutions, while holding director positions at Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund and Aquis Exchange. David's expertise extends to academia, with a position as a lecturer in Sustainable Finance at HEC Paris, and involvement in various initiatives promoting inclusive finance and governance. David's educational background includes advanced degrees from prestigious institutions such as Ecole normale supérieure, University of Cambridge, and Harvard University, complemented by multiple legal and financial qualifications.