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MARC BUCKENS

MARC BUCKENS

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO | Board Member

Logement Pour Tous
01.2019 - 01.2025
  • Lead a social housing agency managing 950 housing units, growing by over 50% in the past five years
  • Drive partnerships with 20+ social organizations focused on refugees, youth assistance, and homelessness
  • Oversee strategic operations, including IT systems, finance, and organizational development

Independent Consultant
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • Architect and EPB Certifier for the Walloon Region
  • Developed a spin-off company and tools to prevent burnout, ("Preventing Burn-out Test.")
  • Board Member at several international financial institutions: Dexia Nederland (Holland), Dexia-Sabadell (Spain), Dexia Lettre de Gage (Luxembourg), and Dexia Kommunalbank Deutschland (Germany)
  • Director at ICMA (International Capital Market Association), providing expertise in global bond market regulations and best practices

Head of Financial Management Department | Member of Executive Committee

Dexia
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Spearheaded restructuring efforts, including negotiations with European Commission and French and Belgian governments
  • Led the development of the bank's resolution plan during the financial crisis

Member of Management Committee | Financial Markets

Dexia
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Oversaw financial products for clients, including project financing and equity-linked products
  • Led risk management for interest rates, foreign exchange, and equity trading

CEO | Dexia Securities

Dexia
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Managed equity issuance and brokerage, leading multiple successful stock offerings

Head of Financial Engineering | International Responsibilities

Dexia
01.1991 - 01.2005
  • Created a global portfolio system for Dexia, working with teams in New York, Brussels, and other international offices
  • Negotiated and implemented tax-efficient structures to avoid double taxation with US and Belgian tax authorities

CFO & COO

Development Bank of Seychelles
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Established and led the financial department, reducing non-payment arrears from 30% to under 10%
  • Negotiated refinancing agreements with major international institutions like the European Investment Bank
  • Supported the growth and infrastructure development of the bank

Banque Indosuez
01.1986 - 01.1988
  • Developed IT systems for remote payments, improving operational efficiency for corporate clients
  • Interest Rate Swap and Currency Option Trader

Free University of Brussels
01.1985 - 01.1986
  • Developed IT of a speech synthesizer for ATMs (Bancontact)

Summary

Top-notch [Job Title] with proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with commitment to staying informed about latest trends, technologies and best practices.

Timeline

CEO | Board Member - Logement Pour Tous
01.2019 - 01.2025
- Independent Consultant
01.2013 - 01.2019
Head of Financial Management Department | Member of Executive Committee - Dexia
01.2011 - 01.2013
CEO | Dexia Securities - Dexia
01.2008 - 12.2008
Member of Management Committee | Financial Markets - Dexia
01.2005 - 01.2008
Head of Financial Engineering | International Responsibilities - Dexia
01.1991 - 01.2005
CFO & COO - Development Bank of Seychelles
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Banque Indosuez
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Free University of Brussels
01.1985 - 01.1986

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