Gerard Smit

Gerard Smit serves as the Strategic Transformation Director for Banking at Oracle since December 2021, specializing in technology and cloud within the EMEA region. With extensive experience in the IT sector, Gerard has held significant roles, including Chief Technology Officer BeNeLux at IBM, where Gerard was recognized as the first IBM Distinguished Engineer in The Netherlands. Gerard's leadership contributions include positions on the Board of Directors for ABIS and CIONET’s Supervisory Board, along with involvement in innovation and technology governance with VNO-NCW. Gerard's educational background includes advanced studies in business and technology from prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford and London Business School, culminating in degrees in Business Telematics and ICT Management.