Yannick Janssen
AXA GULF
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Yannick Janssen
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Raised in a ‘ tech family ’, I lit my passion for technology with my first Apple II , programming games at night for my little brother . From ancient technologies , through to cutting-edge innovation , I am all in with technology - as my wife tells me : “ you ’ re a geek ”. I graduated from the prestigious Thunderbird and ESSEC Business Schools and started my career in strategy and business intelligence . As an entrepreneur , I launched and invested in cloud companies . I gained deeper experience in leading fortune 500 transformation programmes , rejuvenating their application , infrastructure , innovation and operation landscape . I am lucky now to share my knowledge and vision for the future of technology during public speaking events and always enjoy mentoring startups in their path to success . I have enjoyed travelling the world thanks to my professional experiences , crossing the destiny of leading companies in their distinct industry ( Dell , Air France , ArcelorMittal , Accenture , Bank of Ireland , Etisalat …), working on e-government strategy ( Ras Al Khaimah emirate ), or preparing iconic events like Expo 2020 . As Head of Technology Acceleration , I am now responsible for the technology and innovation roadmaps of AXA Gulf Insurance in UAE , Oman , Bahrain and Qatar , and determined to go beyond our transformation in the new . Passionate about excellence , I have been blessed with a National Champion title in Powerlifting . JANUARY 2020