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John Krenitsky has spent decades navigating the corridors of compliance, litigation, and regulatory upheaval at some of the country’s largest financial institutions. Now, as chief compliance officer at Apple Bank, he sees a unique opportunity to develop a highly scalable compliance program that will strategically support Apple Bank’s growth by leveraging artificial intelligence and efficiently […]

When Cynthia Soto reflects on her professional journey, she sees a clear through-line connecting her early career in real estate law to her current role as Senior Legal Counsel at Banco G&T Continental. Those first experiences sharpened her attention to detail and taught her the critical importance of risk management and regulatory awareness. “I began […]

Christian Mella doesn’t just love soccer—he lives it. With over 50 jerseys and an encyclopedic knowledge of the sport, Mella approaches his legal career the same way he approaches his passion: with discipline, strategy, and heart. As Chief Legal Officer at Tenpo, a Chilean fintech company determined to become the nation’s first fully licensed neobank, […]

As vice president of legal for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean at Visa, Marco Isoard is pivotal in steering the company through an increasingly complex regulatory and commercial landscape. With a career spanning civil litigation, corporate law, and financial regulation, Isoard now leads a regional legal team that helps enable Visa’s business growth while […]

When Paola Vargas began her legal journey, she was drawn to the law and the structure and logic behind tax systems. After studying tax law and working in administrative legal issues, she transitioned into a boutique firm specializing in taxation—laying the foundation for a career built on understanding the nuance and complexity of tax compliance. […]

As vice president and chief legal officer of Desjardins Group, Luc Boucher navigates the sprawling legal complexities of one of Canada’s largest financial institutions. His calm demeanor and adaptability shine in a role that demands responsiveness to everything from regulatory shifts to emerging technologies. For Luc, leadership is about empowering his team, embracing uncertainty, and […]

Scotiabank, one of Canada’s leading financial institutions, operates at the heart of the Canadian banking infrastructure while extending its reach to Latin America and Asia. Renowned for its comprehensive services in retail, commercial banking, wealth management, and corporate investment banking, Scotiabank maintains a stronghold in its home market while fostering growth in key regions globally. […]

loanDepot.com, founded in 2010 by mortgage industry innovator Anthony Hsieh, has grown into one of the leading mortgage lenders in the U.S., focused on creating a seamless and straightforward mortgage experience for its customers. With a mission to exceed expectations through innovation, loanDepot has navigated a highly regulated and competitive industry by embracing cutting-edge technology […]

Small wonder that Emilia Mesquita’s staff has ballooned from five to 18 since she assumed responsibility for legal and regulatory compliance at Banco Itau’s Paraguayan operations in July 2019. Since then, Banco Itau has grown from a retail bank into a conglomerate with entities for corporate and investment banking, insurance, brokerage, asset management and fin-tech. […]

Liliana Marcos is the general counsel at Prosa, a company that plays a vital role in Mexico’s card payment ecosystem. Established in 1968, Prosa has become a cornerstone of the country’s financial infrastructure, enabling seamless transactions between card issuers, acquirers and merchants. Often referred to as the heart of the card payment system, Prosa’s services […]