Meet Our Team

OUR TEAM

James Whitmore

Co-Founder & Managing Director
FCA, MBA (LBS), Certified AML Specialist (CAMS)

Dr. Layla Nasser

Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer
PhD RegTech (ETH Zurich), CAMS-FCI

Caroline Dubois

Director – Global Compliance Advisory
LLM (Compliance & Financial Law), ICA Advanced Certificate

Ahmed Zubair Khan

Director – Regulatory Technology Solutions
MS Computer Science, Certified RegTech Professional (CRP)

A visionary leader and co-founder of ComplyTech Global, James brings over 20 years of experience in compliance strategy, fintech governance, and regulatory transformation. Formerly a partner at a Big Four consultancy, James has advised global banks and venture-backed startups across the UK and Europe. His deep expertise in RegTech innovation and digital compliance architecture laid the foundation for ComplyTech Global and its flagship solution — AML Wizard.

Dr. Nasser is a pioneering academic-turned-entrepreneur specializing in machine learning applications in regulatory systems. As co-founder and CIO, she leads the firm’s R&D unit, focusing on emerging technologies in risk profiling, transaction intelligence, and behavioral analytics. Her academic contributions in AI ethics and regulatory frameworks continue to shape the AML Wizard roadmap and certification standards.

Caroline leads ComplyTech Global’s regulatory and compliance advisory vertical, supporting clients with tailored compliance architecture and global regulatory readiness. With over 18 years of experience in EU directives, FATF compliance, and internal audits, she’s the go-to strategist for financial institutions navigating cross-border risks.

Ahmed heads the product and engineering teams behind AML Wizard. He specializes in data engineering, API integrations, and scalable compliance automation systems. With a sharp focus on modular RegTech infrastructure, Ahmed ensures ComplyTech Global’s offerings meet evolving compliance requirements without compromising agility or user experience.

Sophia Ricci

Director – AML Certification & Learning Solutions
CAMS, PGDip AML Compliance (University of Geneva)

Marcus Taylor

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
CPA, CFA, MAcc (Wharton)

Aria Jensen

Head of Strategic Partnerships
MBA (INSEAD), Certified Compliance Officer (CCO)

Elijah Mensah

Lead – Compliance AI & Data Innovation
MSc Data Science (Imperial College London), CAMS

Sophia leads the firm’s AML Certification Program, helping to shape the next generation of compliance professionals across the UK, Europe, and the US. Her expertise lies in competency-based curriculum design, training accreditation, and remote credentialing systems. She is a sought-after speaker at European AML conferences.

With two decades of global finance experience, Marcus manages the group’s financial governance, investment strategy, and partnerships. He also plays a key role in vetting ComplyTech Global’s technology investment ventures. His background includes leading audit teams at PwC and advising private equity firms on RegTech acquisitions.

A dynamic connector and growth strategist, Aria drives ComplyTech Global’s expansion through strategic alliances across fintech hubs and compliance institutions. She is instrumental in building the firm’s presence across North America and Scandinavia and integrating AML Wizard within institutional compliance ecosystems.

As one of ComplyTech Global’s youngest leaders, Elijah brings cutting-edge data science expertise into the compliance domain. He leads algorithmic risk profiling and natural language processing for adverse media screening. Elijah is also a mentor for young RegTech innovators and part of the firm’s ethical AI task force.