Summary
Filip Demaertelaere is a seasoned payments and security technology leader with over 17 years of experience building and managing POS terminal products, security modules and international software teams. As Head of POS Products at Worldline, he combines product management, business engineering and integrations to run large, cross-border portfolios and lifecycle operations. He has led teams of up to ~80 people across Europe and nearshore locations, driving secure platform development, certifications and go-to-market readiness for HSM and terminal solutions like ADYTON. Known for a pragmatic, analytical approach, he balances technical depth in hardware/software security and protocols with strong coaching and people management skills. Customer-focused and budget-savvy, he regularly bridges complex technical requirements with commercial outcomes. An early architect of DEP/HSM products and Common Criteria certification efforts, he brings rare expertise at the intersection of payment security, product strategy and operational delivery.
10 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Commercial Engineer Economics, Commercial Engineer Economics at Europese Hogeschool Brussel - EHSAL
Economics Economics, Economics Economics at Sint Paulusinstituut - Gent
Dutch, French, English