Davy Kouakou

Davy Kouakou has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries and roles. Davy began their career as an Assistant Project Manager at Arcelor Mittal Canada in 2000. Davy then worked as a Financial Analyst at Natexis Banques Populaires in 2001. In 2002, they joined Ernst & Young as an Auditor.

From 2004 to 2009, Davy worked at Kurt Salmon as a Senior Consultant, specializing in initiating and executing finance transformation strategies for multinational corporations. During this time, they managed consolidation system implementations, established group Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and implemented dashboard reporting to enhance business performance visibility.

In 2010, Davy joined Linedata as a Regional Financial Controller for the Asia-Pacific region. Davy was responsible for monthly reporting, ensuring compliance with policies, and successfully integrating acquisitions. Davy then progressed to the role of Business Line Financial Controller for Hedge Funds, where they supported business growth and partnered with sales teams.

From 2014 to 2016, Davy served as the Group IT Controller at Linedata, coordinating finance teams globally and automating IT costs management and forecasting. Davy then became a Business Manager for QRMO, supervising a cross-functional team and developing product roadmaps to enhance operational efficiency.

Currently, Davy holds the position of Vice President Finance at Linedata, leading a multicultural finance team across Hong Kong and Mumbai. Davy collaborates with management to develop and execute annual strategic plans and enhance business insight through the implementation of management dashboards.

Davy KOUAKOU attended NEOMA Business School from 1998 to 2002, where they obtained a Master's degree in Management Grande Ecole with a major in Finance.