Katia Lauthan Derache

Katia Lauthan Derache has extensive experience in various leadership roles in the field of information technology. Katia is currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at CIDP - Centre International de Développement Pharmaceutique since 2022. Prior to this, they were the Head of IT and Digital at Bank One Limited from 2020 to 2022.

From 2013 to 2020, Katia worked at SofteamGroup, where they held positions such as Head of IT - Softeam Digital and IT Operations Manager. In these roles, they were responsible for recruiting, coaching, and managing the careers of IT consultants. Katia also had operational responsibilities for major clients in the banking industry.

Before joining SofteamGroup, Katia worked at Sungard Global Services as a Project Manager from 2010 to 2013. Their responsibilities included coordinating teams and ensuring the successful migration of banking platforms for BNPP Paribas.

Katia's early career includes a role as a Software Engineer at Capgemini from 2005 to 2010.

Overall, Katia Lauthan Derache has a strong background in IT leadership, project management, and software engineering.

Katia Lauthan Derache has a diverse education history. In 2019, they obtained a Certificate in Leading Digital Marketing Strategy from INSEAD. Prior to this, they pursued an Executive MBA from HEC Paris between 2016 and 2017, specializing in Major Differentiation through services. In 2002, they completed their degree as a Software Engineer from INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon, and from 2000 to 2002, they earned an IT and Mathematics Degree (DEUG MIAS) from Université de la Réunion. In their earlier education, Katia achieved a Cambridge Higher School Certificate from LCPL - Mauritius in 1999. Furthermore, they hold a PMP Certification from PMI, obtained in January 2014.