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Yannick Cherel

Founder and Managing Director

Yannick Cherel is an accomplished Compliance and Financial Crime professional with over 25 years of experience. His previous roles include MD, Global Head of Compliance and Financial Crime at a notable international bank, and most recently acting as CCO, DPO and MLRO for an emerging crypto custody firm.

In his various roles, Yannick Cherel has demonstrated exceptional leadership and profound expertise in navigating complex risk profiles and regulatory environments across a broad range of financial services, including Securities Services, Cash and Clearing, Crypto Asset Custody, and Payment Solutions.

His track record includes leading robust teams, developing and implementing robust control frameworks, and fostering a strong compliance culture within organisations. His comprehensive work in this area includes responding to regulatory queries, participating in consultations, steering industry guidelines, and preparing for license applications.

A Certified AML Specialist (ACAMS) and a Certified Forensic Investigator (TRM Labs and Chainalysis), he has effectively transitioned into the crypto-asset services space, playing a pivotal role in an innovative crypto custody firm. Here, he led a significant restructuring of the Compliance and Financial Crime department, strengthening the firm's regulatory foundation, and risk-managing the development of innovative products and services.

Yannick Cherel is driven by a mission to contribute to strategic decision-making, support business growth, and develop valuable relationships. He is passionately dedicated to leveraging his expertise to drive financial inclusion and create value in the industry.