Pieterjan Vandaele

Pieterjan Vandaele is a seasoned professional in business development and financial partnerships, currently serving as Senior Director at Circle since March 2023. Prior to this role, Pieterjan was the Director of Business Development and Financial Partnerships at Smartpay, where a cost-free BNPL solution was developed for Japan. Experience includes a product focus at Stripe, leading engineering at Paidy, product management at Coiney, and consulting roles across various sectors. Pieterjan's educational credentials include an MBA from Vlerick Business School and a Master's in Civil and Biomedical Engineering from Ghent University, complemented by executive training in sustainability.