The three European Supervisory Authorities (EBA, EIOPA and ESMA – ESAs) have appointed Marc Andries to lead their new joint Directorate in charge of oversight activities for critical third-party providers established by the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Marc Andries takes up his new role as Director for DORA joint oversight on 1 October 2024.
In his role as DORA Joint Oversight Director, Marc Andries will be responsible for implementing and running an oversight framework for critical ICT third-party service providers (CTPPs) at a pan-European scale, contributing to the smooth operations and stability of the EU financial sector.
Marc Andries has held responsibilities in the areas of IT for more than thirty years, with experience in ICT project management, oversight and supervision. He has been an active member of many international groups dealing with ICT risks. Prior to assuming this role, Marc Andries was Chief Inspector at Banque de France and Head of the IT Inspection Unit at the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR).