Catherine De Bolle is the Executive Director of Europol, the EU agency for law enforcement cooperation. Since 2018, she has led Europol’s mission to combat serious and organized crime — from terrorism and cybercrime to human trafficking and child exploitation — fostering greater intelligence sharing and collaboration across Europe.

Before joining Europol, Catherine served as the first female Commissioner-General of the Belgian Federal Police, where she was recognized for her integrity, decisive leadership, and ability to bridge political, intelligence, and police institutions. A graduate of Ghent University and the Royal Gendarmerie Academy, she continues to advocate for stronger cooperation and innovation in policing to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing digital world.