Graduated from ESSEC Business School (Master in Strategy) and Harvard University (Cybersecurity Certification), Gilles has more than 20 years of experience in the banking sector, during which time he held senior positions in France and internationally (in the United States and Asia).

In 2022, Gilles launched MAET Consulting, an innovative, collaborative eLearning platform designed to support private and public organizations on cybersecurity and the prevention of financial crime.