Frank Versmessen
About Frank Versmessen
Frank Versmessen serves as the Head of Customers and Partner Security and Resilience at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having worked in various roles at SWIFT and Euroclear over several decades.
Current Role at SWIFT
Frank Versmessen currently serves as the Head of Customers and Partner Security and Resilience at SWIFT. He has held this position since 2022, overseeing security measures and resilience strategies for customers and partners. His role focuses on enhancing security frameworks and ensuring robust resilience protocols within the organization, based in Brussels, Belgium.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Before his current role, Frank Versmessen held multiple positions at SWIFT. He was the Head of Customer Security and CSP Programme Director from 2021 to 2022, and prior to that, he served as Head of Controls, Attestation & Assurance in Global Security from 2019 to 2021. His extensive tenure at SWIFT also includes roles such as Head of Regulatory Affairs, Head of Post Trade - Equities & Fixed Income, and Senior Market Manager in Securities Markets.
Experience at Euroclear
Frank Versmessen worked at Euroclear from 1993 to 1996. His roles included Analyst and later Product Manager Communication. This experience contributed to his understanding of financial markets and operational processes, which he later applied in his various roles at SWIFT.
Educational Background
Frank Versmessen studied at KUL, where he achieved a degree as a Polytechnical Engineer. His education laid the foundation for his career in the financial services industry, equipping him with technical skills and knowledge relevant to his roles in security and market infrastructure.