Aleksey Shemyakin is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business, IT, and digital transformation across various financial institutions. Aleksey currently serves as the Director and Head of Trade Finance IT at Crédit Agricole CIB, while also leading the Strategic Cash Management Transformation Program. Previously, Aleksey operated an independent consulting practice as a Business, IT & Digital Transformation Advisor. Additional roles include serving as a Business, IT & Digital Transformation Manager in the Financial Services Industry at Accenture and working as an IT Application Delivery Leader and Senior Implementation Consultant at MAG Consulting. Aleksey began a career as a Startup Manager and Team Leader at Avis Media Group. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Mathematics (MehMath) from Lomonosov Moscow State University, attained between 2002 and 2007, and ongoing education at Q Center in St. Charles, USA, since 2008.