The ACi Team delivers the association's programmes day-to-day — supporting members, running the Academy, producing publications, and convening the global community.
Anya Cheema
Compliance Administrator
Anya Cheema holds a BA (Hons) in Criminology from the University of Manchester, a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Having gained experience across a range of law firms and legal environments, Anya has developed expertise in legal processes, case management, regulatory frameworks, and professional standards. With a particular interest in compliance, governance, investigations, and ethics.
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Anya Cheema
Compliance Administrator
Anya Cheema holds a BA (Hons) in Criminology from the University of Manchester, a Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL), and a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice. Having gained experience across a range of law firms and legal environments, Anya has developed expertise in legal processes, case management, regulatory frameworks, and professional standards. With a particular interest in compliance, governance, investigations, and ethics,
Anya is passionate about promoting integrity and best practice. Anya is committed to supporting professional excellence and contributing to the advancement of high standards across the corporate investigations and compliance community.
Dominic Kyriakidis is ACi's Senior Digital & Technology Officer, responsible for leading the Association's digital learning, technology, data, and digital transformation initiatives.
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Dominic Kyriakidis
Senior Digital & Technology Officer
Dominic Kyriakidis is ACi's Senior Digital & Technology Officer, responsible for leading the Association's digital learning, technology, data, and digital transformation initiatives. He manages the ACi Academy learning platform, oversees website and technology projects, develops business intelligence and reporting solutions, and drives innovation through automation and emerging technologies. Dominic works across the organisation to ensure that technology, data, and digital systems effectively support ACi's strategic objectives and deliver an exceptional experience for members, learners, and stakeholders.
Kelly is responsible for the ACi’s financial management of the association: producing financial management reports, overseeing finance operations, and supporting the organisation's financial governance.
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Kelly Halloran
Finance Manager
Kelly is originally from New Zealand and began her finance career in London, bringing over 30 years of experience across the hospitality, aviation and private education sectors. She has extensive expertise in financial management, reporting, budgeting, financial controls with a strong focus on supporting effective governance and operational efficiency. In her part-time role with the Association of Corporate Investigators (ACi), Kelly is responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the Association, producing financial management reports, overseeing finance operations, and supporting the organisation's financial governance and administration.
Beth is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with additional experience across project management, transformation, and business development. Beth leads the marketing and communications activity across the ACi's professional community, events, and training programmes.
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Beth Carrigan
Marketing Manager
Beth is an accomplished marketing and communications professional with additional experience across project management, transformation, and business development. Beth leads the marketing and communications activity across the ACi's professional community, events, and training programmes. Her experience includes developing digital campaigns, creating engaging content, producing marketing materials, and promoting professional qualifications and events across a variety of sectors. Beth utilizes combining strategic thinking with creativity to develop clear, engaging communications that strengthen a brand and connect with its audience with a passion for building professional communities, increasing engagement, and creating marketing activity that supports wider organizational growth and success.
Simran is a financial crime subject matter expert and Director of GKSB Consultancy with over 20 years of experience spanning consultancy and senior regulatory roles, including several years at the Financial Conduct Authority as a financial crime supervisor involved in high-profile work such as trade finance thematic reviews, SAMLP deep dives, and Skilled Person reviews.
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Simran Bharaj
Director of Events & Relationship Management
Simran is a financial crime subject matter expert and Director of GKSB Consultancy with over 20 years of experience spanning consultancy and senior regulatory roles, including several years at the Financial Conduct Authority as a financial crime supervisor involved in high-profile work such as trade finance thematic reviews, SAMLP deep dives, and Skilled Person reviews. She now supports firms under regulatory or law enforcement scrutiny through complex remediation, crisis management, and transformation programmes, and is frequently appointed as interim MLRO and Head of Financial Crime during periods of heightened regulatory focus. Alongside her commercial work, Simran maintains an extensive non-profit and policy portfolio, having served as Chair of the Financial Services Policy Working Group at WhistleblowersUK, Board Member of the Institute of Money Laundering Professionals, and currently as Pro Bono Senior Advisor to anti-human trafficking charity Stop the Traffik. She is a recognized thought leader who regularly chairs and speaks at leading AML conferences, writes on economic crime for Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence and Financial Times Banking Risk and Regulation, is frequently quoted by Compliance Corylated, and has contributed to legal journals on topics including whistleblowing protections in financial services.
Whether you're new to the profession or an experienced practitioner, ACi provides opportunities to connect, learn and contribute through membership, events and training.