Full Name

Bernard Nicolay

Job Title

Adjunct Finance Professor & Academic Director

Company

Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management

Speaker Bio

Bernard Nicolay is a finance expert, educator, and investor passionate about fostering innovation and sustainable value in financial markets. He is an Adjunct Finance Professor and Academic Director at Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (ULB) and a Guest Lecturer at Université Paris Dauphine-PSL and Cnam, specializing in sustainable finance, risk management, and financial innovation. With over 25 years of executive experience at BNP Paribas, AXA, Credit Suisse, and Arthur D. Little, Bernard now serves as a Senior Advisor, supporting companies in finance, strategy, and governance. He is also a seed investor and mentor to fintech and impact-driven startups, affiliated with BeAngels. Beyond finance, Bernard is an active board member and supporter of charitable initiatives, including Rise for Kids Belgium and the Demoucelle Parkinson Charity. He holds a degree from Solvay Brussels School and an MBA from INSEAD, and is fluent in French, English, Dutch, and Italian.