Hecham Cherifi

Hecham Cherifi has extensive experience in IT strategy, governance, and finance across multiple organizations, currently holding a position at Groupe BPCE since January 2016, where responsibilities include transformation of operational models in payments and banking activities. As a Professor at Institut Mines-Télécom Business School and Université Paris Descartes, Hecham teaches Enterprise Architecture, Economics, Corporate Finance, and Banking Techniques. Previous roles encompass significant positions at Natixis Corporate & Investment Bank, including Chief Data Officer, where focus was on optimizing syndicated loan sales and overseeing data quality management. Hecham has also contributed to IT management and performance in various capacities at Société Générale and HSBC, alongside earlier positions in both technology and research. Hecham holds an MBA from ESSEC Business School and additional degrees in engineering and economics from notable institutions.