John Mckenna

John Mckenna is a transformational senior business leader currently serving as the Global Head of Compliance Operations at Wise. With extensive experience in financial crime and sanctions, John has successfully led major strategic business initiatives across major global banks, including roles as Chief Operations Officer at CIT, Head of Financial Crime at the Royal Bank of Scotland, and Director of the Financial Crime Centre of Excellence at Banco Santander. John holds a BSc in Economics from Cardiff University and a Diploma in Anti Money Laundering with distinction from the International Compliance Association. A qualified chartered accountant, John began their career at PWC and has a strong track record in defining and executing complex business transformation and operating model changes.