Simone Garreau

Simone Garreau is a seasoned risk management professional currently serving as the Global Head of Enterprise Risk at Block, Inc. since July 2024, where oversight includes risk management for widely utilized financial products both in the US and internationally. Previously, Simone held the position of Director of Risk Management at Remitly, managing risk for a leading remittance product. Prior roles include significant contributions to enterprise risk management at Robinhood during critical events like the GameStop controversy, as well as extensive experience at Western Union in Enterprise Risk and Global Compliance Risk Management, focusing on compliance topics and geopolitical strategies. Earlier career highlights include consulting at Control Risks and supporting health initiatives at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, complementing robust educational qualifications from The Johns Hopkins University and The George Washington University.