Philippe Setbon began his career in 1990 as a financial analyst with Barclays Bank in Paris, before working for Groupe Azur-GMF for 10 years as Head of Asset Management.

He then joined Generali Group in 2004 where he held a succession of senior roles including CEO of Generali Investments France, CEO of Generali Investments Europe Sgr and Chief Investment Officer for the whole of the Generali Group. Philippe joined Groupama in 2013 as CEO of Groupama Asset Management. CEO of Ostrum Asset Management from 2019 until end of 2023, he has been nominated CEO of Natixis Investment Managers since December 2023. Philippe was elected President of the French Asset Management Association (AFG) in June 2022.