CREDIT AGRICOLE SA: APPOINTMENT - Eric Vial is elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crédit Agricole S.A.

Core Viewpoint - Eric Vial has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crédit Agricole S.A., succeeding Dominique Lefebvre, effective from January 1, 2026 [2]. Group 1: Appointment Details - The Board of Directors of Crédit Agricole S.A. unanimously elected Eric Vial as Chairman during their meeting on December 16, 2025 [2]. - Dominique Lefebvre's contributions and commitment during his 10-year tenure were commended by the Board [2]. Group 2: Biography and Experience - Eric Vial has been the Chairman of Crédit Agricole des Savoie since 2018 and has served as a director of Crédit Agricole S.A. since 2022 [4]. - He was elected Chairman of Fédération nationale du Crédit Agricole (FNCA) and SAS Rue La Boétie on December 4, 2025 [3]. - Vial has been involved in the cooperative sector and regional economy throughout his career, including his role as a breeder and founding chairman of the Savoie Breeders' Cooperative [5].