ESAs – A new DORA Joint Oversight Director

The three European supervisory authorities, EBA, EIOPA, and ESMA, have announced the appointment of Mr Marc Andries as head of their new joint directorate responsible for overseeing critical third-party providers, which has been established under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Mr Andries has taken on the role of DORA Joint Oversight Director as from October 1, 2024.

Mr  Andries will be responsible for the development and management of a pan-European supervisory framework for critical ICT service providers, contributing to the operational resilience and stability of the EU financial sector.

With over thirty years of experience in the IT field, Mr Andries has gained extensive expertise in the management and oversight of ICT projects and has been an active member of several international groups focused on ICT risks. Prior to this appointment, he acted as Chief Inspector at the Banque de France and Head of the IT Inspection Unit at the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR).