2023 had its share of challenges and took in-depth transformations to a new level in many respects. The confirmation of, or even increase in, societal, economic, geopolitical and ecological constraints is leading us to approach 2024 with, yet again, many challenges to meet in order to maintain or strengthen cohesion within our companies.

The expectations expressed by our members of staff in recent years remain fully relevant, maybe even more so. Within this context, we need to continue and strengthen our responsible entrepreneur commitments to reaffirm the positive impact on the world around us.

Further changes in the way our work is organised, combining office and remote work, collective attention to the demands of sustainable development that leaves nobody behind, particular attention to the wellbeing of our staff at work whatever their background, position, sexual orientation, talents or disabilities… We all know that we need, more than ever, talented people from every horizon, every generation, to make a difference and offer our clients the very best services.

The Societe Generale group is firmly committed to working with those – students, public authorities, citizens, entrepreneurs and members of staff – who want to continue building tomorrow’s world. We are proud to be extending our decade-long partnership with the Octave Programme. I have no doubt that all those who participate in the 2024 meetings will enjoy an inspirational experience and return to our companies with a strengthened desire to promote the lessons they have learnt and their implementation.