Jean Raby

Managing Director and Co-CEO, Investment Banking, France and Belgium at Goldman Sachs

Jean Raby is a prominent figure in investment banking, currently serving as the Managing Director and Co-CEO of Investment Banking for France and Belgium at Goldman Sachs. He has an extensive career spanning over 30 years in investment banking, asset management, and corporate law.

Career Overview

Early Career: Raby began his professional journey in 1989 as a corporate lawyer with Sullivan & Cromwell in New York and Paris. This legal background laid a strong foundation for his future roles in finance.1 2
Goldman Sachs: He joined Goldman Sachs in 1996 in the Investment Banking Division. Over the years, he rose through the ranks, becoming a Partner in 2004 and later the Co-Head of the division for France, Belgium, and Luxembourg in 2006. In 2011, he took on the role of Co-Head of Goldman Sachs' activities in Russia.1 2 3
Other Roles: After his tenure at Goldman Sachs, Raby held significant positions including:
- Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer at Alcatel-Lucent from 2013 to 2016.
- CEO of Natixis Investment Managers from 2017 to 2021, overseeing one of the largest asset management firms globally.1 2
- Co-CEO of Odyssey Acquisition, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), which successfully merged with Benevolent AI in April 2022.1 2

Education

Jean Raby holds multiple degrees:

LL.B. from Université Laval (Canada)
M.Phil. in International Relations from the University of Cambridge (UK)
LL.M. from Harvard Law School

He is also a retired member of the New York Bar.1 2

Current Involvement

In addition to his role at Goldman Sachs, Raby serves on the board of directors for AerCap and Fiera Capital, further solidifying his influence in the finance sector.1 2

Raby's extensive experience and leadership roles highlight his significant impact on investment banking and asset management across various markets.