Following significant investment from Triple Private Equity earlier this year and the appointment of industry leader Phil Cotter as CEO, SmartSearch has further enhanced its executive leadership team with four key appointments.

Stuart Morris joins as Chief Technology Officer. With over two decades’ experience in delivering large-scale transformation and software development programs at EY, Barclays, and LSEG, Stuart will lead SmartSearch’s technology team to support the next phase of customer-focused innovation.

He says: “Keeping pace with the advanced technology used by today’s financial criminals is a pressing challenge for organisations in regulated industries. This is compounded by their obligation to implement the necessary checks to catch fraudsters and ensure regulatory compliance. SmartSearch is dedicated to making this process easier for businesses, and it’s an exciting time to be part of this journey.”

Paul Eddie has been appointed Chief Revenue Officer and brings extensive experience in software, analytics, and digital transformation from his roles at Thomson Reuters, Oracle, Experian, and D&B. Paul will lead SmartSearch’s sales organisation.

“Software, analytics, and digital transformation have been key focus areas throughout my career, and I’m delighted to join SmartSearch as a leader in digital compliance,” adds Paul. “Maximising revenue streams will enable SmartSearch to streamline and enhance its product offerings for customers in regulated sectors, providing them with the right solutions and support to combat the rising tide of financial crime.”

Newly created roles

The firm has also created new roles for two of its executive team members to further strengthen its leadership.

Fraser Mitchell becomes Chief Product Officer, transitioning from his role as Technical Director to focus on the business’s strategic product direction and market-leading innovation.

Collette Allen (main picture) transitions to Chief Transformation Officer from her position as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, she will be responsible for ensuring that the businesses transformation agenda is delivered in support of its long-term strategy, with a focus on operational & service excellence.

The expanded Executive Leadership Team will focus on assisting businesses in all regulated sectors in the fight against global money laundering and fraud.