Ramon Fernandez

Ramon

Fernandez

Director of AXA (independent)

French nationality

Mandate

Appointed on April 24, 2025 - Term expires at the 2029 Shareholders' Meeting
First appointment on April 29, 2021
Chairman of the AXA Finance & Risk Committee
Member of the AXA Audit Committee

Expertise and experience

Ramon Fernandez is a graduate of the Institut d’études politiques in Paris (1988) and the École nationale d’administration (1993). He began his career at the French Treasury before joining the International Monetary Fund in Washington (from 1997 to 1999). Returning to the French Treasury, he held various important positions in different areas. He was also Advisor to the Minister of Economy, Finance and Industry (2002‑2003) and to the French President (2007‑2008). In 2008, he was appointed Chief of Staff to the Minister of Labour, Social Relations, Family and Solidarity (2008‑2009). From 2009 to 2014, he was Chief Executive Officer of the French Treasury, Chairman of Agence France Trésor and Chairman of the Club de Paris. Ramon Fernandez joined Orange on September 1, 2014 as Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Directeur Général Adjoint) in charge of Finance and Strategy. From May 2, 2018 to August 31, 2020, he was Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Finance, Performance and Europe. From September 2020 to December 31, 2022, Ramon Fernandez was Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Finance, Performance and Development. From January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023, Ramon Fernandez was Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Directeur Général Adjoint). Since April 1, 2023, Ramon Fernandez has been Group Chief Financial Officer of CMA CGM. On July 16, 2025, Ramon Fernandez became Chairman of RMC‑BFM in addition to his current position.

Mandate held within the AXA Group

  • Director: AXA

Mandates held outside the AXA Group

  • Chairman: RMC‑BFM S.A.S., Fonds de Dotation pour la Décarbonation de la Filière Maritime Française, Participations 1 S.A.S.
  • Chairman‑Managing Director: Radio Monte Carlo S.A.(Monaco)
  • Director: CEVA Air & Ocean International S.A., CEVA Logistics S.A., Fondation nationale des Sciences Politiques, Institut Jean Monnet, Terminal Link S.A.S., CMA CGM Fund For Energies USA Inc. (United States), CMA CGM Global Business Services (India) Private Limited (India), Port Liberty USA LLC (United States), Santos Brasil Participaçoes S.A. (Brazil)
  • Permanent representative of CMA CGM on the board of directors: Eutelsat Communications S.A.

Mandates held during the last five years

  • Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Orange
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors: Buyin, Compagnie financière d’Orange Bank, Orange Bank, Orange Ventures
  • Director: Euronext (Netherlands), Institut du Capitalisme Responsable, Orange Belgium, Orange Middle East and Africa, Medi Telecom
  • Member of the Supervisory Board: Buyin, Iris Capital Management SAS, Orange Pologne
  • Permanent representative of CMA CGM on the Board of Directors: Air France/KLM