Veerle D'Haeger

Veerle D'Haeger has over 30 years of experience in the banking and finance sector, currently serving as a Senior Policy Advisor for Data Governance and Data Management at KBC Bank & Verzekering since November 2013. In this role, Veerle focuses on enhancing data governance and risk management, ensuring compliance with supervisory expectations and supporting management during audits. Prior to this position, Veerle held various roles at KBC Bank, including Expert Operational Risk Manager, Head of Retail Distribution Process Management, and Business Architect for Corporate Banking, contributing to operational risk frameworks and retail banking processes. Academic background includes a Master's degree in Physics from KU Leuven, a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Hasselt University, and a certificate from the Inter-Alpha Banking School & Management Programme. Additionally, Veerle is a certified Operational Risk Manager.