Ivan Heard

Ivan Heard is a seasoned professional in the field of fraud solutions and forensic data analytics with a diverse background in accounting and investigation. Currently serving as the Global Head of Fraud Solutions at Quantexa since January 2020, Ivan previously held key positions including Director of Forensic Data Analytics at EY from January 2015 to January 2020, Investigator at the Serious Fraud Office (UK) in 2014, and Chartered Accountant at Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP from September 2011 to December 2014. Ivan holds a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners obtained in 2016 and an ACA from ICAEW earned between 2011 and 2014. Ivan's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in French and European Literature from Royal Holloway, University of London, along with ERASMUS studies in Latin and Mythology at Université Paul Valéry - Montpellier III and in History and Culture of the Indian Ocean at Université de La Réunion.