Philippe Laurensy is a Managing Director and CEO of Euroclear's Asia Pacific markets. In this role, he is responsible for designing and implementing the company's Asian strategy with the objective of seizing new growth opportunities in the region. He took on this position in mid-September and reports to Euroclear's CEO Valerie Urbain.

With over 35 years of experience at Euroclear, Philippe Laurensy most recently held the position of Head of Product, Strategy & Innovation for the Euroclear group. His extensive knowledge of Euroclear's portfolio, strategy and client base will be key benefit in his new responsibilities. Previously, he led Euroclear's Commercial division, overseeing sales, marketing and relationships with customers across the group.

Mr Laurensy took up an MC position in Euroclear UK and Ireland and Board from 2013 until 2016, as well as in the Risk and Audit Committee of ESES from 2013 until 2018.

Previously, Mr. Laurensy headed a team of product managers responsible for managing and developing Euroclear's range of products and services. Mr. Laurensy' s responsibilities included research, pricing and service quality across products.

Earlier, Mr. Laurensy was head of the Custody and New Issues Operations departments at Euroclear Bank from 1997 to 2000, with responsibility for managing Euroclear's operational activities in those domains.

From 1994 to 1997, Mr. Laurensy was Senior Relationship Manager for investment banks within Euroclear's Commercial division. Before this, he was Network Manager for Asia, Central Europe and North America from 1992 to 1994. And prior to this, he was Relationship Manager for France from 1991 to 1992. Mr. Laurensy joined Euroclear in 1987, holding various positions in operations until 1991.

Mr. Laurensy holds a Bachelor's degree in Applied Economics from the University of Liege (Belgium) {1984) and a Master's degree in Accountancy and Finance from the International Institute of Commerce and the European University, San Francisco, USA (1986).