Paul van Straaten

Paul Van Straaten currently serves as the Group Lead Buyer for Consultancy & Non IT Services and for Professional Services - Transversal Projects at BNP Paribas since August 2021. Prior experience includes roles as an Assistant Knowledge Manager at Start-Up Chile, where responsibilities included developing strategies for training sessions and enhancing mentor network processes, as well as a Business Development Assistant at Worldwide Events, focusing on logistics, CRM management, and market research. Paul holds a Master’s degree in International Purchasing & Innovation Management and an EBP International degree from KEDGE Business School, along with a Bachelor's degree in International Management from Kozminski University and a Baccalauréat in Sciences from Lycee Villa Pia.