The International Capital Market Association has nominated Gilles Lindental of Louis Capital Markets to chair the ICMA France and Monaco region. Lindental will co-ordinate ICMA’s activities in France and Monaco in support of its members, concentrating on strengthening relationships between members in the region, identifying the specific concerns and interests of French members and expanding membership in France. Martin Scheck, ICMA chief executive, says: “Gilles brings a wealth of professional experience as well as energy and enthusiasm to the chairman’s role; he will be an immense asset to the association in developing services and support for our French members.”