David Shepherd

Global Head of Strategy, Risk Intelligence, London Stock Exchange Group

Currently acting as Global Head of Strategy, for the Risk Intelligence business of the London Stock Exchange Group, including World-Check.

A multi award-winning Risk market specialist with 15+ years industry experience both in the UK and Middle East. A Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), a qualified CertPAY professional (London Institute of Banking and Finance), a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), who also holds a Diploma in Financial Crime and Compliance.

Completed the Executive Program in 2018 with MIT for AI and Machine Learning, with practical application for the financial crime industry.

Held the role of Group Secretariat for the MENA Financial Crime Compliance Group (MENA FCCG), since its’ inception in September 2016.

A permanent member of the Advisory Panel of the MENA Chapter of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime since 2021.