Lydie SPECQUE

Lydie Specque serves as President and CEO of FIFA Clearing House SAS (FCH), a pioneering financial institution within the global sports ecosystem, established by FIFA in Paris in 2022 and regulated by France’s Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR).

Under her leadership, FCH manages the centralized processing of training rewards related to international football player transfers. Within its first two years, FCH accredited over 1,600 clubs from more than 100 football associations, covering both professional and amateur football clubs with diverse legal statuses. Lydie ensures that FCH’s strategic initiatives align with FIFA’s global objectives of promoting financial transparency, equity, and solidarity within international football. She actively supports the association’s commitment to rigorous governance practices and the highest risk management standards.

With over two decades of senior executive experience, Lydie has deep expertise in international financial services, particularly in cross-border payments, fintech innovation, and regulatory compliance. She began her career at Western Union, leading strategic growth initiatives, including the launch of money transfer services in 45 African countries. She then spent nearly seven years as CEO of a joint venture between Western Union and La Banque Postale, a credit institution regulated by the ACPR.

In 2014, Lydie expanded her international management experience as Director and Chief Representative for EMEA at the National Bank of Canada. Passionate about emerging payment technologies, she later held senior executive roles at fintech companies regulated by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and France’s ACPR. Her experience includes serving as CEO of Ditto Bank, a digital bank specializing in currency management, under the license of Banque Travelex.

Lydie holds an MBA and completed the International Executive Program at INSEAD.