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Pieter Franken

Investor

Senior Advisor at Fin Capital

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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Michiel KottingunlockedPieter: together at Delft University of Technology (1987–1991)
Pieter: together at Harvard Kennedy School
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Pieter: together at Hitachi, Central Research Laboratory

About

Pieter Franken is Group Chief Technology Officer at Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) with over 30 years in the financial industry, holding previous C-level positions at Citigroup, Shinsei Bank, Monex Group, and other financial institutions. He serves as a member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's International Technology Advisory Panel and is a Founding Member of the ASEAN Innovation Network, and holds a MSc in Computer Science from Delft University and serves as Guest Professor at Keio University. His expertise spans digital transformation, fintech, financial inclusion, regtech, and cybersecurity across Asia-Pacific markets.

Experience

  1. Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)Group Chief Technology Officercurrent2026 — presentSingapore
  2. GFTN JapanRepresentative Directorcurrent2023 — presentTokyo
  3. GFTN Forum, JapanCo-Foundercurrent2023 — presentTokyo, Japan
  4. SafecastRepresentative Director and Co-foundercurrent2011 — presentTokyo, Japan
  5. SIMBASCo-Foundercurrent2023 — presentSingapore
  6. Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)Advisor, International Technology Advisory Panelcurrent2016 — presentSingapore
  7. Sembcorp Industries LtdSenior Advisorcurrent2023 — presentSingapore
  8. RegGenomeSenior Advisorcurrent2022 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  9. Griffith Asia InstituteAdjunct Fellowcurrent2023 — presentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
  10. American Chamber of Commerce in JapanVice Chairman, Alternative Investment Committeecurrent2018 — presentTokyo, Japan
  11. Emerada Co.,LtdAdvisorcurrent2021 — presentTokyo, Japan
  12. Emerada Co.,LtdBoard Member2018 — 2021Tokyo, Japan
  13. Keio UniversityGuest Professor, Keio Block Chain Labcurrent2018 — presentTokyo, Japan
  14. Keio UniversitySenior Researcher, Murai Lab, Keio Research Institute at SFCcurrent2008 — presentKanagawa, Japan
  15. ModuleQChief Information Security Officer2019 — 2025Palo Alto, CA, USA
  16. ModuleQDistinguished Engineer2011 — 2025Palo Alto, Ca, USA
  17. ElevandiMember of the Board2021 — 2024Singapore, Singapore
  18. UnionDigital BankAdvisor to CEO and Executive Director of the Board2021 — 2022Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
  19. UnionDigital BankChief Transformation, Technology & Operations Officer2021 — 2022Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines
  20. Monex Group, Inc.Senior Advisor2017 — 2022Tokyo, Japan
  21. Monex Group, Inc.Executive Director2012 — 2017Tokyo, Japan
  22. Monex Group, Inc.Chief Technology Officer2011 — 2017Tokyo, Japan
  23. MIT Media LabResearch Affiliate, Digital Currency Initiative (DCI)2018 — 2021Cambridge, MA, USA
  24. MIT Media LabResearch Affiliate, Center for Civic Media2014 — 2019Cambridge, MA, United States
  25. Shinsei BankDeputy CIO/CTO - General Manager - IT Division2000 — 2011Tokyo, Japan
  26. Shinsei BankGeneral Manager - Retail Systems Division2001 — 2007Tokyo, Japan
  27. Shinsei BankHead of Operations - General Manager - Retail Service Division2004 — 2006Tokyo, Japan
  28. APLUS CO. LTD.CIO2006 — 2010Tokyo, Japan
  29. Citigroup / CitibankVice President - Technology Division1992 — 2000Tokyo, Japan
  30. Hitachi, Central Research LaboratoryInvited Researcher1990 — 1992
  31. PanasonicResearcher, R&D Center1989Osaka, Japan

Skills & more

Strategy56Business Analysis49Start-ups36IT Management35Business Development29Management Consulting19Product Management16Program Management18Cloud Computing17Risk Management15Entrepreneurship14Mobile Devices9
+12 moreProject PlanningOutsourcingStrategic PartnershipsVendor ManagementInformation TechnologyCRMVenture CapitalSoftware DevelopmentMobile ApplicationsOpen Source SoftwareBlockchainJapanese

Languages Dutch · English · French · German · Japanese · Latin

  • Lean Startup Mentor — Lean Startup Machine
  • SEI CMM CBA Assessment Leader — SEI CMM
  • Open Water Diver, National Geographic DriverNational, Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) — PADI
  • Berkeley Nucleonics SAM 940 Defender / Revealer Radio Isotope Identification — Berkeley Nucleonics

From Pieter's professional profile.

Colleagues at Fin Capital

Allison Leake
Vice President at Fin Capital
Chris Johnson
Analyst at Fin Capital
Christian Ostberg
General Partner at Fin Capital
Claire Beale
Sr. Executive Assistant at Fin Capital
Daria Davydenko
Vice President at Fin Capital
Domenica Cevallos
Associate at Fin Capital
Fan Wen
Principal & Director of AI at Fin Capital
Hayata Tokizawa
Vice President at Fin Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pieter Franken?
Pieter Franken is Group Chief Technology Officer at Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) with over 30 years in the financial industry, holding previous C-level positions at Citigroup, Shinsei Bank, Monex Group, and other financial institutions. He serves as a member of the Monetary Authority of Singapore's International Technology Advisory Panel and is a Founding Member of the ASEAN Innovation Network, and holds a MSc in Computer Science from Delft University and serves as Guest Professor at Keio University. His expertise spans digital transformation, fintech, financial inclusion, regtech, and cybersecurity across Asia-Pacific markets.
Where does Pieter Franken work?
Pieter Franken is Senior Advisor at Fin Capital.
Where did Pieter Franken go to school?
Pieter Franken studied at Harvard Kennedy School (Course in Exponential Fundraising (CEF)); Delft University of Technology (Master Degree with Honours, Computer Science); Spieringshoek (Grammer School).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Keio University4

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Also worked at Shinsei Bank6

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