John Kidd

John Kidd currently serves as a Senior Director in the Financial Crime Risk Management practice at K2 Integrity’s UAE office, focused on safeguarding client reputations through risk management advisory services. Prior experience includes roles as Political Risk Analyst and later Senior Political Risk Analyst at West Sands Advisory Ltd, where analytical coverage expanded significantly in the MENA region. John has held various senior positions in risk management at institutions such as DP World, where responsibilities included overseeing capital allocation strategies, and HSBC, where roles ranged from Risk Assessment Manager to Intelligence Manager, significantly enhancing the organization's defensive measures against financial crime. John's career reflects a robust expertise in risk assessment, compliance, and political risk analysis across diverse sectors.