Kester Ehiwario Ph. D.

Kester Ehiwario, Ph. D., MSc, PG Dip, BSc, MCSI, ACE, Dip Inv Ops, is an experienced professional in compliance, risk management, and audit, currently serving in the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service since July 2018. Kester has a robust background, including roles in risk management at Aviva, where responsibilities involved client assessments and performance reporting, and serving as a Regulatory Compliance Officer at Intercontinental Bank PLC, focusing on regulatory inquiries and compliance advisory. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance and an MSc in Financial Services Risk and Operations from Glasgow Caledonian University, alongside a BSc in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Calabar. Kester has held various positions, including team management in fraud detection at John Lewis and compliance officer roles at Pacific Bank PLC, showcasing a strong proficiency in developing compliance strategies and fostering collaborative partnerships.