Derivatives powerhouse

Head of equity derivatives, London, Société Générale Corporate & Investment Banking

Age
33

Break through
Moved from Credit Lyonnais New York, where he headed equity derivatives sales for the Americas, to equity derivatives powerhouse SG CIB to work on the early build out of the bank’s US franchise. He then moved to head equity derivatives at SG CIB London, with the mandate of creating a stronghold in the City of London.

Mentor
Christophe Mianne, global head of equity derivatives at SG, who has kept a close guard on Escoffier since his start in the business in the early 1990s.

Firepower
With SG’s vast equity derivatives division at his disposal, his firepower is probably the largest of any individual in a similar position. He would say his real strength lies in the 60 “best in breed” professionals in his charge. Since taking his current role in London, he has delivered triple-digit progression in results each year for the past three years.

Potential
Enormous. Escoffier is understated by nature and would be appalled at being singled out on a list such as this. The strong results he has delivered since arriving in the UK bode well.