BNP Paribas shareholders approve renewal of Bonnafe's mandate as board director
PARIS, May 13 (Reuters) - BNP Paribas (BNPP.PA), opens new tab shareholders approved on Tuesday the renewal of Jean-Laurent Bonnafe's mandate as board director, paving the way for him to remain CEO of the French bank until 2028.
Shareholders approved BNP's related sixth resolution with 99.16% voting in favour. Investors are also voting on a separate resolution to raise the age limit for a CEO, which would allow Bonnafe to remain beyond 2028.
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