Background
Gruffat, Jean-Claude was born on November 6, 1944 in Lyon, France. Son of Jean-Marius and Marie-Antoinette (Coquand) Gruffat. came to the United States, 1987.
Gruffat, Jean-Claude was born on November 6, 1944 in Lyon, France. Son of Jean-Marius and Marie-Antoinette (Coquand) Gruffat. came to the United States, 1987.
Master in Political Science, University Lyon, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy in Law, University Lyon, 1972. Stanford Executive Program, Standford University, 1987.
With, Banque de l'Indochine, Paris, 1973-1974;
head treasury, personnel and administration, Banque Indosuez, Bangkok, Thailand, 1974-1978;
agency manager, Banque Indosuez, Al Khobar, Damman, Saudi Arabia, 1978-1981;
regional manager for West Coast, Banque Indosuez, Djeddah, Saudi Arabia, 1981-1983;
regional manager for Hong Kong, China and Macau, Banque Indosuez, Hong Kong, 1983-1987;
regional manager for North America, Banque Indosuez, New York City, since 1987;
executive vice president, global head, senior regional officer for Americas, Indosuez Capital, 1994;
market manager, Citibank, Paris, since 1998. Board directors Levesque Beaubien Geoffrion, Montreal. Conseiller du commerce Exterieur de la France, since 1984.
Member Paris Executive Committee Banque Indosuez, 1993, chairman Asia Executive Committee, 1996. Market manager for France, globalrelationship banking Citibank (National Association).
Board directors French Institute/Alliance Francaise, New York City, since 1989. Member Institute International Bankers (trustee 1989-1994), Hong Kong Club, Economic Club New York, Cercle De L'Union Interalliee-Paris.
Married Christiane Linz, June 11, 1969. Children: Stephane, Sabine.