Paris / Zurich – 12 March 2026 – FGS Global, the world’s leading stakeholder strategy firm, significantly enhances its Equity Advisory and Investor Relations capabilities across Europe with two strategic appointments: Jean-Baptiste Bureau as Partner and Jean-Manuel Richier as Senior Advisor.
Jean-Baptiste Bureau joins FGS Global as Partner in Paris, becoming part of the Paris leadership team. He brings more than 20 years of experience in investment banking and equity capital markets, having led HSBC’s ECM activities in Continental Europe. In his new role, Jean-Baptiste will advise company management teams and Boards on all matters related to their valuation, market impact and capital markets engagement. Jean-Baptiste holds a Master's degree in Finance from ESSEC Business School.
Jean-Baptiste Bureau commented: “Paris is at the heart of European capital markets innovation, and I am thrilled to join a firm with such a strong legacy and forward momentum. I look forward to shaping the next chapter for FGS Global in France together - helping boards and IR leaders anticipate market shifts, engage confidently with investors, and deliver successful events. Our ambition is clear: to be the trusted advisor of choice for French corporates navigating strategic change, complex deals, and new growth opportunities.”
Paris Partners Katharina Blumenfeld, Camille Putois and Charles O’Brien commented: “We are delighted to welcome Jean-Baptiste to FGS Global. With his deep ECM expertise, we are uniquely positioned to deliver independent counsel to board members and seamless execution for high-stakes transactions. We are doubling down on our commitment to Paris as a strategic hub, building on our proven track record in financial transactions, and are set for further strong growth”.
Jean-Manuel Richier brings over 35 years of senior leadership experience in global corporate and investment banking, having held key positions at HSBC, Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and J.P. Morgan. Most recently, he served as Co-Head of Global Banking and Head of Investment Banking for HSBC in Continental Europe, and prior to that as CEO of HSBC Bank plc in Switzerland. At FGS Global, Jean-Manuel will advise clients on equity market positioning, investor engagement, and strategic financial communications, with a particular focus on advancing the firm’s Equity Advisory & IR offering in Switzerland and France, and leveraging his extensive banking and legal network in support of broader 2 transactional mandates. Jean-Manuel holds a Master’s degree in Finance from ESCP and also completed the Board Readiness certification at IMD Lausanne.
Jean-Manuel Richier commented: “I am delighted to join FGS Global at a time when financial markets, geopolitics and stakeholder expectations are increasingly interconnected. The firm’s integrated approach to strategy, capital markets and reputation makes it uniquely well positioned to support leaders in complex situations, and I look forward to contributing to the continued growth of its Equity Advisory and Investor Relations business.”
Christine Graeff, Head of FGS Global’s Swiss operations and member of the Global Executive Committee, added: “Jean-Manuel brings deep credibility in both Switzerland and France, combined with a truly global capital markets lens. He is a natural fit for our Equity Advisory platform and will significantly strengthen our ability to advise senior leaders on high-stakes financial and reputational decisions.”
Justin Shinebourne, Co-Head of FGS Global’s Equity Advisory & Investor Relations Practice commented: “The addition of Jean-Baptiste and Jean-Manuel brings an unparalleled depth of experience to our Equity Advisory and Investor Relations practice. Jean-Baptiste's expertise in European capital markets, combined with Jean-Manuel's profound understanding of global banking, creates a powerful synergy. This will directly translate into enhanced strategic counsel for boards, sharper investor engagement, and optimized valuation for our clients facing critical market decisions”.