OUR SPEAKERS

 David Reed is the Sanctions Director at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, leading the UK's sanctions policy from design to legislation and litigation. Over the past 2.5 years, he has navigated significant shifts in the UK's sanctions landscape, shaping its strategic direction.

Maria Nizzero is a sanctions expert with over 8 years of experience in compliance and anti-money laundering. Recently appointed as Head of Sanctions Policy at UK Finance, she previously spent over 3  years as a Research Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute. Her work focuses on shaping financial crime policy and regulatory frameworks. 

 Lizzie Pawlowska is AVP Financial Crime (Sanctions Lead Advisor) at Bank of China UK, specialising in sanctions due diligence and compliance. With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, she brings a practical, hands-on approach to financial crime prevention. 

 Edgar Lopez is the Director of the Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit, bringing substantial expertise in the sanctions field. With years of experience in financial intelligence, he plays a key role in shaping Gibraltar’s approach to sanctions enforcement and compliance. 

 Andrew Roberts is a seasoned financial crime leader with extensive experience in the financial services industry. As Founder and Managing Director of Fairway Financial Crime, he provides expert consultancy on financial crime compliance. His distinguished career showcases deep expertise in navigating complex regulatory challenges of the insurance sector.

 A pioneer in sanctions screening, Jeremy Round has developed cutting-edge screening systems, compliance assurance tools, and data quality solutions. His innovative software is now used in over 100 countries, helping firms navigate sanctions regulations effectively.

 Nat Bassi is the Deputy Head of Sanctions and Export Controls – Defence at Rolls Royce. With extensive industry and government experience, she specialises in regulatory compliance and strategic oversight, ensuring compliance across Rolls Royce’s defence platforms, from combat air systems to space technology.

Julia Grainger is an expert in international trade controls. As the Founder and Managing Director of Space Time Consulting, she advises businesses on export compliance risks and regulatory strategies. She specialises in developing forward-thinking programs to meet evolving financial and trade compliance demands. 

Homairah Ginwalla is the Head of Transport Sanctions Enforcement at the UK Department for Transport. With extensive experience in transport and trade sanctions, she plays a critical role in enforcing UK government policies in this highly regulated sector. 

Lloyd Meadows is a financial crime expert specialising in sanctions, regulatory compliance, and counter-proliferation. As Director of Sanctions Advisory at Standard Chartered for over 9 years, he also chairs the UK Finance Proliferation Finance Working Group, driving industry-wide discussions on sanctions policy. 

Luke Jewell is Head of Enforcement at the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), responsible for enforcing financial and oil price cap sanctions. With a background in investigations, Luke previously led the Sanctions Enforcement Branch and advised on sanctions policy at OFSI.
 

Freya Page is an experienced sanctions specialist with a background in both the public and private sectors. As Kharon’s Director of Global Outreach, she drives international engagement on sanctions compliance. A founding member of the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, she brings firsthand expertise in shaping sanctions enforcement policies.

Luma Zitani is a financial crime policy specialist and banking expert with deep expertise in compliance controls and regulatory engagement. As a Senior Manager at Accenture, she designs and implements strategic compliance frameworks. A Chevening Scholar and Fellow at the International Compliance Association, she is recognised for her leadership in financial crime compliance. 

Ross Savage is a financial crime and counter-terrorism expert, formerly with the British Army and Metropolitan Police. He led UK and international Terrorist Finance operations and has delivered specialised CFT, AML, and sanctions training worldwide. Previously, he was Course Director at the ICA for the International Diploma in Managing Sanctions Risk.

Stéphanie Broekaart is a trade compliance lawyer with extensive experience in sanctions and export controls. Formerly with Rabobank, Philips, and ING Bank, she advises businesses on global trade regulations and teaches at the University of Amsterdam and VU Amsterdam. She is also Chapter Lead for the Netherlands at the International Sanctions and Export Controls Society. 

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