Tidjane Thiam is an Ivorian businessman and former banker, known for his leadership roles in major financial institutions. He served as the CEO of Credit Suisse from 2015 to 2020, where he focused on restructuring the bank and improving its profitability. Before that, he was the CEO of Prudential plc, a leading insurance and financial services company, from 2009 to 2015. Thiam was born on July 29, 1962, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. He studied at École Polytechnique in France and later earned an MBA from INSEAD. His career spans various sectors, including finance and consulting, making him a prominent figure in the global business landscape.