Alexis Kohler Departs Élysée After Eight Years, Emmanuel Moulin Named Successor

Kohler, Macron's closest advisor, will leave in April to join Société Générale as Deputy CEO, marking a significant shift in the Élysée's leadership.

Alexis Kohler, Secretary General of the Élysée and Emmanuel Macron's closest ally, has announced his departure effective mid-April 2025 after eight years in the role.
Emmanuel Moulin, a seasoned public servant with extensive experience in economic and financial matters, will succeed Kohler as Secretary General of the Élysée.
Kohler is set to join Société Générale in June 2025 as Deputy CEO, overseeing investment banking and leading the bank's transformation efforts.
Kohler's tenure was marked by his central role in Macron's administration, including involvement in major policy decisions and controversial reforms such as the pension age increase.
His departure comes as he faces ongoing legal investigations, including allegations of conflicts of interest related to his ties to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).