On 4 February 2009, Emporiki's Board of Directors approved a plan to boost and accelerate the transformation of the bank, alongside the €850 million capital increase announced on the same day.

As part of Emporiki's new strategic direction, on 26th February, Crédit Agricole S.A. will propose that the Board strengthen its senior management team.

At this forthcoming Board meeting, Crédit Agricole S.A. will propose the appointment of Alain Strub as Emporiki's CEO and Anthony Crontiras as Chairman of the Board, replacing Jean-Frédéric de Leusse who has taken up new responsibilities within Crédit Agricole S.A...