Astrid Coppens
About Astrid Coppens
Astrid Coppens serves as the Head of Cloud and Interfaces in Product Management at Swift, where she has held various roles since 1999. Her extensive experience includes positions such as Global Account Director and Pre-sales and Project Manager, primarily based in La Hulpe, Belgium.
Current Role at Swift
Astrid Coppens serves as the Head of Cloud and Interfaces in Product Management at Swift. She has held this position since 2018, contributing to the development and management of cloud-based solutions and interface technologies. Her role involves overseeing product strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with market needs and organizational goals.
Previous Positions at Swift
Astrid Coppens has extensive experience at Swift, having held multiple roles since 1999. She worked as a Support Analyst from 1999 to 2002, then as a Service Manager from 2002 to 2004. After a brief hiatus, she returned as a Pre-sales and Project Manager from 2004 to 2008. She continued to advance her career at Swift, serving as Global Account Director from 2014 to 2016, and later as Head of Swift Gpi, EMEA from 2017 to 2018. Her diverse roles reflect her expertise in various aspects of product management and client relations.
Educational Background
Astrid Coppens has a solid educational foundation in management and engineering. She studied at Ku Leuven, focusing on Engineering from 1994 to 1999. She furthered her education with studies in Entrepreneurial Studies at Iese Business School. Additionally, she attended Vlerick Business School from 2010 to 2011, enhancing her management skills. She also completed a brief program at Solvay Brussels School in 2004.
Experience in Community Initiatives
Astrid Coppens has played a significant role in community initiatives at Swift. She served as Head of Community Initiatives, EMEA in 2009 for eight months, and later as Head of Technical Sales and Community Initiatives, EMEA from 2009 to 2011. Her involvement in these initiatives highlights her commitment to fostering collaboration and engagement within the community.
Project Management Expertise
Astrid Coppens has demonstrated project management expertise throughout her career at Swift. She was the Target2-securities Programme Manager from 2012 to 2013, where she managed key projects related to securities. Her experience in various managerial roles has equipped her with the skills necessary to lead complex projects and drive successful outcomes.