Femke Blancquaert

Femke Blancquaert currently serves as the Global Chief Operating Officer for the Legal Division at Crédit Agricole CIB, a role that has been held since 2007. With extensive experience in legal and operational environments, Femke has previously held positions such as Chief of Staff and COO of the IT & Operations Services Department, as well as leading Operations Strategy & Innovation within the Operations Department. Femke's career includes notable roles at BNP Paribas CIB, where involvement in permanent control and international financing was significant, and at Clifford Chance LLP, focusing on banking and structured finance. Academic credentials include an Executive MBA from HEC Paris and a Master of Laws from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University, complemented by a Doctor of Law from KU Leuven and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Antwerp.