Societe Generale appoints Alvaro Huete as Group Country Head, Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia
08/09/2025
Societe Generale today announced the appointment of Alvaro Huete as Group Country Head, Singapore and Head of Southeast Asia, effective immediately. He succeeds Raphael Cheminat, who will be assuming other responsibilities within the Group.
Based in Singapore, Alvaro will oversee the Global Banking and Investor Solutions (GBIS) business activities across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. He will report directly to Jerome Niddam, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, and will join the Asia Pacific Management Committee.
With 28 years of experience at Societe Generale, Alvaro has a strong understanding of our clients’ businesses and a deep expertise in financing and advisory to meet their needs. He will play an instrumental role in further developing the GBIS business in Singapore and in continuing to deliver value-added advisory and financial solutions to clients across Southeast Asia.
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Appointments
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Societe Generale appoints Head of Equity Capital Markets for Asia Pacific
As part of its global Investment Banking ambitions, Societe Generale has accelerated the development of its Equity...
Societe Generale appoints Head of Equity Capital Markets for Asia Pacific
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Appointments
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Societe Generale named "Americas Bank of the Year" by PFI
Societe Generale has demonstrated its leadership in project and infrastructure finance, earning several recognitions...
Societe Generale named "Americas Bank of the Year" by PFI
Societe Generale has demonstrated its leadership in project and infrastructure finance, earning several recognitions...
Awards & Rankings
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Societe Generale named "Americas Bank of the Year" by PFI13
Jan
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Dec
2025
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By Soo Tat Kua, Head of Global Transaction and Payment Services, Asia Pacific, Societe Generale
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Dec
2025
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Sep
2025
Societe Generale named “Quant Finance House of the Year” again at the Risk Asia Awards 2025
The Risk Asia Awards is one of the most established and prestigious recognitions in the region, celebrating excellence...
The Risk Asia Awards is one of the most established and prestigious recognitions in the region, celebrating excellence...
Awards
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