Natixis CIB announces Eric Hamou as new Co-Head of Natixis Partners
Summary
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB), the corporate and investment banking arm of Groupe BPCE, today announced the appointment of Eric Hamou as Co-Head of Natixis Partners, alongside Yann Le Fur, effective September 1st.
Eric’s appointment will contribute to the continued development of Natixis Partners, the M&A advisory subsidiary of Natixis CIB in France, and its ability to support clients with their strategic priorities. His deep expertise with the midcap segment in Europe and with Private Equity funds, will complement Natixis CIB’s existing capabilities in these areas.
Mohamed Kallala, CEO of Natixis, in charge of Corporate & Investment Banking and Member of the Executive Management Committee of BPCE, commented: “ We are delighted to welcome Eric Hamou as Co-Head of Natixis Partners. His M&A advisory expertise, alongside that of Yann Le Fur, will be a valuable addition to the team and will further contribute to the development of our M&A advisory franchise. His arrival reflects our broader ambition to develop our advisory expertise. We continue to invest in our M&A capabilities across our core sectors and markets. By capturing major growth opportunities in areas where we have distinctive capabilities – notably Infrastructure, Financial Institutions, Private Equity, and Tech – we will further deepen the value we bring to our clients through our high-quality, tailored advice."
Natixis CIB’s global M&A network comprises more than 600 professionals across 4 dedicated Natixis CIB teams and nine specialized boutiques.
Biography of Eric Hamou
Eric Hamou joined Natixis CIB on September 1st 2026. Prior to this he was Partner, heading the IT Services Practice, of SEVEN2, where he was responsible for origination and execution of Tech investments. Before SEVEN2, Eric was Managing Director then Co-Head of DC Advisory in Paris from 2012-2019. Prior to this, Eric was Managing Director in Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs in London and Paris, from 1998 to 2012. Eric started his career at UBS (1995-1998), and Banque Indosuez (1992-1995). Eric is a graduate of the Institut d’Etudes Politiques de Paris, the Essec Graduate School of Business and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School.
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking is a leading global financial institution that provides advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organizations worldwide.
Our teams of experts in about 30 countries advise clients on their strategic development, helping them to grow and transform their businesses, and maximize their positive impact. Natixis CIB is committed to aligning its financing portfolio with a carbon neutrality path by 2050 while helping its clients reduce the environmental impact of their business.
As part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, Natixis CIB benefits from the Group’s financial strength and solid financial ratings (Standard & Poor's: A+, Moody's: A1, Fitch: A+, R&I: A+).
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Vanessa Stephan
Global Head of External Communication at Natixis CIB, Groupe BPCE
