Meet the Top Voices of Progress

They’ve challenged conventional thinking and pushed the boundaries of risk: introducing new ideas, frameworks, and industry-shaping change.

Explore the winners

Aditi is driving a more connected and forward-thinking approach to risk, blending deep analytical expertise with a collaborative mindset that lifts the industry as a whole. Through building impactful teams and openly sharing knowledge, she’s helping redefine what modern, inclusive risk leadership looks like: One idea and one partnership at a time.
Aditi Raj
Risk Leader | Credit and Fraud
Donna-Marie is being recognized for her leadership at the intersection of innovation and inclusion, advancing access to financial products while upholding high standards of responsibility.
Donna-Marie Dawkins
Deputy Chief Risk Officer
Jason is reshaping the future of credit decisioning through his work at Prism Data, championing cash flow underwriting as a more inclusive, forward-looking way to assess financial health. His vision is helping risk teams unlock smarter, fairer decisions, broadening access without compromising precision.
Jason Rosen
Founder & CEO
Dustin has been a steadfast leader in the AML and anti-financial crime community, consistently driving progress with purpose and integrity. Known for his commitment to raising industry standards, he continues to shape a more resilient and forward-thinking future for financial crime prevention.
Dustin Eaton
Executive Leader in Risk, Compliance & Fraud Management
Abraham M. Izquierdo
Managing Director, Asset & Liability Management Expert at Grupo Financiero Banorte
John Wiethorn
Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Gusto
Maxim Piessen
Co-Founder & CTO at Credix
Michael Matossian
EVP, Global Head of Group Regulatory Compliance at Arab Bank Group
Raghu Kulkarni
Chief AI Officer at Equifax
Heleodoro has spent four decades shaping the evolution of risk management across Latin America, leading through crises, mentoring future leaders, and advancing national and regional standards. His lasting impact spans policy, education, and innovation, making him a foundational voice in the progress of the global risk community.
Heleodoro Ruiz
CEO
Jonathan is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in B2B fraud detection, rethinking how businesses assess and manage risk at scale. His work is driving a new era of transparency and intelligence in underwriting, helping the industry move toward smarter, more inclusive decision-making.
Jonathan Awad
Co-Founder & CEO
Justin Parr is driving financial progress by expanding access to working capital for growing businesses across six countries, building credit models that are both inclusive and scalable. At Treyd, his thoughtful leadership is helping redefine responsible lending while empowering teams to make decisions that balance risk, growth, and long-term impact.
Justin Parr
Chief Credit Officer
Redefining what it means to lead in risk management, Nidhi blends analytical depth, regulatory expertise, and creative vision to shape the future of model governance. As a recognized voice in both finance and social impact, she’s advancing a more thoughtful, transparent, and human-centered approach to risk management that resonates far beyond the industry.
Nidhi Agarwal
Chief Model Risk Officer
Rakesh is reshaping how fraud prevention is approached in modern banking, proving that protecting users and delivering great experiences can go hand in hand. At Chime, he’s championed a culture of experimentation and trust, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in digital risk management and setting new standards for the industry.
Rakesh Vemulapally
Senior Director of Risk
Will is reshaping fintech lending by treating credit as a collaborative, long-term partnership, prioritizing what’s best for founders over rigid thresholds. At Highbeam, he’s expanding access to capital through trust, transparency, and a shared approach to risk that helps businesses scale sustainably.
Will Fischer
Head of Credit
Alexandre is pioneering the application of AI in risk, leading transformative work, especially in collections, that has driven both organizational impact and smarter customer outcomes. His tech-first mindset and forward-thinking approach are setting new benchmarks for how innovation can fuel financial progress.
Alexandre Diaz Codina
Head of Risk & Data at Credix
With a rare mix of analytical depth and mission-driven leadership, Tom is pioneering a more dynamic, inclusive, and resilient approach to underwriting, proving that progress is as much about mindset as it is about metrics.
Tom Frantz
Credit Card Underwriting Manager
Yuliya is at the forefront of a broader shift in how risk is viewed, not as a gatekeeper, but as a catalyst for growth. At Cash App and Block, she’s championing adaptive, product-aligned risk frameworks that scale with innovation, helping to shape a new generation of risk management across the industry.
Yuliya Kazakevich
Global Head of Merchant Risk & Onboarding
Peter is helping shape the future of AI in risk by combining deep operational experience with first-principles thinking to build thoughtful, practical frameworks for adoption. Through his work across fraud and beyond, he’s driving progress while inspiring others to approach AI with clarity, purpose, and integrity.
Peter Tegelaar
Fractional Chief AI Officer

Celebrating the global coices redefining risk

Over the past months, Taktile invited nominations from across the global financial community, resulting in a diverse pool of candidates spanning industries, regions, and risk domains. Winners were selected across four categories:

Innovation

They’ve pioneered new systems, technologies, or approaches that redefine how risk is measured, managed, and operationalized.

Impact

They’ve advanced financial inclusion, equity, or broader societal good through risk-driven initiatives and action.

Progress

They’ve challenged conventional thinking and pushed the boundaries of risk: introducing new ideas, frameworks, and industry-shaping change.

Leadership

They’ve built strong teams, mentored emerging talent, and shaped the next generation of leaders in risk.

Top Voices of

Leadership

Recognizing the people cultivating teams and future leaders.

Top Voices of

Impact

Recognizing the people advancing financial inclusion and societal good.

Top Voices of

Innovation

Recognizing the people pioneering new systems and technology.

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