Biographies

Speaker line-up

Our speaker line-up at SEEIS 2025 brings together a distinguished group of experts from five countries, combining the sharpest minds from academia, law enforcement, and compliance practice. Each speaker offers unique insights - whether through prosecuting high-tech crime, shaping anti-corruption policy, leading research, or guiding corporate governance. From presidents of national ACFE chapters to academic professors and prosecutorial authorities, our roster reflects both depth and breadth of experience. Expect discussions infused with real-world case studies, theoretical rigor, and best practice strategies that cross borders. Together, they form a network of thought leaders who are shaping the future of integrity, compliance, and governance in Southeast Europe. Join us to engage with them, learn from their experiences, and contribute your own voice to the conversation.

Dr. Zsolt Jasku, Ph.D., CPA, CFE, PI

President, ACFE Hungary Chapter | CFO | Forensic & Corporate Integrity Expert

Dr. Zsolt Jasku is a senior forensic, financial and corporate integrity professional with over 25 years of experience spanning Big Four auditing, executive financial leadership, fraud examination, forensic accounting and corporate compliance.

A former KPMG auditor, he has served as CFO of a major Hungarian retail network's system management company since 2008. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner, registered auditor and judicial accounting expert, holding a Ph.D. in auditing methodology.

His expertise includes fraud risk management, internal investigations, whistleblowing systems, financial data analytics and corporate governance.

As President of the ACFE Hungary Chapter, he actively promotes international professional cooperation, anti-fraud education and integrity initiatives across Europe.

Miroslava Gaćeša is a Director at Deloitte Central Europe, based in Belgrade, where she leads financial crime and forensic services across the Central Europe South cluster. She has more than 18 years of hands-on experience in compliance reviews, internal control enhancement, operational risk assessments, and fraud and financial crime investigations.

Throughout her career, she has advised domestic and international organisations, public and private sector entities, and financial institutions across Central and Eastern Europe, developing extensive expertise in regulatory compliance and forensic investigations.

As President of the ACFE Serbia Chapter, Miroslava actively promotes professional integrity, fraud prevention and international cooperation in the fight against bribery and corruption.

Miroslava Gaćeša

President, ACFE Serbia Chapter | Director, Risk, Regulatory and Forensic, Deloitte Central Europe

Ivan Kovačević is an experienced business advisor with more than 15 years of professional experience in consulting, external auditing and senior corporate finance roles. He combines strong financial expertise with practical experience in business performance improvement, complex problem-solving, transaction advisory and strategic decision-making.

Since 2020, his professional activities have focused on business optimisation, transaction support, fraud prevention and investigations, primarily serving international clients operating in or entering the Croatian market.

Ivan is the Co-Founder and President of the ACFE Croatia Chapter and a lecturer in forensic science at the University of Split, contributing to the development of fraud examination expertise and professional education.

Ivan Kovačević

Co-Founder and President, ACFE Croatia Chapter | Business Advisor | Lecturer in Forensic Science, University of Split

Jadranka Orešković is a Croatian legal professional with more than 19 years of experience gained at prominent Croatian law firms. A member of the Croatian Bar Association since February 2011, she advises domestic and international companies on a broad range of corporate and commercial legal matters.

Her areas of expertise include corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring and reorganisation, employment law and regulatory compliance. She provides ongoing legal advice to businesses, supporting their operations and strategic decisions.

Jadranka graduated from the Faculty of Law in Zagreb, passed the Croatian Bar Examination in 2010 and subsequently earned a Master's degree in Leadership from the Faculty of Economics and Business in Zagreb.

Jadranka Orešković

Attorney-at-Law | Corporate Law, M&A and Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Radomir Dukov is a financial crime compliance professional with more than 19 years of experience across banking, fintech and VASP. He has held senior roles in fraud prevention, anti-money laundering, financial sanctions and compliance governance.

He is Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Bulgarian Association of Anti-Financial Crime Experts (BAAFCE), which promotes professional education, cross-sector collaboration and international cooperation against financial crime. He is a regular speaker at local and international conferences and leads practical financial crime training for professionals from different sectors in Bulgaria.

He holds the CFE, CAMS, CSS, CXS and CCAS certifications and is a Ph.D. candidate at Rakovski National Defence College, researching how to strengthen Bulgaria’s AML/CFT framework.

Radomir Dukov, CFE, CAMS, CSS, CXS, CCAS

Chairperson, Bulgarian Association of Anti-Financial Crime Experts (BAAFCE)

Alex Movchan is President of the ACFE Baltics Chapter and an international expert in corporate governance, internal audit, internal controls and fraud risk management, with around 20 years of professional experience.

He has held senior executive and leadership positions, including Chief Risk Officer, Head of Internal Audit and Head of Internal Controls, working with multinational and private equity-backed companies across various industries.

A Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA), he is also an experienced professional trainer promoting international best practices in fraud prevention and corporate governance.

Through his leadership of ACFE Baltics and other professional associations, he actively supports cross-border cooperation, professional education and the development of stronger internal control and anti-fraud frameworks across Central and Eastern Europe.

Alex Movchan, CIA, CFE, CICA

President, ACFE Baltics Chapter | Corporate Governance, Internal Audit and Fraud Risk Management Expert

Yannis Vraimakis is Head of Technology at PHQ S.A. and Vice President of the ACFE Greece Chapter. A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), he specialises in fraud data analytics, investigations, fraud risk management and regulatory compliance.

He has extensive experience applying advanced analytical techniques to fraud investigations, internal and external audits, compliance assessments and anti-money laundering engagements.

His expertise includes designing and implementing fraud risk management frameworks, strengthening internal controls and developing data-driven approaches to fraud detection, prevention and risk mitigation.

An experienced trainer and speaker, Yannis delivers specialised professional education in fraud data analytics, fraud risk management and investigative methodologies, helping organisations enhance their anti-fraud capabilities.

Yannis Vraimakis, CFE

Head of Technology, PHQ S.A. | Vice President, ACFE Greece Chapter | Fraud Data Analytics and Risk Management Expert

Sanja Ugrčić Pavlović is Vice President of the ACFE Serbia Chapter and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), with over 13 years of experience in regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention and risk management.

As Global Head of Risk & Compliance, she oversees compliance strategy across six European jurisdictions, including AML/CFT governance, regulatory engagement, licensing and operational controls.

Her professional background includes Big Four experience and senior leadership roles in digital assets, payments and iGaming, including positions as Money Laundering Reporting Officer, interim Chief Risk Officer and interim Chief Operating Officer.

She previously led compliance and risk management at Serbia’s first licensed cryptocurrency exchange, combining strategic leadership with practical expertise in financial regulation and corporate governance.

Sanja Ugrčić Pavlović, CFE

Vice President, ACFE Serbia Chapter | Global Head of Risk & Compliance | Financial Crime and Digital Assets Expert

Sándor Mátyás is a Board Member of the ACFE Hungary Chapter, elected in 2026, with over 25 years of professional experience in central banking, international financial services and highly regulated industries.

Holding the CIA, CISA, CFE and CAMS designations, he specialises in fraud investigations, risk-based auditing, internal controls and organisational integrity, combining independent assurance expertise with an executive understanding of business operations.

He served as President of IIA Hungary from 2010 to 2012 and has led its Anti-Fraud Section since 2020.

Through his professional leadership, he actively promotes knowledge sharing, fraud prevention and closer cooperation between internal auditors and fraud examination professionals.

Sándor Mátyás, CIA, CISA, CFE, CAMS

Board Member, ACFE Hungary Chapter | Former President, IIA Hungary | Fraud Investigation and Internal Audit Expert

Dr. József Péter Martin is Executive Director of Transparency International (TI) Hungary and Senior Lecturer at Corvinus University of Budapest, specialising in corruption, governance, public policy and the rule of law. An economist and sociologist by background, he combines anti-corruption leadership and advocacy, and analytical work with academic research with extensive previous experience in public affairs and journalism. Prior joining to TI, he served as editor-in-Chief of Figyelő, a Hungarian economic and business weekly.

Currently, his professional work focuses on role of institutions in development, democratic accountability and the impact of European Union conditionality on national governance. Through his leadership at Transparency International Hungary, he actively contributes to public debates, civil-society engagement and initiatives promoting transparency and accountable governance in Hungary and across Central and Eastern Europe. In 2025, he was awarded by president Emmanuel Macron with the title of the Knight of the National Order of Merit of France.

Dr. József Péter Martin, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Transparency International Hungary | Senior Lecturer, Corvinus University of Budapest

François Valérian is Chair of Transparency International, the global anti-corruption movement, elected in 2023 after serving on its International Board since 2019.

Previously, he led business integrity programmes at Transparency International’s Secretariat and helped develop the organisation’s G20 advocacy on financial regulation and anti-corruption. His expertise encompasses illicit financial flows, political integrity, financial transparency and corporate governance.

His professional career spans public administration, banking and management consulting, including senior roles at BNP Paribas and Accenture.

A graduate of École Polytechnique and École des Mines de Paris, he holds a Ph.D. in History and has taught financial regulation and oversight. He is also an author of several books and articles.

François Valérian, Ph.D.

Chair, Transparency International | Global Anti-Corruption and Business Integrity Leader

Dr. Márton Gajdos is an experienced internal audit, risk management and compliance professional with a background in economics and law. He holds the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designations, as well as a Hungarian certified financial auditor qualification.

He has worked in compliance and internal auditing since 2001, including serving as Chief Audit Executive at MKB Bank from 2005 to 2019. In 2019, he joined ABT Treuhand Group as a Partner in its Risk and Compliance Services Division.

A board member of IIA Hungary since 2016, he became President in 2026, promoting professional excellence in internal auditing, governance and integrity.

Dr. Márton Gajdos, CIA, CISA, CFE

President, IIA Hungary (BEMSZ) | Partner, ABT Treuhand Group

Nicholas Sarvari is the Founder and Managing Director of CNS Risk, a corporate intelligence, investigations and risk advisory firm with offices in London and Budapest.

He has nearly 30 years of experience in cross-border corporate investigations, fraud, financial crime, sanctions, asset tracing and intelligence, spanning more than 40 countries across Europe, the former Soviet Union, the Middle East and North Africa.

He advises law firms, corporations and investors on complex disputes, corporate structures and strategic risks.

In 2026, he was shortlisted for the presidency of Hungary’s National Office for Asset Recovery and Asset Protection and appeared before a parliamentary committee. He has also served as President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hungary since 2009.

Nicholas Sarvari

Founder and Managing Director, CNS Risk | Corporate Intelligence, Financial Crime and Asset Tracing Expert

Cornel-Virgiliu Călinescu is an internationally recognised expert in criminal asset recovery, anti-corruption and institutional development, with over 25 years of professional experience.

From 2016 to October 2025, he served as Director General of Romania’s National Agency for the Management of Seized Assets (ANABI), leading the development of the country’s asset recovery and management framework.

He chaired the Council of Europe’s Committee of Experts on Criminal Asset Recovery (PC-RAC) from 2024 to 2025, contributing to the development of international standards.

He continues to advise governments and international organisations on asset tracing, confiscation, seized asset management and cross-border cooperation.

Cornel-Virgiliu Călinescu

International Asset Recovery Expert | Former Director General, Romania’s National Agency for the Management of Seized Assets (ANABI) | Former Chair, Council of Europe PC-RAC

Alexander Kashumov is a Bulgarian human rights lawyer and Executive Director of the Access to Information Program (AIP), where he has worked since 1997. He previously headed AIP’s Legal Team from 2002 to 2023.

Under his legal leadership, AIP provided advice in more than 6,000 cases and litigated over 800 freedom of information cases. He has represented clients in freedom of expression, whistleblower protection and anti-SLAPP proceedings, including cases before the European Court of Human Rights.

An internationally recognised expert, he advises on freedom of information, media freedom and anti-corruption legislation and has contributed to legal reform and professional training across Europe and beyond.

Alexander Kashumov

Executive Director, Access to Information Program (AIP) | Human Rights Lawyer | Freedom of Information and Whistleblower Protection Expert

Judit Zeisler is Head of Public Policy at Transparency International Hungary, where she has worked since 2021. Her expertise focuses on anti-corruption policy, public procurement transparency, public funding, whistleblower protection and civic participation.

She has authored and co-authored several research reports and policy publications examining the transparency and accountability of public spending, including studies on state subsidies and private equity funds. She is also responsible for Transparency International Hungary’s Tender Champions platform.

Before joining Transparency International, she spent nearly eight years at the Hungarian Central Statistical Office, serving as an analyst and later as Head of its Coordination Unit. Earlier in her career, she worked as a journalist and editor.

She holds degrees from Budapest University of Economics and Business and the University of Pécs.

Zeisler Judit

Head of Policy, Transparency International Hungary

Elton Mata is a Manager in Deloitte Romania’s Financial Advisory practice, specialising in whistleblowing, corporate ethics and integrity risk management.

He advises organisations on designing and operating effective speak-up frameworks, managing sensitive misconduct allegations and developing robust compliance programmes.

His professional experience encompasses complex investigations, internal audits, integrity due diligence, anti-money laundering and fraud risk management.

Combining investigative expertise with practical knowledge of governance and regulatory compliance, Elton supports organisations in strengthening internal controls, fostering ethical corporate cultures and protecting stakeholder trust and organisational reputation.

Elton Mata

Manager, Financial Advisory – Forensic Services, Deloitte Romania | Whistleblowing, Corporate Ethics and Integrity Risk Management

Márton Hegyi is a Director in EY’s Forensic & Integrity Services practice, based in Budapest, Hungary. He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and served as Vice President of the ACFE Hungary Chapter until November 2026.

Throughout his career, he has gained extensive professional experience in risk management, regulatory compliance and forensic investigations, leading a wide range of high-profile investigative and compliance engagements in Hungary and internationally.

His previous leadership experience in the corporate sector provides him with a broad business perspective, enabling him to approach complex organisational challenges from multiple angles and combine investigative expertise with practical business insights.

Márton Hegyi, CFE

Director, Forensic & Integrity Services, EY Hungary | Fraud Investigation, Risk Management and Compliance Expert

Lívia Eichardt is a Director in PwC Hungary’s Forensic practice, a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), with 20 years of experience in investigations, dispute services and regulatory compliance.

She has led or supported more than 100 investigations across various industries, primarily in Hungary and Southeast Europe. She also provides financial expertise in commercial disputes and litigation, including court proceedings.

Her recent work focuses on advising banks and other regulated entities on strengthening anti-money laundering frameworks, fraud prevention measures, sanctions compliance and internal controls, combining investigative expertise with practical financial and regulatory insight.

Lívia Eichardt, CFE, FCCA

Director, Forensic Services, PwC Hungary | Financial Crime, Investigations and Compliance Expert

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Ivan Stefanov

CEO, NOTO, Bulgaria

Jakub Vojtíšek is a Director in Deloitte’s Forensic and Financial Crime team in the Czech Republic, with more than 10 years of professional experience in forensic services. He specialises in fraud and corruption investigations, third-party due diligence and risk management.

Throughout his career, he has led numerous projects involving financial crime, regulatory compliance and corporate investigations, advising organisations on complex forensic and risk-related matters.

He has also played an active role in developing analytical solutions for third-party risk management and leads innovation initiatives within Deloitte’s forensic practice, promoting the use of technology and data-driven approaches to enhance the effectiveness and delivery of forensic services.

Jakub Vojtíšek

Director, Forensic and Financial Crime, Deloitte Czech Republic | Fraud Investigations, Third-Party Risk Management and Forensic Innovation Expert

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Dr. Judit Erőss

Moderator, Private Sector Innovations in Fraud Prevention and Integrity

Dr. Ádám Farkas is a Partner at EY and leads its Forensic & Integrity Services practice across eight Central and Southeast European countries, overseeing a multidisciplinary team of more than 60 professionals.

A qualified lawyer and Certified Anti-money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Global Sanctions Specialist (CGSS), he specialises in corporate investigations, anti-corruption compliance, fraud risk management, anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance.

His professional experience spans regulatory compliance, integrity-related controls and forensic investigations. He regularly lectures and publishes on business integrity and compliance and is co-author of Key Topics in Compliance, a book examining the theory and practice of ethical corporate conduct.

He is committed to strengthening organisational integrity through effective governance, technology and preventive corporate frameworks.

Dr. Ádám Farkas, CFE, CISA, CGSS

Partner, Central Business Unit Leader, Forensic & Integrity Services, EY

Dénes Marcell Jávor

Communication Manager, Transparency International Hungary

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Tomasz Joniec is a Partner in PwC Poland’s Financial Crime Unit, with more than 15 years of professional experience in banking and consulting, specialising in financial crime prevention, anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and regulatory compliance.

Throughout his career, he has developed extensive expertise in sanctions compliance, risk management, customer risk models, enterprise-wide risk assessments and managed compliance services. Before entering consulting, he served as Deputy Group Money Laundering Reporting Officer at an Austrian financial institution.

He currently leads a team of more than 70 regulatory compliance professionals at PwC Poland, advising financial institutions on complex regulatory developments and helping them design and implement practical, effective compliance and financial crime risk management frameworks.

Tomasz Joniec

Partner, Financial Crime Unit, PwC Poland | Anti-Money Laundering, Financial Crime and Regulatory Compliance Expert

Dr. Bence Tóth is a Financial Risk Management Junior Manager at KPMG Hungary, specialising in financial-sector regulation, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF), crypto-assets and emerging financial technologies.

Since joining KPMG in 2023, he has worked across forensic services, internal audit and financial risk management, advising banks, fintech companies and crypto-asset service providers.

His experience includes AML/CTF assessments, regulatory gap analyses, MiCA and MiFID II compliance, governance frameworks and fraud prevention.

Holding a Doctor of Law degree, he combines legal and regulatory expertise with practical knowledge of blockchain technology, digital assets and artificial intelligence in financial services.

Dr. Bence József Tóth

Junior Manager, Financial Risk Management, KPMG Hungary | AML/CTF, Financial Regulation and Digital Assets Specialist

Dr. Attila Bartha is an Associate Professor and Programme Director of the MSc in Public Policy and Management at Corvinus University of Budapest, and a Senior Research Fellow at the ELTE Centre for Social Sciences.

Holding a Ph.D. in political science, his research focuses on governance, public policy, institutional performance, democratic accountability and comparative social and economic policy.

His internationally published research also examines corruption, public trust and tax compliance, including the impact of corruption scandals on citizens’ confidence in public institutions.

He is a founding editor of Intersections: East European Journal of Society and Politics and contributes to international academic debates on governance, public integrity and policy effectiveness.