Alain Raes
Founding Partner & Chief Commercial Officer at iPiD
Alain Raes is an experienced C-Suite Executive and global strategist acknowledged for leadership, business acumen, and operational transformation in the financial technology sector. As the Chief Commercial Officer of iPiD, Alain spearheads the company’s commercial endeavors, employing his strategic vision to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities, forge key partnerships, and drive revenue growth.
Formerly as the Chief Business Development Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee of SWIFT, with a tenure of 15 years, he helped to frame and deliver the company’s vision. Alain was accountable for the definition and execution of the global SWIFT business development strategy, a P&L of ~1 Billion € annual revenue, and 650 staff located in 27 countries worldwide. He is recognized for capitalizing on the intersection of market intelligence, business trends, and economic cycles to deliver profitable growth.