Frank builds and grows new businesses and products, often from scratch, together with engaged teams and stakeholders. Being a tech-optimist, he is driven by the improvement of the quality-of-life by digitalization. As Head of Digital Trust Solutions at Proximus, he manages novel solution streams encompassing Digital Client Management, Digital-ID and Data Valorization. These are founded on AI, blockchain, cloud and other cutting-edge technologies, that enhance client experience, security and operational efficiency.
Prior, as Country Manager Luxembourg for Akeance and as Founder of Racine Capital, he advised the Financial Sector on the implementation of digital business models and investments. Previously, he was part of the founding teams of two start-ups in the financial sector with successful exits. GMAC-RFC Europe, where he eventually acted as CEO, that structured and transacted international loan portfolios. EEPK, a covered bond bank, where Frank ramped-up and managed a fixed income portfolio. He started his career at various Financial Institutions by working in Capital Markets, Portfolio Management as well as Corporate & Retail Finance. Frank is an active member in various industry initiatives, notably the International Bankers Forum as Board Member. He regularly speaks and publishes on topics encompassing Digitalization, AI-BigData, Blockchain, Phygital Client Management, Digital-ID, Financial Innovation. He completed the INSEAD International Directors Programme, studied Strategic Decision and Risk Management at Stanford University and holds a Master in Strategy and Change Management from Dauphine University. Frank is also an Auditor in Science and Technology of the Institut des Hautes Etudes pour la Science et la Technologie.