AJC operates globally from its UK headquarters, with a team of 30+ seasoned consultants strategically positioned to cover diverse regions such as mainland Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the USA, and Australia. Our multilingual capabilities, encompassing languages including French, German, and Russian, enable us to better cater to our clients’ needs worldwide.
Adrian established AJC in 2016, identifying a pressing industry need for accessible and cost-effective consultancy services. Under his leadership, the company has consistently achieved year-on-year growth, attracting a diverse clientele spanning multiple sectors across the globe.
With over two decades of experience in Financial Services, Adrian possesses a profound understanding of global risk management, including strategic risk assessments and the establishment of enterprise risk management frameworks, encompassing comprehensive global business continuity strategies. Adrian holds a degree in International Disaster Engineering and Management, further complemented by his extensive expertise in cyber security, data protection, as well as risk and fraud management.
Since founding AJC, Adrian has dedicated himself to realising the company’s vision, guiding and shaping the AJC team to assist clients in tackling complex challenges, to enhance the security and resilience of their organisations.
Matthew is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Business Continuity and Cyber Security, spanning several decades. His commitment and expertise have made him a valuable member of the AJC team for many years. Within the company, he takes the lead in managing the critical domains of Cyber Security and Business Continuity, ensuring the utmost protection and resilience for our clients.
Matthew has implemented and maintained a number of ISO standards including ISO 27701, 22301 & 9001.
Matthew is a qualified lead auditor for ISO 27001 & SWIFT CSP Auditor.
Matthew has over 35 years of financial services experience, encompassing various sectors. He’s a proficient technical expert with broad experience in operations, business development, sales, marketing, finance, client service, and organisational leadership.
Matthew’s impressive track record involves growing International Financial Data Services’ (now SS&C) market share, expanding and diversifying its offering. In roles including Business Development Director, Chief Administration Officer, and Chief Executive Officer, he established a hosted fund management division and managed the organisation’s shift into wealth management services, especially for a major UK wealth manager.
Matthew has held executive and non-executive leadership positions in both entrepreneurial start-ups and established organisations, showcasing his diverse leadership skills and approaches to management.
Geoff brings a wealth of experience to our team, with a track record spanning three decades. His extensive background encompasses managing teams and projects in the Fintech and Financial Services, Insurance, and Defense business sectors.
Geoff offers valuable guidance to our clients, specialising in cyber security planning and strategies, and working as a Virtual CISO with SWIFT Auditor experience. His IT proficiency includes delivering software and IT Infrastructure projects, overseeing EMEA IT operations in Fintech, and implementing workflow IT systems in the Insurance sector. Geoff also has extensive experience in Business Continuity planning and management, including successful BCM practices in genuine crisis situations.
Natasha is a seasoned professional with 20+ years in the payments sector, specialising in fraud prevention, risk management, and compliance. Her career spans various facets of the industry, including issuing, acquiring, and direct merchant engagement, for both prominent industry leaders and startups.
Throughout her career, Natasha has primarily focused on investigative analysis, onboarding, and transactional monitoring, bringing a holistic approach to risk mitigation.
Joining AJC in 2020, Natasha offers consultancy services globally, guiding clients through risk-based reviews and enhancing fraud prevention and risk management strategies.
Toni is a Senior Fraud Risk Management Consultant with extensive experience in providing strategic and advisory services to multiple international organisations across various sectors, including financial services.
Toni’s extensive career has equipped her with a well-developed and comprehensive understanding of fraud risk management, cyber fraud, insider threats, incident management, project and programme management, as well as contract governance and implementation.
Toni has successfully led on and implemented business wide fraud risk management controls, policy governance frameworks, fraud risk strategies, target operating models and operational roadmaps for FinTechs, Challenger Banks, UK and International Banks as well as a global insurance company. Toni excels at instilling passion and enthusiasm, building strong stakeholder relationships and engagement at all levels.
Emmanuel is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the payments industry, with a specific focus on fraud prevention, risk management, and compliance. His career spans various facets of the industry, including card schemes, issuing and acquiring.
Throughout his career, Emmanuel has made effective use of business intelligence and technology to enhance risk monitoring and investigation. His unique blend of experience has allowed him to bring a holistic perspective to risk mitigation.
Emmanuel joined AJC in 2020, where he has capitalised on his expertise to provide risk consultancy to customers globally and, through industry recognised risk assessments, promote relevant and resilient remediation.
Katy brings over 30 years of experience in the banking and finance sector, with her most recent role being Managing Director, Economic Crime at UK Finance, and prior to that, Director of Financial Fraud Action UK.
Katy’s achievements include the establishment of the Information & Intelligence Unit, which comprises a Fraud Intelligence Sharing System, Industry Threat Management processes, and coordinated responses to data loss or breaches. She also played a key role in setting up the Dedicated Card and Payment Crime Unit (DCPCU), an industry-sponsored police unit, and the Take Five education and awareness campaign.
Katy excels in leading and developing strategic financial fraud initiatives and is an adept mediator, known for building trust and collaborative relationships among diverse stakeholders across industries, government, law enforcement, and other sectors.
Brian is a renowned risk professional with over 35 years of experience, spanning domestic and international financial services sectors. He held senior roles at major institutions including HSBC, Visa International, Lloyds Banking Group, and Citigroup. Brian’s expertise extends to assisting fintech and neo-banks as an independent consultant and establishing his own FCA-regulated entity, KM2 Ethical Finance. He was honoured on three separate occasions as Chief Executive of the Year in 2021 (for Essex),and 2022 and 2023 (for UK Financial Services) by CEO Monthly.
His consulting expertise encompasses various sectors, including insurance, telecommunications, and the public sector, focusing on risk, authentication, data protection, cyber, continuity, and resilience. Brian also contributed significantly to FICO (Fair Isaac) as a global fraud consulting leader and was the Managing Director of Fraud Solutions at GDS Link, where he received the Best Global Credit Risk Management Software MD 2022 award from SM News.
Jason has over 20 years experience in FMCG, Financial Services and Public Sector. Throughout his lengthy career, Jason has been involved in the interaction between people, technology, process and data. He is particularly intrigued by the frequent transformations within this landscape and the rapid adaptation required, without risk to business or industry.
Jason has had the privilege of collaborating with seasoned professionals across diverse fields, working with prestigious global entities, such as Unilever, Cushman & Wakefield, M&G Real Estate, BlackRock, and Franklin Templeton.
Jason is also a mentor for the Wits SAIBPP mentorship program. The program aims to provide guidance and support to mentees in navigating the changing tides of the real estate industry in South Africa.
With over two decades in the financial sector, including roles at renowned institutions such as RBS (NatWest) TSB, Britannia BS and Lloyds Banking Group, Amar has engaged in various financial projects, worked with major consulting firms, and supported the growth of many SMEs and start-ups.
Amar is a seasoned business development consultant with a track record of exceeding targets and building relationships. With a background in consulting and a natural ability to understand client needs by offering tailored solutions.
Amar specialises in business development, governance, compliance, and regulatory expertise, helping clients achieve their goals. He’s known for delivering exceptional value to clients through identifying the right opportunities, engaging strategy, and ensuring impeccable service with execution.
Krysta joined AJC to help elevate the company’s administrative functions. Bringing with her 16 years of experience in client-facing roles, she specialises in handling enquiries, budget preparation, and generating financial reports. Her expertise extends to handling end-of-month payments, managing HMRC documentation, and overseeing VAT return processes.
Krysta is known for her effective communication skills. Whether through telephone conversations or scheduled Microsoft Teams meetings, she is committed to resolving enquiries efficiently. Furthermore, her meticulous approach is evident in her organised filing practices and her dedication to maintaining well-structured SharePoint environments.
Hannah brings over 20 years of experience from her tenure at London agencies working with blue-chip clients like Sainsbury’s, British Airways, and O2. With a decade-long stint at dunnhumby, a Tesco-owned company, she spearheaded customer insight projects and marketing campaign evaluations for Tesco Stores and Tesco.com. Now an independent consultant, she collaborates with a team of freelancers to empower businesses and organisations to thrive.
Her more recent portfolio spans diverse sectors including retail, services, education, leisure, not-for-profit, logistics, energy and manufacturing. Services offered encompass marketing consultancy, communications planning, branding, website design, integrated campaign planning and marketing analytics.
Hannah has worked with AJC to develop its new brand design and brand messaging and will be providing ongoing marketing support to the AJC team.