Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations, France's state-owned public-interest financial institution, has named a director of pensions who will take responsibility for the group's private equity activities and its services in support of small- and medium-sized firms.

Gilles Seigle, director of pensions and a member of the Caisse des Dépôts management committee, replaces Jérôme Gallot.