Maria Ugov-Scerri

Maria Ugov-Scerri is an experienced compliance professional currently serving as the Chief Compliance Officer at China Everbright Bank since August 2023. Prior to this role, Ugov-Scerri held the position of Senior Compliance Manager at HSBC, overseeing compliance advisory for Global Markets and Banking business units for over a decade. Ugov-Scerri's extensive background includes roles as Compliance Director at Morgan Stanley and Compliance Executive at Commonwealth Bank of Australia, focusing on various aspects of compliance within financial markets. Ugov-Scerri also founded a private equity and venture capital consulting firm, Blackstone Capital, and has served in compliance roles at BBY and Right Click Capital. Ugov-Scerri’s educational qualifications include a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice, a Master of Applied Finance, and certifications in sustainable finance, among others.