Olivier Sarkozy

Olivier Sarkozy is a US-based French banker, a half-brother of the former French president Nicolas Sarkozy.

Early Accomplishments

In 1993, Olivier was hired for a position of Managing Director in Credit Suisse First Boston after having worked for Dillon, Read & Co. American bank for 3 years. 

Best Known For

In April, Olivier Sarkozy promoted a deal which resulted in selling Sallie Mae (student loan company) for 25 billion dollars. 

Bank of America’s purchase of MBNA for 35 billion; 14 billion bargain of Wachovia's purchase of Southtrust; and 7 billion National Commerce's sale to Suntrust Banks. (Source: Forbes.com, 05/09/2007)

Sexual Orientation

Olivier is straight. His wife, Mary-Kate Olsen, is 17 years him younger and it causes much speculations about their marriage. They have been married since 2015. Previously, Olivier was married to Charlotte Bernard, but they separated despite having 2 kids together. (Source: People.com, 10/12/2017)

Religious Belief

Olivier’s religion is unknown. 

Worth To Know

Olivier’s ex-wife Charlotte doesn’t hide her criticism towards his marriage to Mary-Kate calling them ridiculous and grotesque. However, such reaction was not a surprise after their split after 14 years of marriage. (Source: Dailymail.co.uk, 06/06/2012)

Nicolas and Olivier are half-brothers by dad. Pal Sarkozy de Nagy-Bocsa separated from Nicolas’ mother when a boy was only 5 and married Olivier’s mum Christine de Ganay. 

Dwelling in America, Olivier chooses not to spell his name according to traditional French norm and is called Oliver.