I am thrilled to see European financial leaders embrace and accelerate change through innovation and a dynamic M&A agenda.

Jan Bellens

EY-Parthenon EMEIA Financial Services Leader

Passionate leader focused on creating value through innovation for financial services’ clients. Global citizen. Keen traveler.

As the EY-Parthenon EMEIA Financial Services Leader, Jan and his team focus on helping financial institutions shape value-creation strategies and support their implementation across a targeted change portfolio. Working with executive teams from leading international institutions, he counsels them on growth and business transformation strategies.

Jan has worked with clients in over 20 countries, bringing a truly diverse and international perspective.

How Jan is building a better working world

“I am excited about the potential for the financial industry to innovate and enhance financial health. Through innovation and forward-thinking strategies, financial professionals and institutions can significantly elevate the quality of life and support the overall wellbeing of individuals and society. This will not only be pivotal in fostering societal progress but also in driving substantial economic growth which will generate considerable benefits for all.”

Jan’s latest thinking

Four enablers for harnessing the power of PayTech

Payments providers need to consider customer experience design, risk, technology, and data and analytics to achieve smart growth. Read our latest article.

28 Sep 2023 Jan Bellens +1

Why Gen Z talent will make or break the future of banking

To attract talent with tomorrow’s skills, banks will need to win over a Gen Z workforce. Learn more.

10 Jul 2023 Jan Bellens +3

Costly delivery challenges as Basel deadline nears

EY survey shows wide disparities in readiness and approach to Basel 3 Reforms as regulators increase scrutiny following bank failures. Discover more.

16 May 2023 Jared Chebib +1

Customer centricity in banking transformation

An alarmingly high number of transformations are unsuccessful. Could a laser focus on customer centricity be the key to success? Learn more.

28 Feb 2023 Jan Bellens +1

How bank CROs are responding to volatility and shifting risk profiles

The EY/IIF global bank risk management survey shows that banks must manage multiple interconnected risks and the impacts of external events.

10 Jan 2023 Jan Bellens +2

How can harnessing the power of ecosystems make finance effortless?

Financial services companies can build ecosystems to create value for all stakeholders – but must transform their operations to deliver.

16 Jun 2022

How can banks transform for a new generation of customers?

EY’s consumer banking survey reveals how banks need to transform to meet rising customer expectations. Find out more.

07 Oct 2021 Jan Bellens +2

Five questions about banking in today’s digital age, answered

EY’s banking leaders discuss how banks can best use their data to make financial products more engaging, to better serve their customers.

11 Mar 2021 Kathleen Calabro +1

How a prudent cost reduction strategy proved integral to a bank’s growth opportunity

We helped a leading global retail bank design a cost transformation strategy that delivered results.

20 Aug 2020 Jan Bellens +1
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