Koen De Ridder
About Koen De Ridder
Koen De Ridder serves as the Head of Revenue Assurance at SWIFT, where he focuses on process reengineering and optimization in financial operations. With over a decade of experience in billing and revenue assurance, he has held various roles at SWIFT and previously worked at Ernst & Young.
Current Role at SWIFT
Koen De Ridder serves as the Head of Revenue Assurance at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he focuses on optimizing financial operations and process reengineering. His responsibilities include overseeing revenue assurance activities and ensuring the integrity of billing processes. De Ridder's extensive experience in financial operations supports his leadership in this critical area.
Previous Positions at SWIFT
Throughout his career at SWIFT, Koen De Ridder has held several key positions. He worked as a Billing Manager from 1998 to 2003 and later as a Financial Analyst from 1995 to 1997. After a brief tenure as Billing & Revenue Assurance Manager from 2004 to 2010, he transitioned to Head of Billing & Collection from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he served as Head of Customer Security Management for one year in 2012-2013.
Educational Background
Koen De Ridder has a solid educational foundation in economics. He studied at EHSAL Brussels, where he earned a Master's degree in Economics from 1985 to 1990. Prior to that, he attended Sint Theresiacollege from 1978 to 1984 and briefly studied at Katholieke Universiteit Brussel in 1984-1985.
Experience at Ernst & Young
Before joining SWIFT, Koen De Ridder worked at Ernst & Young as a Senior Auditor from 1991 to 1995. During his tenure, he gained experience in financial management, including conducting assignments related to mergers and acquisitions, liquidations, and spin-offs. This background provided him with valuable insights into financial operations and business case development.
Expertise in Financial Operations
Koen De Ridder possesses over a decade of experience in financial operations, with a strong focus on billing, revenue assurance, and credit and collection. His expertise extends to process reengineering and optimization within financial operations. He is recognized for his solutions-driven approach and team-building skills, particularly in the context of revenue assurance and financial management.