Marieke Kernet

Marieke Kernet is a seasoned expert in financial crime compliance with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently serving as Head of Financial Crime and Money Laundering Reporting Officer at Evelyn Partners, Marieke leads the group Financial Crime function, developing strategies to mitigate risks associated with financial crime. Previously, Marieke held the position of Director and Head of Financial Crime at Smith & Williamson, overseeing a 16-member team and enhancing the financial crime framework. At HSBC, Marieke managed a financial crime compliance advisory team of 32 members across Europe and the UK. Early career roles included positions at EY focusing on regulatory challenges and compliance and at Loyens & Loeff specializing in corporate and regulatory matters. Marieke holds advanced degrees from prestigious institutions including Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and Université Robert Schuman, with a specialization in business law and regulatory compliance.