Axel Foucault
About Axel Foucault
Axel Foucault is the Head of Operations and Compliance at Sleek, with extensive experience in finance and education sectors. He has held various leadership roles at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking and served as President of the Board of Directors at the French School in Singapore.
Current Role at Sleek
Axel Foucault serves as the Head of Operations and Compliance at Sleek, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His leadership contributes to the company's efficiency and adherence to industry regulations in Singapore.
Previous Experience at Societe Generale
Foucault has extensive experience at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking (SGCIB), where he held various senior roles. He worked as Director of Internal Audit from 2005 to 2007 in Canada, and later served as Director - COO for Commodities in Asia and Market Capital Activities in Singapore from 2010 to 2019. His roles included Deputy Regional Head of Middle Office in Asia and Regional Head of Product Control Group in Asia.
Leadership in Education
Foucault has also made significant contributions to the education sector in Singapore. He served as President of the Board of Directors at the Lycée Français de Singapour from 2013 to 2018, and as Hon President from 2018 to 2020. His leadership was instrumental in guiding the institution through organizational changes.
Educational Background
Axel Foucault holds an Engineering Degree from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy, which he completed from 1992 to 1995. He also earned an Executive MBA from Université Panthéon Sorbonne (Paris I) / IAE Paris between 1999 and 2001. Additionally, he is a Certified Internal Auditor, having studied at The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in Singapore.
Professional Skills and Advocacy
Foucault has a strong track record in managing operations and compliance in multicultural environments, particularly within the finance and education sectors. He advocates for the importance of human capital as a primary asset in driving successful organizations. His career reflects a commitment to sustainable growth and transformation through strategic projects.