Yannick De Smet

With Master%27s degrees in Law, Finance and Intelligence and over 20 years of cross-sector experience, I bring a unique combination of legal acumen, strategic insight, and operational leadership to the table. I’ve advised at the highest levels in business services, security, defence, finance, and innovation, and have consistently delivered growth, impact, and stakeholder value in complex environments.

I thrive as a board member or advisor where strategy, transformation, or governance are key, especially in companies navigating change, scaling operations, or operating in regulated or high-risk sectors such as security, defence, fintech, or critical infrastructure. My background includes leadership roles at Deloitte, NIBC Bank, G4S, the European Commission, and NATO, and I combine this with a powerful network, a future-focused mindset, and a proven ability to connect people, innovation, and purpose.

What sets me apart is not just my experience, but my drive to ask the right questions, challenge constructively, and help leadership teams see around corners.