EBU FACULTY BIO
Mario Madeddu is a dynamic executive and strategic leader with over 10 years of experience in Fintech, Banking, Fraud Prevention, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) frameworks and policy.

He specializes in investigative process innovation, enhancing global payment management across vast international supply chains. With expertise in designing policy & standards, operations, and controls, Mario adeptly balances risk, compliance, threats, and vulnerabilities.

Currently serving as Global Head of Standards & Expansions at Amazon Payments Europe, he leads regulatory compliance and financial crime policy setting across global teams. His work involves standardizing AML policies, ensuring compliance with regional and global regulations, and influencing both internal and external stakeholders.

Previously, as Chief Compliance Officer, he built and mentored a team of senior compliance managers, overseeing regulatory developments affecting €50 billion in annual payments. His tenure also included roles as Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Senior Risk Manager, where he managed high-stakes interactions with regulatory bodies such as the CSSF and FIU.

Mario’s career spans multiple leadership roles in financial compliance, fraud investigations, and risk management at Amazon Payments UK and Amazon Payments Europe. He has played a pivotal role in AML training programs, policy development, and regulatory audits.

His academic credentials include an MBA from the London School of Commerce, a Master’s in International and Diplomatic Sciences from the Università degli Studi di Siena, and a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from The University of Salford. He also holds a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) certification.

Fluent in English and Italian, Mario is recognized for fostering global alliances and serving as a spokesperson on AML and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) matters. His ability to bridge government and private sector efforts has made him a key influencer in regulatory compliance and financial crime prevention.