Nawel Boutarouk

Nawel Boutarouk, a professional with a diverse background, was born and raised in Algeria and received education in France and the USA.

She is passionate about empowering women to take control of their finances and invest in their future, aiming to provide every woman the ability to feel confident in financial decisions.

With over 16 years of experience, Nawel has a unique blend of technical and entrepreneurial expertise, holding an engineering degree in CyberSecurity and an MBA from MIT & HKS in entrepreneurship, deep tech, and innovation.

Her early career in cybersecurity involved pioneering work in Ethical Hacking, focusing on pushing boundaries and enhancing agility and responsibility, with a track record of conducting numerous intrusion tests.

In her professional journey, Nawel has led the setup and management of risk and information security departments for global companies like Sanofi and Monoprix, and engaged in cutting-edge projects with renowned organizations such as Nissan, NASA, and BT in securing systems for autonomous vehicles.

Nawel's career is defined by her willingness to explore new territories, simplify complex problems, and prioritize top-notch service and customer experience.

She brings a multicultural perspective, having lived across Europe, Africa, and the USA.

Her educational background includes a Master of Business Administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, studies in Social and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, and an Engineer's degree in CyberSecurity from Institut Mines-Télécom Business School.

Nawel has held key roles in various organizations like OLYMPES, Femmes Business Angels, 7th Partners, CGI Business Consulting, and Wavestone, showcasing her strategic, operational, and cybersecurity acumen.