Jean-Yves Haberer

Jean-Yves Haberer, who passed away on March 31 at the age of 92, was a prominent figure in French finance, known for his leadership of Crédit Lyonnais during a tumultuous period in the 1990s that ultimately led to the bank's significant losses and his subsequent legal troubles. A graduate of the prestigious École nationale d'administration, he held several high-ranking positions in the French government, including Director of the Treasury, and played a key role in the establishment of the European monetary system. Despite his early successes and influence in reshaping the French financial landscape, his career ended with the challenges faced by Crédit Lyonnais, marking a complex legacy in French banking history.