Experience

International Banking Federation (IBFed)

• United Kingdom
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2015 - Present

  The International Banking Federation (IBFed) is the representative body for a group of key national banking associations (US, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Africa) and the European Banking Federation (EU countries and the UK). The banking trade associations of China, Brazil, India and Korea are associate members and partnerships are in place with 19 Latin-American and 10 ASEAN countries. As Managing Director I lead the IBFed's policy advocacy, contributing to increase the effectiveness of the financial services industry's response to the multilateral and national government issues affecting their common interests. Show less



G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC)

• Germany
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member of the G7 Gender Equality Advisory Council

  • Mar 2023 - Present

  As an independent, high-level advisory body, the Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) develops recommendations on gender equality issues across the entire G7 agenda, bringing together experts from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. In 2023 Japan will take charge of the G7 Presidency. 14 experts have been nominated. I am participating in my capacity as Chair of European Women on Boards. As an independent, high-level advisory body, the Gender Equality Advisory Council (GEAC) develops recommendations on gender equality issues across the entire G7 agenda, bringing together experts from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. In 2023 Japan will take charge of the G7 Presidency. 14 experts have been nominated. I am participating in my capacity as Chair of European Women on Boards.



European Women on Boards (EWOB)

• Belgium
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair

  • Apr 2021 - Present

  European Women on Boards promotes gender equality in decision making, and helps women accessing C-suite and Board level positions, with the support of the European Commission. You can join the change by becoming a member. Contact me or have a look at EWOB's website europeanwomenonboards.eu European Women on Boards promotes gender equality in decision making, and helps women accessing C-suite and Board level positions, with the support of the European Commission. You can join the change by becoming a member. Contact me or have a look at EWOB's website europeanwomenonboards.eu



Elevate City®

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jan 2018 - Apr 2020



Association BNP Paribas MixCity

• France
• Industry Associations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chair

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2015

  MixCity is the Women's Network of BNP Paribas. MixCity is the Women's Network of BNP Paribas.



BNP Paribas

• France
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Group Prudential Affairs

  • May 2013 - Aug 2015

  As head of Group Prudential Affairs I anticipated changes in the regulatory framework likely to have far reaching consequences for the capital or liquidity position of the bank, making the BNP Paribas' position known with the industry associations (French Banking Federation, European Banking Federation, IBFed, AFME, IIF, IIB). I was also in charge of the relations of BNP Paribas with the supervisory and regulatory bodies.

• Head Basel 2 Program

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2013

  As head of the Basel 2 Programme I successfully achieved the Basel 2 merger process (Fortis and BNP Paribas), coordinating the Basel 2 local regulatory requirements and the relationship with the home and host supervisors for Basel 2 credit risk related topics

• Program Director Risk

  • May 2009 - Dec 2009

  As Director Basel 2 Programme I contributed to the Supervisory validation process, enabling the bank to use advanced approaches for credit risk capital requirements.



Amazone Consult

• Managing Director and Founder

  • 2001 - 2010

  As Managing Director of Amazone I developed training and mentoring programmes (women leadership and talent development), I gave many lectures and I wrote a book on the reasons of the glass ceiling. As Managing Director of Amazone I developed training and mentoring programmes (women leadership and talent development), I gave many lectures and I wrote a book on the reasons of the glass ceiling.



City Council Leuven

• Leuven, Belgium

• City Council Member

  • Jun 2007 - Dec 2009

  As member of the City Council I focused on financial and economic items, contributing to a better allocation and spending of public funds and a stronger corporate governance. As member of the City Council I focused on financial and economic items, contributing to a better allocation and spending of public funds and a stronger corporate governance.



De Warande

• Member

  • Oct 1999 - Dec 2009



BNP Paribas Fortis

• Belgium
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Director

  • Jun 2007 - May 2009

  As Director Basel 2 Programme I contributed to the Supervisory validation process, enabling the bank to use advanced approaches for credit risk capital requirements. As Director Basel 2 Programme I contributed to the Supervisory validation process, enabling the bank to use advanced approaches for credit risk capital requirements.



KU Leuven

• Belgium
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Jan 2001 - Jun 2006

  As CFO of the K.U.Leuven I established a budget allocation process based on performance indicators and quarterly budget control for the Executive Committee and the Board. I contributed to the set-up of new accounting standards and a new financing system for universities with the government and the renegotiation of the group insurance for employees. I worked with a team of 80 staff members and was responsible for Accounting, Billing, Banking Relationships, Treasury & Cash Management, Insurance, Risk Control and Tax Show less



ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

• Netherlands
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Risk Officer (CRO)

  • Jul 1997 - Dec 2000

  As CRO of ABN Amro Bank Belgium I significantly improved the quality of the credit process in Belgium, working with a team of 35 specialists in credit analysis, credit analysis, credit administration and account administration. I was a member of the Credit Committee, deciding upon credit files up to 7,5 million euro and giving advice upon proposals above 7,5 million euro. As CRO of ABN Amro Bank Belgium I significantly improved the quality of the credit process in Belgium, working with a team of 35 specialists in credit analysis, credit analysis, credit administration and account administration. I was a member of the Credit Committee, deciding upon credit files up to 7,5 million euro and giving advice upon proposals above 7,5 million euro.



KBC Bank & Verzekering

• Belgium
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Credit and HR Department

  • Aug 1986 - Jun 1997

  I contributed to a more performant MIS system for the Board, I participated to the Business Process Reengineering of the Credit Process, I was Advisor for Corporate Credit Policy, I was Risk Analyst in the Credit Department and I was Legal Advisor in the HR department. I contributed to a more performant MIS system for the Board, I participated to the Business Process Reengineering of the Credit Process, I was Advisor for Corporate Credit Policy, I was Risk Analyst in the Credit Department and I was Legal Advisor in the HR department.