Laurent Gourévich
About Laurent Gourévich
Laurent Gourévich serves as the Head of Financial Institutions for Western Europe at Coface, a position he has held since 2018. His extensive career includes roles at HSBC and Coface, along with studies at notable French universities.
Current Role at Coface
Laurent Gourévich serves as the Head of Financial Institutions for Western Europe at Coface. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization's strategic initiatives in the region. His role involves overseeing relationships with financial institutions and enhancing Coface's service offerings to clients in Western Europe.
Previous Experience at Coface
Before his current role, Laurent Gourévich worked at Coface as the Global Head of Financial Institutions from 2015 to 2018. During this time, he was based in Belgrade, Vojvodina, Serbia, where he focused on developing partnerships and managing relationships with financial entities globally. He also briefly served as the Group Head of Partnerships in 2015 for six months.
Career at HSBC
Laurent Gourévich has extensive experience in the banking sector, particularly with HSBC. He worked as a Global Relationship Manager from 2007 to 2015, where he managed key accounts and developed client relationships. Prior to that, he served as a Relationship Manager for Large Corporates from 2003 to 2007, focusing on providing tailored financial solutions to large corporate clients.
Education Background
Laurent Gourévich studied at Université Panthéon Assas (Paris II) from 1992 to 1996, earning a degree that laid the foundation for his career in finance. He also attended Université de Caen Normandie for one year in 1997 to 1998. Additionally, he briefly studied at Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers in 1997.
Early Career at AFD
Laurent Gourévich began his professional career at AFD - Agence Française de Développement, where he worked as a VIE from 1998 to 2000 for two years. This experience provided him with insights into development finance and international cooperation, shaping his future roles in the financial sector.