Founder COVILA
Vincent Lapras, MBA'96J is a distinguished executive with extensive experience in the financial and technology sectors. He holds an MBA from INSEAD, earned in 1996, and an engineering degree from École Centrale de Paris, obtained in 1990.
Vincent is the Founder of COVILA, a role he has held since 2015. Before founding COVILA, he served as Senior Vice President at MasterCard from 2005 to 2015, where he played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and strategic initiatives. His career also includes significant roles as Vice President at Western Union / First Data (2001-2005), Marketing Director at Cofinoga (1998-2001), Manager at GE Capital (1996-1998), and Consultant at Braxton Associate (1990-1995).
In addition to his professional career, Vincent is actively involved in several public positions and appointments. He is the President of the INSEAD Alumni Fund France and the Founder of Quinquennales Centraliennes, showcasing his commitment to fostering alumni engagement and professional development.
Fluent in both English and French, Vincent Lapras combines his technical background and business acumen to drive success in every endeavor. His broad experience managing and leading diverse organizations underscores his exceptional expertise and strategic insight in the global financial and technology sectors.
