Bloch used to be first executive vice-president of Rosbank, the Russian division of Societe Generale group.
The appointment of the new general manager is effective as of November 1, provided Bloch gets the Romanian central bank’s approval.
The decision was adopted by the bank’s Executive Board at its meeting on August 2, 2016.
Lhotte remains a member of BRD’s Executive Board and will take over other responsibilities within Societe Generale group, according to data provided by the bank.