AML RightSource, a US-based provider of financial crime compliance solutions, has appointed Steve Meirink as its new CEO, effective immediately.New AML RightSource CEO Steve Meirink (Image: LinkedIn)Meirink, who is also joining the board of directors, takes the company reigns from Frank Ewing, who is stepping down after 11 years in the role. Ewing will continue to serve on the board of directors.Ewing is credited with guiding the firm from a “small domestic service provider” into a “trusted global partner for financial institutions, government entities, and corporations”, securing partnerships with the likes of Golden 1 and Banesco USA.Since its founding in 2004, AML RightSource has grown to a team of more than 5,000 trained analysts providing anti-financial crime services, such as transaction monitoring and reporting, risk management, fraud prevention, enhanced due diligence, and KYC solutions.The incoming CEO brings over 20 years of experience in financial compliance and technology, previously serving as CEO of Wolters Kluwer Financial and Corporate Compliance (FCC) for the past two years.Meirink’s resume includes working at the likes of Assurant, Equifax, and First American Bank in various leadership positions. He also sits on numerous boards, including Wartburg College and Class Valuation.In comments sent to FinTech Futures, Meirink says: “My focus will be on empowering our teams through advanced training and career development, ensuring they have the tools and support needed to tackle the complex challenges of financial crime.”
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