After graduating in law from the University of Paris, Mr. Baszanger started his career with Crédit Français, Paris in 1970 where he gained his first professional experience, continuing with Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas, Paris in 1974, and Crédit Commercial de France, Paris in 1980 where he served as Deputy Manager. He became head of the commercial and credit activities at Bank Brussel Lambert, Paris in 1985. He was then appointed CEO of ING Belgium, Paris Branch in 2001, a position he held until his retirement in 2011.
Mr. Baszanger was appointed Member of the Board of Directors of BPEGP in July 2013 and has served as Vice Chairman since March 2014.