Internationally respected leader with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, including 15 years of international experience in management and then executive roles across Europe and North America, with ongoing collaborations worldwide. Currently serve as the Executive Secretary of the Egmont Group, a global organization uniting 182 Financial Intelligence Units (FIU) and 4500+ experts in the world.
Focused on growth, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. Deep expertise in anti financial crime operations & regulations, international relations, and the evolving landscape of finance, including digitalization, cybersecurity, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), Stablecoins, Cryptocurrencies, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), Fintech and Regtech.
Engagement with the private sector: contributed to 10+ PPPs, engaging with 300+ financial institutions worldwide.
Developped the concept of High Level PPP in South America and the Middle East, by engaging with Financial Insitutions CEOs and Board members over compliance to be considered as a competitive edge and not a cost centre.
Fundraising: contributed to raising USD 16M from 15 donors over the period 2017-2026.
Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s in Business Administration. Certified in Cybersecurity & Fintech (Harvard) and Board Governance (Wharton).
Held several roles supporting European Union and United Nations missions, before joining TRACFIN, the French Financial Intelligence Unit, in 2011. Over five years, I led major operational AML cases, coordinated international information exchange following terrorist attacks in France, and managed TRACFIN’s international relations and policy development. Also worked closely with reporting entities and supervisory authorities.
Contributed to the review of FATF standards, the Egmont Group’s core documents, and FATF/FSRB mutual evaluations. A constant participant in FATF plenaries since 2011, I also regularly speak at global forums, including the US Congress Intelligence-Security Forum, the Cambridge Symposium on Economic Crime, Wolfsberg Group and ACAMS events.
As Executive Secretary, I lead a team of passionate professionals committed to supporting the Egmont Group, its members from 182 jurisdictions and advancing the global fight against financial crime.