Kepler Cheuvreux Appoints Frédéric Méron as Group CEO and Christophe Leblanc as Deputy CEO
11 MAR, 2026
By Joanna Piwko from RankiaPro Europe
Kepler Cheuvreux has announced the appointment of Frédéric Méron as Group CEO and Christophe Leblanc as Group Deputy CEO, as the firm accelerates its product diversification, international expansion, and digital strategy.
Frédéric Méron joins as Group CEO, bringing extensive experience in global markets and business development. His career includes senior leadership roles at leading financial institutions, combining deep expertise in financial markets with a strong focus on technology and innovation. He will lead the group’s strategic development, building on Kepler Cheuvreux’s strong client relationships and diversified product offering. A key priority will be strengthening the integration of technology and artificial intelligence across the business to improve operational efficiency and expand digital solutions for clients.
Christophe Leblanc has joined the Management Board as Group Deputy CEO. With more than 35 years of experience at a major bank, including several Chief Operating Officer roles, he will oversee the group’s control and support functions. He will also lead transformation initiatives and project management across all business lines and functions.
After five years as Group CEO, Grégoire Varenne has been appointed Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board and Chairman of the Audit Committee. In these roles, he will continue contributing to the group’s governance and strategic oversight, drawing on his deep knowledge of Kepler Cheuvreux.
The Supervisory Board will also be strengthened by the appointment of Olivier Khayat. With over 35 years of experience in investment banking and senior executive roles at major European financial institutions, he will support the continued development of Kepler Cheuvreux’s Asset Management business.
These appointments reflect Kepler Cheuvreux’s ambition to continue its growth and transformation by leveraging its broad client base and new technologies,
Laurent Quirin, Founder and Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Kepler Cheuvreux’s growth strategy is supported by its core businesses — Equity, Kepler Cheuvreux Solutions, Corporate Finance, and Fixed Income & Credit — alongside the rapid expansion of newer activities such as Asset Management, ETFs, and Listed Derivatives, further strengthening the group’s revenue diversification.
