Laurent Dignat 

Laurent is a seasoned professional with an impressive track record of over 25 years, showcasing his pioneering spirit and innovation in both capital markets and the insurance and reinsurance industry. With 13 years of experience in equity derivatives and 12 years in the insurance and reinsurance sector, Laurent's career has been marked by groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind solutions.

In the realm of capital markets, Laurent's role as Managing Director within Global Equity & Commodity Derivatives (GECD) at BNP Paribas CIB was characterized by a relentless pursuit of innovation. He led the team as the Head of desk for Risk & Capital Management Solutions (RCMS), where they not only developed cutting-edge solutions but also implemented them within an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. These solutions set new industry standards in investment strategies, financial risk management, and capital enhancement, earning Laurent and his team a series of prestigious global industry awards.

Among the accolades, Laurent's work was recognized with the 2013 "Innovation of the year" Award from Insurance Risk magazine and the 2013 UK Captive Services Awards for "Innovation in Investment Management." The following year, they received the 2014 UK Captive Services Awards for the "Most innovative use of an ART structure," cementing Laurent's reputation as a true pioneer in the field.

On the insurance and reinsurance front, Laurent's journey through senior positions exemplifies his commitment to innovation. For 8 years, he served as a senior underwriter at Centre Re, a subsidiary of Zurich Financial Services renowned for its approach to Alternative Risk Transfer (ART). This innovative perspective addressed high-value business risks and provided innovative solutions for financing. His accomplishments encompass groundbreaking milestones, such as pioneering the first derivatives linked to second-order risks associated with exotic structured product portfolios. Notable examples of his innovation include the introduction of the inaugural equity correlation swap, swiftly followed by the debut of the first equity dispersion swap.



In his 4-year tenure with the French insurance group MMA (now Covea), Laurent took the reins as the Outward Reinsurance Manager, further emphasizing his dedication to pioneering solutions in the insurance industry. Laurent's career is a testament to his passion for innovation and his ability to deliver first-of-its-kind solutions in both capital markets and insurance.

Eric Personne 

COO, Member Investment Advisory Committee  –   eric.personne@innovareis.com

With over 25 years of experience in Financial Markets and Asset Management, Eric has consistently held global leadership roles throughout his career in both Europe and Asia. At Citigroup, he spearheaded the Multi Asset Group, a global unit specializing in institutional investment solutions and multi-asset derivatives, before assuming the position of Equities COO/CAO.

During his tenure at Bank of America, Eric served as the Global Head of Fund Solutions Group, where he established and led their world-leading innovative alternative UCITS platform, later becoming Lumyna Ltd.



Eric also played pivotal roles at Société Générale, including serving as Chief Executive Officer for Lyxor Asset Management, and holding senior positions in the structuring and trading teams of its Equities Derivatives division.

Dominique Geffroy

CTO  –  dominique.geffroy@innovareis.com

Dominique, who joined Innova Re Investment Solutions (IRIS) in October 2023, boasts a remarkable 10-year journey marked by an unwavering emphasis on his exceptional quantitative skills. His expertise lies in structuring and quantitative research, encompassing a diverse array of asset classes, notably rates, FX, and commodities, with a deep-rooted understanding of intricate markets and complex financial instruments.

Before embarking on his IRIS venture, Dominique dedicated a decade to academic research, where he harnessed his quantitative acumen to craft innovative algorithms and cutting-edge technology. This period was underpinned by his proficiency in Monte Carlo simulations, cultivated during his tenure in the banking sector. Additionally, he assumed a managerial role within the software development division of the prominent Fortune 500 company, ThermoFisher Scientific, renowned for its scientific instruments.

Dominique's career trajectory further shines a spotlight on his exceptional quantitative prowess. During his five years with BNP Paribas in London, he commenced as a quantitative researcher specializing in FX and commodity derivatives before transitioning to a role as a structurer. In this capacity, he played a pivotal role in establishing BNP Paribas' presence in the investor business by crafting innovative commodity indices in both the beta and alpha realms, alongside intricate structured products.

His journey commenced earlier with contributions in market risk methodology development at the French postal bank, where his focus revolved around interest rate derivatives. Subsequently, Dominique continued to hone his quantitative skills as an interest rate and FX researcher at HSBC, first in Paris and later in London. Dominique's extensive quantitative proficiency spans the spectrum, encompassing everything from industrial software development to risk management and derivatives modeling across various asset classes.

As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of IRIS, he spearheads the development and perpetual enhancement of tools dedicated to reporting, valuation, risk assessment, and management, anchoring the organization's commitment to quantitative excellence.