Jean Emmanuel De Bien
About Jean Emmanuel De Bien
Jean Emmanuel De Bien serves as the Directeur Pre Sales MEA at Sopra Banking Software, bringing extensive experience in banking software solutions across Europe and Africa. He has managed significant projects, including the MEHARI program and various consulting roles in multiple countries.
Work at Sopra Banking Software
Jean Emmanuel De Bien has been serving as Directeur PreSales MEA at Sopra Banking Software since 2013. In this role, he focuses on pre-sales activities across Europe, Africa, and Asia. His responsibilities include engaging with clients to understand their banking software needs and presenting tailored solutions. He leverages his extensive experience in the banking software sector to enhance client relationships and drive business growth.
Education and Expertise
Jean Emmanuel De Bien studied at Université catholique de Louvain, where he earned the title of Ingénieur Agronome in Eaux & Forêts from 1977 to 1983. Prior to that, he completed his Humanités Latin-Sciences at Collège Saint Servais - Liège from 1971 to 1977. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in technology and banking software solutions.
Background
Jean Emmanuel De Bien has a diverse professional background, with extensive experience in implementing banking software solutions across Europe and Africa. He managed the MEHARI program, which involved 20,000 man-hours and a team of 60 people across six countries. His work also includes creating an ISP business called Adsnet while directing Delta Informatique's subsidiary in Cameroon.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jean Emmanuel De Bien has led significant projects, including a World Bank-funded initiative in Bujumbura, Burundi, as an IT expert for R.D. ENTRETIEN ROUTIER. He has also conducted audits of banking software for MERIDIEN BIAO BANK BURUNDI and managed software maintenance for archiving systems at CSI in Baghdad, Iraq. His contributions to the banking sector include adapting and implementing software solutions for various institutions.
Consulting Experience
Jean Emmanuel De Bien has provided consulting services for various banking software adaptations. Notably, he worked on adapting the BAS software to the Francophone banking context in Lusaka, Zambia, and implemented the GeBam software for Banque BELGOLAISE in Brussels. His consulting experience demonstrates his ability to tailor solutions to meet specific regional banking requirements.