Youri de Koster

Youri de Koster is a Senior Manager at Accenture the Netherlands, serving as the Technology & Innovation Lead for Financial Markets with a focus on Capital Markets, Asset Managers, Investment Companies, and Pension Operators. With extensive expertise in Cloud Transformation, Digitalization, Technology Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computing, Youri has played pivotal roles in various companies including APG, where responsibilities included leading Digitalization and AI initiatives. Youri has also worked with notable organizations such as ING and Shell, primarily in the fields of Robotics and Business Strategy. In addition to a professional background in technology consulting, Youri is an internationally certified kitesurfing instructor with the International Kiteboarding Organization and is actively involved with Harlem Kitesurfing. Academic credentials include a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Groningen.