Jean-Laurent Bonnafé has served as the Chief Executive Officer of BNP Paribas since December 2011. Born on July 14, 1961, he began his career as an engineer by training before transitioning into banking in 1993.

Throughout his tenure at BNP Paribas, Bonnafé has held significant leadership positions, including BNL Managing Director and Member of the BNP Paribas Group Executive Committee.