Career Path
In 2024, Meriem Yacoubi became the Managing Partner of Baker Tilly DISRUPT, following the integration of her consultancy firm, DISRUPT, into Baker Tilly's international network in Morocco. With over 15 years of regional and international expertise, particularly in financial mathematics and actuarial science, Meriem has established herself as a leader in digital transformation and cybersecurity. Before joining Baker Tilly, she founded and led her consultancy firm for over three years, where she expanded her client portfolio and deepened her expertise in these areas.
Prior to founding her consultancy, Meriem served as Chief Digital Officer at a major local bank, where she implemented the digital strategy for the investment bank. In this role, she oversaw organization, recruitment, training, production deployment, and project security, driving significant digital transformation initiatives. Her earlier experience includes leading programs in digital transformation (Cap’Tech) and cybersecurity to international standards, including NIST.
Background
- 2022-2025: PhD focused on assessing the digital maturity of the banking sector in Morocco - Mohammed V University in Rabat.
- 2022-2023: Specialized Master's in Leadership and Innovative Projects, Ecole Centrale Supéléc Paris.
- 2014: Associate Member of the French Institute of Actuaries, Paris.
- 2013-2014: Specialized Master's in Actuarial Science, National School of Statistics and Economic Administration (ENSAE-Paristech), Paris.
- 2010: National Statistical Research Prize awarded by Banque Centrale Populaire for a project undertaken at CDG Capital.
- 2007-2010: State Engineer Cycle in Actuarial Science-Finance, National Institute of Statistics and Applied Economics (INSEA) Rabat.
Key Experiences
- Information Security and Cybersecurity: Expertise in international standards such as NIST, ANSSI, etc.
- Governance, Risk, and Regulatory Compliance: In-depth knowledge of GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and other regulatory frameworks.
- Technical and Organizational Security Audits: Conducted comprehensive security audits to ensure compliance and safeguard against threats.
- Project Management: Managed projects using Agile and Hybrid methodologies, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
- Strategic and Operational Vision: Developed a 360-degree strategic and operational vision for digital transformation initiatives.
- Cloud Infrastructure Modernization and Collaboration: Led efforts in cloud infrastructure modernization, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.
- Digital Trust and Data Protection: Focused on building digital trust through robust data protection strategies.
- Change Management: Successfully managed change initiatives to drive digital transformation and organizational adaptation.