Sam Sheen has been professional involved in risk management, compliance and financial crime prevention for almost 20 years, working for a variety of financial institutions and regulators in various senior roles. Her work has included the development of a podcast, “Captivated Audience”, recording over 100 episodes with crime fighters across the world. Sam was ACAM Europe’s first Director and subject matter expert, forming part of the content team that first developed the Sanctions Foundations course for AML/CFT professionals. Sam has worked closely with regulators and other agencies across Europe on sanctions compliance, evasion tactics and enforcement measures. Sam has cultivated a unique perspective, allowing here to “reach across the aisle”, in seeking solutions with input from both the public and private sector. In 2024, Sam joined the Council of Europe’s Economic Crime and Cooperation Division, as a Programme Manager, responsible for overseeing large complex AML/CFT and Sanctions projects, spanning multiple jurisdictions and stakeholders.
