ACAMS Expands Advisory Board with Four Global Financial Crime Leaders

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACAMS, the global leader in certification and intelligence for anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals, today announced the appointment of four senior industry leaders to its Advisory Board, bringing the board to 19 members.

Joining the board are:

• Tyler Reynolds, Chief AML/BSA Officer, Truist
• Jacqueline Sanjuas, Global Head of Financial Crime and Risk Management and U.S. BSA Officer, TD
• Rachel Sloan, Global Head of AML for Citi and Co-Chair of the Wolfsberg Group
• Michele Valeriani, Group Chief Anti-Financial Crime Officer, Generali

The appointments come as the anti-financial crime community confronts the convergence of anti-financial crime threats, advanced by artificial intelligence.

ACAMS’ Advisory Board is composed of senior leaders from global financial institutions, fintechs, and professional services who advise on the company’s strategic direction. Their insight informs ACAMS certifications, training, events, intelligence, and technology initiatives, helping ACAMS help AFC practitioners stay ahead of emerging risk.

“Our Advisory Board plays an essential role in ensuring ACAMS evolves alongside the needs of the anti-financial crime community, helping members stay ahead,” said Neil Sternthal, CEO of ACAMS. “Tyler, Jacqueline, Rachel, and Michele bring insight from leading enterprise-wide compliance programs, financial crime risk, and regulatory initiatives across major institutions and international markets. They’re also highly respected leaders in the global community. It’s an honour for ACAMS to have such an esteemed Advisory Board.”

“Each of these leaders was recommended by current board members and community leaders, reflecting the confidence and respect they have earned across the industry,” said James A. Candelmo, Chair of the ACAMS Advisory Board and Chief BSA/AML and Sanctions Officer at PNC Bank. “Their institutional experience and shared commitment to advancing the fight against financial crime will be a real asset to this board.”

The ACAMS Advisory Board will convene in September 2026 at The Assembly Las Vegas: https://www.acams.org/en/events/the-assembly/the-assembly-las-vegas.

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ACAMS is the global leader in certification, training, and intelligence for anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals. ACAMS sets the standard for how organizations prevent, detect, and respond to money laundering, fraud and sanctions evasion. Trusted by 70% of the world's leading banks, as well as governmental and law enforcement agencies, and FinTechs, the organization has 120,000+ members across 200+ countries and territories. Its 65+ chapters and annual conferences connect AFC professionals across every major financial center. Learn more at acams.org.