Philip Holemans
About Philip Holemans
Philip Holemans serves as the Global Group CFO at OANDA, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership across Europe. His previous roles include CFO positions at MONETA Money Bank and WiZink, as well as significant tenures at GE Capital in various capacities.
Work at OANDA
Philip Holemans serves as the Global Group CFO at OANDA, a fintech group owned by CVC Capital Partners. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Antwerp, Flemish Region, Belgium. In his role, he plays a key part in shaping the financial strategy and operations of the company, contributing to its overall growth and stability in the financial technology sector.
Previous Experience in Financial Leadership
Philip Holemans has extensive experience in financial leadership roles across various European countries. Before joining OANDA, he served as CFO and Vice Chairman of the Board at MONETA Money Bank from 2016 to 2019 in Prague. He also held the position of Chief Financial Officer at WiZink in Madrid from 2019 to 2020. His previous roles include multiple positions at GE Capital, where he served as CFO for different regions and functions, including Germany, Benelux, and GE Money Bank Switzerland.
Education and Expertise
Philip Holemans earned a Master's degree in TEW from KU Leuven, where he studied from 1988 to 1993. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance. He has developed expertise in financial planning and analysis, supply chain finance, and financial systems implementation throughout his career.
Background in Financial Systems and Project Implementation
Philip Holemans has a background in financial systems and project implementation, having worked as the Financial Systems & Project Implementation Leader at GE Fleet Services Europe from 1998 to 2002. This role involved leading initiatives that enhanced financial processes and systems, contributing to improved operational efficiency.
Career Progression and Key Roles
Philip Holemans has progressed through various roles in finance since the early stages of his career. He began as a Business Analyst at Caradon Stelrad in Belgium and later took on positions such as European Finance Assistant at Johnson Controls Europe and Senior FP&A Analyst at IMS Health. His career includes significant roles at GE Capital, where he accumulated experience in financial planning, analysis, and leadership across multiple European markets.