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CREATING BUSINESS VALUE AND INNOVATION Background: Driven, transformative and accomplished executive with nearly 20 years of experience delivering active oversight, minimizing corporate risk and promoting the creation of shareholder value across credit institutions, PSFs, ManCos, , payment institutions and boards. Vast experience in C-Suite/Board level leadership, creating global operating models across regulatory environments, challenging regulations in resourceful ways to achieve cost-efficient operating models, AML/CFT, compliance and global/EU DPO. Recognized for advancing board strategies while ensuring compliance with applicable international laws and regulations. A resilient and empathetic leader who cultivates and nurtures key relationships with senior stakeholders and external parties through a growth mindset and exceptional communication skills. Respected as an authentic and transparent leader, continually focused on fostering healthy, diverse, and positive relationships while providing mentorship and growth opportunities. A thought leader in the areas of strategy, governance and leadership with a certification as a Company Director (INSEAD – IDP 49.3). Notable Achievements: ► Banking, Fund Industry & Payment/FinTech C-Suite ►INSEAD Certified Director ►Board of Director on various company boards ►Certified Transformational Trainer & Panel Speaker. ► Co-founded a digital learning company providing E-learning solutions to corporate clients via a learning management solution (LMS). ► Catalysts for change ►Certified Transformational Trainer Specialties: Reduce Regulatory Risks | Implement smart AML & KYC solutions | Strategic implementation of Data Protection Principles with Information Security and Anti-Money Laundering processes to create time and cost-efficient "big data" solutions | Privacy Framework | GDPR strategy to extend your business processes and geographic footprint | Able to implement an ESG & Sustainable strategy at board level creating long-term value | Increase your agility through digital solutions and agile operating models | Challenge your current Strategy & Leadership to transfer your business model and increase opportunities | Compliance Distribution Oversight & Third Party Controls| Pushing your IT & Ops Outsourcing models further while ensuring a strong oversight model | Transformation & Integration | Learning & Development | Experience in various license applications with the CSSF | Integrations | Compliance Advisory | Regulatory Compliance as client service | Solution Oriented & Problem solving