Jocelyn Darbroudi

• Assessing long-term viability of proposed business ventures by examining potential risks and rewards through a rigorous due diligence process.
• Serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing candid feedback on key matters affecting the organization's strategic direction and performance.

• Enhancing donor relations by developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies.
• Mentoring emerging leaders within organization, cultivating a pipeline of talent for future leadership roles.

• Collaborated with fellow board members to identify potential risks and opportunities for organizational improvement.
• Promoted transparency within board operations by actively engaging in open communication channels among all members.
• Increased Advisory Board effectiveness by providing strategic guidance and insight into industry trends.

• Strengthening organization's competitive position by identifying and implementing strategic technology partnerships.
• Enhancing communication and collaboration within community.

• Developed comprehensive business plans that guided company towards long-term success and profitability.

Securex is a not-listed Belgian HR service provider company of 1600+ employees, 300 m€ annual revenue and active in 5 EU countries

Additional to the achievement mentioned above:

• Acted as a member of executive committee and responsible for the captive IT company within the group.
• Led digital transformation initiatives to modernize business processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Streamlined IT operations by consolidating systems and implementing process improvements.

• Managed executive staff recruitment, hiring, and performance evaluations to maintain an effective leadership team.
• Created a positive organizational culture by promoting transparency, inclusivity, and open communication among all stakeholders.
• Ensured fiscal responsibility by overseeing budget development, financial reporting, and internal controls.

DKV is a Belgian health Insurance branch of ERGO with 600+ employees and approx 750 m€ revenue

Additional to the achievement mentioned above:

• Responsible for an organization of 80+ IT professional delivering IT, CISO and digital services.
• Led digital transformation initiatives to modernize business processes and improve overall efficiency.
• Streamlined IT operations by consolidating systems and implementing process improvements.
• Fostered cross-functional collaboration by building relationships between IT professionals and stakeholders across the organization.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement within the IT department through regular performance evaluations and skill development opportunities.
• Enhanced cybersecurity measures by conducting risk assessments and implementing security protocols.

Argenta is a privately-held Belgian retail Bank and Insurance company with 2500+ employees active in 3 countries

• Responsible for the biggest IT domain, a multidisciplinary team of 65 IT professional and 4 major outsourcing contracts involving the core banking systems
• Counterpart of core business Saving, Payment and Investment
• Professionalizing IT architecture and project portfolio management
• Assisting with implementing Enterprise architecture office for the CIO office.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
• Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.

Additional to the achievements mentioned above:

• Responsible for the consulting business in the Netherlands and Nordic countries (6.5 m €; 30 employees)
• Served as a deputy to Transformation Consulting GWE (great west Europe) region (17 m€; 100 employees).
• Re-launched consulting business in the Netherlands and Nordic countries (6.5 m €; 30 employees) resulting in 75% lower overhead cost and utilization rate up to 79% (from lower than 60%)
• Improved and sustained the profitability of the regional unit to 25%
• Created a strong footprint for Transformation Consulting across HP top 1000 global accounts
• Earned a top-achievers award in 2010 (one of the 200 people of 350,000 global team)

• Electronic Data Systems was one of the largest outsourcing company (Acquired by HP for over 13 B$ in 2008)
• Started as an expatriate in application development and grew to an all-around digital leader and a serial intrapreneur leading a global team of 500 people, directly and through offshoring contracts.
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.

• Degree Awarded with Cum Laude.