Yann Metz Pasquier
About Yann Metz Pasquier
Yann Metz Pasquier serves as the EVP and General Manager of Digital Banking Solutions at Sopra Banking Software and Co-Head of Sopra Steria Ventures. He has extensive experience in the technology and banking sectors, holding various roles in investment and management across multiple companies since 2013.
Work at Sopra Banking Software
Yann Metz Pasquier serves as the Executive Vice President and General Manager of Digital Banking Solutions at Sopra Banking Software. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the development of a cloud-native banking platform tailored for financial institutions across retail, professional, and SME sectors in the EMEA region. His role involves overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of digital banking initiatives.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his position at Sopra Banking Software, Yann Metz Pasquier co-heads Sopra Steria Ventures, a role he has undertaken since 2023. He is also a Board Observer at Algoan and a Limited Partner Advisory Committee Member at MAYA CAPITAL, both roles initiated in 2023. His involvement in these capacities reflects his commitment to fostering innovation and strategic partnerships within the technology sector.
Previous Experience at Sopra Steria
Prior to his current roles, Yann Metz Pasquier worked at Sopra Steria as the Director of Sopra Steria Ventures from 2019 to 2023. He also served as Chief Marketing Officer for Sopra Banking Software from 2019 to 2022 and held a position in Corporate Development for North America in 2018. His progression within the company showcases his extensive experience in managing and developing business units.
Education and Expertise
Yann Metz Pasquier holds a Master’s Degree in Business & Finance from Esdes Business School, obtained between 2006 and 2011. He furthered his education with an MBA from Harvard Business School from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he has completed a certificate in Fintech from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2016 and participated in a pre-seed accelerator program at the Founder Institute in 2013.
Investment and Entrepreneurial Activities
Yann Metz Pasquier has been active as an angel investor in various startups, including Wavy and Datananas. He co-founded Upfluence, where he served as CFO and Product Design from 2013 to 2018. His experience in both investment and entrepreneurship highlights his involvement in nurturing technology companies and fostering innovation in the digital landscape.