Boutron will report to Eddy Abramo, CEO for Middle East, Societe Generale Private Banking.

In this role, Boutron will lead the investment strategy implementation and will chair the local asset allocation committee. He will also be responsible for developing and managing the local investment products and services offering dedicated to Middle East clients.

Boutron joined Societe Generale in 1993 within the French retail banking network, where he held different marketing and business development positions. In 1999, he joined Societe Generale Asset Management to be portfolio manager within the wealth management division.

In 2005, he joined Societe Generale Private Banking as investment process manager. In 2007, he was appointed head of investment strategy for Societe Generale Private Banking.

Present in the Middle East since 2006, Societe Generale Private Banking has offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Bahrain.