Pascal van Wynendaele

Pascal Van Wynendaele possesses extensive experience in the fintech and technology sectors, currently serving as a Senior Advisor for Crypto-Assets and Open-Banking & Blockchain at Desjardins since August 2020. Additionally, Pascal is a member of the Technological Innovation Advisory Committee at the Autorité des marchés financiers (Québec) and serves as a Fintech Coach and Industry Expert at Fintech Cadence, where coaching for early-stage fintech startups is a key focus. Previous roles include Fintech Fellow at District 3 Innovation Centre, Innovation Consultant for Blockchain at Maltem Consulting Group, and Community Outreach Manager at Fintech Cadence. Pascal's earlier career at Nokia spanned change management and deployment roles, demonstrating expertise in project management and product pricing strategies. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Marketing and Business from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL and an Engineer's degree in Electronics and Computer Science from Polytech Sorbonne, complemented by various specialized fintech and marketing certifications.