George is a highly skilled Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) professional with over 10 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) consulting, private banking, insurance, and financial brokerage.
As Associate Director – GRC at Equiom, George leads a team of consultants, advising clients on licence applications and serving as an outsourced Compliance Officer and MLRO for clients in the ADGM and the DIFC. He and his team support a diverse range of clients, including fund managers, asset managers, insurance companies, and brokerage firms.
Before joining Equiom, George was the Senior Manager – Compliance at a UAE-based GRC consultancy firm, where he acted as an outsourced Compliance and Money Laundering Reporting Officer for numerous clients and assisted many in obtaining regulatory licences. His previous roles include Regional Compliance Officer for an insurance group in the UAE, overseeing compliance and AML/CFT activities across multiple jurisdictions, and AML/CFT Compliance Officer at a major private bank in Lebanon. Additionally, George established and managed the compliance and AML department at a prominent investment brokerage firm in Beirut.
George holds certificates in Banking Ethics and Drafting Contracts in English, a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Financial Engineering and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). His extensive expertise and dedication to fostering compliant and secure financial environments make him a valuable asset to Equiom and its clients.
