Principal
CurrentBlue Cedrus is dedicated to helping organizations of any size overcome the challenge of achieving optimal business performance and meeting their goals by using a suite of performance-driven practices.
May 2023 - Present
AeroLeads people directory · profile
Karim Houry Email & Phone Number
Financial executive (banking, credit cards, brokerage, derivatives, blockchain), business performance consultant and entrepreneur.
at
Blue Cedrus Consulting
LinkedIn matched
✓ Verified August 2026
3 data sources
Profile completeness 86%
Current company
Role
Financial executive (banking, credit cards, brokerage, derivatives, blockchain), business performance consultant and entrepreneur.
Location
Woodstock, Vermont, United States
Who is Karim Houry? Overview
A concise factual answer block for searchers comparing this professional profile.
Quick answer
Karim Houry is listed as Financial executive (banking, credit cards, brokerage, derivatives, blockchain), business performance consultant and entrepreneur. at Blue Cedrus Consulting, based in Woodstock, Vermont, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Karim Houry.
Karim Houry previously worked as Principal at Blue Cedrus Consulting and Co-Owner & Operator at The Woodstocker Inn (Bed & Breakfast). Karim Houry holds Mba, Finance from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School Of Business.
Company email context
Email format at Blue Cedrus Consulting
This section adds company-level context without repeating Karim Houry's masked contact details.
Blue Cedrus Consulting
Review company-level records connected to Karim Houry before choosing the right outreach path.
Profile bio
About Karim Houry
Financial executive (banking, credit cards, brokerage, derivatives, blockchain), business performance consultant and entrepreneur.Entrepreneur: Business Performance Consultant and Owner/Operator of The Woodstocker Inn, Woodstock, Vermont. Prior Corporate experience:Twenty years experience in delivering global complex projects, mitigating risk and reengineering processes/costs in Capital Markets, Commercial, Correspondent and Private Banking as well as Credit Cards. Functional expertise in banking, credit card operations, operational and credit risk management, post-trade processing, derivatives and technology implementation. Key results: annual average of $1 billion in reengineering value (cost reduction, revenue enhancement and productivity improvement); successful global product launches; enterprise-wide change management and project/program management; introduction of process improvement/design with significant increase in Sigma levels; 15% staff redeployment based on strategic outsourcing assessments; compliance with strict regulatory requirements; establishment of governance structures and broad industry recognition of best in class Quality Program.MBA in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business, French post-graduate degree in business and law (University of Paris-Dauphine), Six Sigma Black Belt certified, fluent/proficient in five languages and licensed pilot. Volunteered as ski instructor at the Adaptive Sports Foundation.
Current workplace
Karim Houry's current company
Company context helps verify the profile and gives searchers a useful next step.
7 roles
Karim Houry work experience
A career timeline built from the work history available for this profile.
Co-Owner & Operator
Current
Mar 2018 - Present
Executive Director - Product Management, Head Global Project Portfolio Oversight & Governance
Head of the Global Project Portfolio Oversight & Governance group for the design, build, and worldwide launch of the first global trade repository across all derivative asset classes (interest rates, foreign exchange, commodities, credit and equities) to enable the industry to meet Dodd-Frank and other global regulatory reporting requirements. In charge of driving, monitoring, and reporting against execution progress as well as program governance for various business units with annual revenues exceeding $550 million. Responsibilities also included: Business Finance Officer in charge of a global $240 million P&L and leader of the Business Risk Management team mitigating risks, strengthening controls and interfacing with DTCC’s control groups. PMO lead for the implementation of the Trade Information Warehouse - Distributed Ledger Technology (blockchain).
Dec 2011 - Mar 2018
Vice President - Operational Risk Management (Orm)
Provided leadership and direction to the ORM team and played a key role in the ongoing development, strategic and tactical design and structuring of the ORM function in accordance with corporate goals, regulatory requirements, DTCC business initiatives and global industry trends. Developed collaborative relationships with line management in the business to support the enterprise from an operational risk perspective. Implemented an enterprise-wide MIS and ran ORM’s program management office.
Oct 2010 - Nov 2011
Vice President - Head Of Business Reengineering And Quality
Owned the overall leadership responsibilities for all Reengineering and Quality initiatives and led projects to deliver reductions in operating expenses (approx. 10% of operating expenses), productivity improvements as well as revenue growth enhancements and maintained a 90% customer satisfaction rating for commitment to Quality. Launched enterprise-wide award winning balanced business scorecard.
Apr 2007 - Sep 2010
Vice President - Head Of Global Reengineering And Six Sigma
Led American Express’ Global Reengineering / Six Sigma Program and coordinated a multi-billion dollar reengineering portfolio covering global businesses: Credit Cards, American Express Travel and American Express Bank. Charged with driving cross-functional projects focused on revenue enhancement and/or cost reduction. Results ran 30% above target (over $1 billion in annual reengineering benefits).
Nov 1999 - Mar 2007
Various Vice President Positions - Foreign Exchange; Strategic Planning; Credit Risk Management
Sep 1996 - Oct 1999
5 education records
Karim Houry education
Master'S Degree And Dess (Post Graduate Degree), International Business Law And International Trade
Deug, Civil Law
Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General
Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance, General
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Karim Houry
Quick answers generated from the profile data available on this page.
What company does Karim Houry work for?
Karim Houry works for Blue Cedrus Consulting.
What is Karim Houry's role at Blue Cedrus Consulting?
Karim Houry is listed as Financial executive (banking, credit cards, brokerage, derivatives, blockchain), business performance consultant and entrepreneur. at Blue Cedrus Consulting.
Where is Karim Houry based?
Karim Houry is based in Woodstock, Vermont, United States while working with Blue Cedrus Consulting.
What companies has Karim Houry worked for?
Karim Houry has worked for Blue Cedrus Consulting, The Woodstocker Inn (Bed & Breakfast), The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, American Express, and American Express Bank.
How can I contact Karim Houry?
You can use AeroLeads to view verified contact signals for Karim Houry at Blue Cedrus Consulting, including work email, phone, and LinkedIn data when available.
What schools did Karim Houry attend?
Karim Houry holds Mba, Finance from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School Of Business.
Find 750M verified contacts
Search by job title, company, industry, location, and seniority. Export verified B2B contact data when you need it.
Start free trialPeople with similar names
Check these profiles if this is not the Karim Houry you were looking for.
Karim Houry
2 email domains