"When it comes to Gen AI, we can explore some truly fun and disruptive use cases. Ultimately, the banking experience isn’t isolated from the experiences users have with platforms like Netflix. Once disruption happens in one sector, customers begin to expect the same level of seamless, intelligent service everywhere—including in banking. I’m confident we’re heading in that direction."

When it comes to the future of banking, Xavier, as an expert, is confident that we are moving toward a Banking as a Service (BaaS) era and is excited about the opportunities to disrupt the market.

From a leadership perspective, he highlights the importance of continuous learning and shared success. In such a fast-evolving industry, he credits his team's support as a key factor in his journey to where he is today.

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From Africa to Europe, Raouf brings over 30 years of experience in the software industry — and a fresh perspective on finance as CCO at SBS.

When he took on the role, his financial knowledge didn’t go beyond his monthly bank statement. Four years later, he’s not only passionate about the sector, but deeply committed to making financial services a force for good.

In this episode, Raouf shares how he keeps clients happy, his bold vision for financial inclusion, and why it matters to him that everyone — especially the unbanked — has equal access to money. Because, for Raouf, finance should help improve lives.

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"Si j’ai un enseignement à partager, c’est l’importance de réaliser un projet qui nous tient à cœur, que ce soit dans notre vie professionnelle ou personnelle : c'est une expérience qui marque pour la vie." Cécile Poulet, Directrice Générale chez Inovatic (en réponse à la question : quel est l'enseignement le plus marquant que tu retiens de ta carrière jusqu'à présent ?)

Cécile a construit son parcours autour de trois domaines principaux : le commerce, le marketing et la finance. Son expérience s’est forgée dans divers écosystèmes, du luxe au textile, en passant par l'high tech jusqu'aux services financiers. Elle a ainsi tracé un fil rouge dans sa carrière, alliant data, technologie et marchés de niche.

Devenue manager très tôt, Cécile a choisi de réinventer régulièrement son parcours, changeant de poste et d’univers tous les cinq ans. Ce cheminement l'a menée à son rôle actuel de Directrice Générale chez Inovatic. Elle a également exploré l'entrepreneuriat en créant une startup dans le domaine de la santé, une aventure qui l’a profondément marquée.

Aujourd’hui, Cécile partage avec nous les enseignements qu’elle a tirés de son parcours, ainsi que les rôles modèles qui continuent de l'inspirer.

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While he aspired to a role as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), his career took a decisive turn when a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) offered him the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) at just 32 years old. Since then, he has held a series of executive roles. Today, he shares with us the memorable anecdotes, his successes as well as challenges, and the lessons learned throughout his journey as COO and CEO, which have shaped him into the leader he is today.

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Gaining client trust to support executives in the industry was a critical milestone in my career journey.

Eric Bierry – CEO of SBS (answering a question about an important milestone in his career journey that led him to his CEO role)

Dive into the professional day-to-day of Eric Bierry, CEO of SBS, to discover the person, the leader, and the expert. Throughout this conversation, Eric sheds light on key topics in the financial sector, such as geopolitics, AI, cybersecurity, and the rise of open finance. Sprinkled with anecdotes of his multicultural professional experiences, his 30-year journey is characterized by a common thread: the importance of trust-based relationships he has woven with clients.

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Tune in to the world of a business leader who is an expert in strategy and investment. Specializing in complex cross-border operations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, she advises both companies and financial institutions.

In this podcast, Katharina shares her 18 years of experience in the finance sector and discusses the creation of Stellar One. We discover an ambitious woman dedicated to developing her personal skills to grow her business. Successfully negotiating deals, her area of expertise, is something she excels at and has been rigorously trained in.

Moreover, Katharina is actively committed to the professional development of women. Through the association March Women and a course she created, she empowers women with negotiation skills that go beyond the workplace.

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With a keen interest in AI governance, Nesrine has always emphasized the importance of starting with data governance and data quality assessment to her clients. Nesrine’s commitment to these principles reflects on her dedication to both building client trust and delivering exceptional value. Meet Nesrine Besbes, a seasoned consultant with 15 years of experience in the finance industry. In this podcast, she shares her unwavering focus on client satisfaction, her expertise in AI governance, and anecdotes about her career path.

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