François Coupienne

François Coupienne is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in digital finance and innovation, currently serving as the Global Digital Lead at the UN Capital Development Fund since January 2013, with previous roles including Digital Economy & Innovation Program Manager and Digital Finance Specialist for multiple regions. As the founder of Wipango from January 2010 to December 2017, François has demonstrated entrepreneurial acumen. Prior consulting engagements include significant contributions to mobile financial services across various organizations from September 2008 to December 2012 and a tenure as Senior Innovation Manager at Fortis Group between January 2005 and September 2008. François's educational background includes an Impact Investing Programme from the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford and a degree in Commercial Engineering from Université catholique de Louvain, complemented by an MBA from ESAN in Lima, Peru.