30 years advising businesses on compliance processes, 15 years running large-scale Sec 166-style investigations and a legal career that led to the founding of the International Compliance Association. These are the foundations that KYC360 is built upon, and how it came to be an award-winning SaaS business.
KYC360 has evolved from RiskScreen to convey the platform’s all-encompassing nature, from on-boarding to off-boarding, and directly address the end-to-end nature of customer lifecycle management.
Our subject-matter expertise, dedication to rapid deployment of solutions, superior level of customer support and ambitious product roadmap has made KYC360 a recognised and trusted name globally – and we aim to continuously improve on this award-winning position.
2015
Launch of KYC360 as an AML Knowledge Platform
2016
Launch of RiskScreen Core and Data partnership with Dow Jones
2017
Launch of on-premises pKYC solution
2018
Launch of SaaS Batch Screening solution with unique 3D risk technology
2019
Global partnership with SalesForce and launch of SalesForce Screening App
2020
Partnership with WorldCheck
2021
Launch of SaaS Onboarding technology and partnership with Kompany and Sayari
2023
Partnership with GDC and Lexis Nexis
2024
Launch of end-to-end SaaS platform
Leadership
One of the qualities that differentiates KYC360 from all other AML technology providers is our commitment to cultivating a team of subject-matter experts and data scientists. Our many years' experience in compliance and regulatory investigations is reflected in the way we design, build and deploy our solutions, and in the operational efficiency gains experienced by users of our technologies.
Exec Officers
Board
Advisors
Stephen Platt
Founder & CEO
Stephen Platt
Stephen is KYC360's founder and CEO, and regarded as one of the world’s leading experts in financial crime prevention. Prior to establishing KYC360, he spent 25 years conducting large scale regulatory enquiries into AML compliance failings by businesses ranging from Tier 1 banks downwards. He is a barrister, the original founder of the International Compliance Association, a former Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University in Washington DC and the author of the #1 best-selling book ‘Criminal Capital’.
Neal King
Head of Technology
Neal King
Neal is KYC360's Head of Technology and leads a team of in-house developers. Neal has a long track record of designing and coding software solutions designed to manage risk and improve customer lifecycle management. His previous roles have included senior appointments at a Tier 1 bank and at fiduciary and investment businesses.
Katie de la Haye
Head of Finance and HR
Katie de la Haye
Katie is responsible for all things Finance and HR at KYC360. She read PPE at the University of Oxford after which she qualified as a chartered accountant. Working for Deloitte in Manchester she managed audit engagements across a variety of sectors. Her previous experience of working with tech companies includes a role heading up financial reporting at Laterooms.com.
Caroline Ruark
Head of Governance
Caroline Ruark
Caroline is our Head of Governance, responsible for corporate secretarial and corporate governance .She obtained her degree and postgraduate diploma in law from the University of Aberdeen, and is a qualified Scottish solicitor and Cayman Islands attorney at law. Caroline’s previous experience includes roles at Slaughter & May, Maples & Calder and Mourant.
Tom Devlin
Chief Commercial Officer
Tom Devlin
Tom is responsible for oversight of all Sales and Commercial Partnerships whilst ensuring that the marketing, sales and support of the firm's award-winning AML software solutions align. Educated at Oxford, Tom worked in corporate finance at Rothschild before qualifying as an English barrister. For almost ten years he managed systemically important enquiries for regulators into compliance failures within regulated businesses both on and offshore.
James Mullins
Global Head of Sales
James Mullins
James has over 30 years’ experience within technology sales, having led global sales teams from start up to scale up. He’s sold into multiple verticals including, Financial Services, Insurance, Telecommunications, Government, and Oil & Gas. Throughout his career he has successfully driven both sales and market development strategies. At KYC360 he’s responsible for leading the business development function.
Stephen Salamida
Chief Technology Officer
Stephen Salamida
Stephen Salamida is a seasoned software development professional with over two decades of experience across diverse industries, technologies, and global settings. He played a crucial role as a founding member of a successful SaaS FinTech startup, where he was instrumental in developing the initial MVP and early iterations of the software. Stephen's leadership skills shone as he efficiently recruited, expanded, and supervised a high-caliber engineering team comprising over 50 experts located in different parts of the world. His expertise in strategic team building, global resource management, and delivering complex technical projects has consistently driven significant business outcomes throughout his career.
Rob Ballantine
Director of Account Management
Rob Ballantine
Rob Ballantine is an experienced professional with a background in healthcare and account management. With a Master's degree in Medical Sciences, Rob has worked in various healthcare roles, including a critical position in London's COVID response and digital transformation initiatives. At KYC360, he has excelled in roles within the Customer Success team and now leads the Account Management function, leveraging his expertise to drive success and build strong client relationships.
Kerry Rose
Director of Marketing
Kerry Rose
Currently serving as the Director of Marketing for KYC360, Kerry specializes in marketing strategy and transformation. She began her career in marketing at the forensic department of KPMG specialising in financial crime. With nearly 20 years of experience in business-to-business marketing across various industries, she has focused on technology for the past decade. She adopts a data-driven approach to marketing, ensuring that her strategies are well-informed and effective.
Stephen Platt
Board Member
Stephen Platt
Stephen Platt is a former English barrister, the original founder of the International Compliance Association, an Adjunct professor at Georgetown University and the author of the best-selling book Criminal Capital. As Chairman of BakerPlatt and then Principal of Stephen Platt & Associates LLP he was commissioned by several regulators to conduct Sec 166 style investigations into the conduct of financial services businesses before founding KYC360.
Ian Crosby
Board Member
Ian Crosby
Ian Crosby is Head of Group Risk and Chairman of Stonehage Fleming. He holds senior positions on a number of government and industry bodies and consultative committees and was the President of the Jersey Association of Trust Companies from 2014 to 2019. Ian became a Partner of the Group in 1995. Ian has Bachelor of Commerce and LLB (Law) degrees.
Stephen Chandler
Board Member
Stephen Chandler
Stephen Chandler is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Notion Capital. He has over 20 years of experience in forming, funding, running, advising and investing in technology businesses. Stephen has been a co-founder of over ten businesses with involvement in dozens more, where he helped a number of leading tech companies. He was part of the founding team of MessageLabs as CFO and EMEA GM.
Sir David Calvert Smith KC
Board Member
Sir David Calvert Smith KC
Sir David Calvert-Smith is a retired British judge. Before becoming a High Court Judge, Sir David had an enviable career at the Bar. He has been 1st Senior Treasury Counsel, Panelled Counsel to the SFO, Chairman of the Criminal Bar Association and the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for England and Wales from 1998 to 2003.
Ian Penrose
Board Advisor
Ian Penrose
Ian Penrose has held senior executive and non-executive positions in companies operating in the global sport, technology and gambling/gaming sectors for over 20 years. In these roles, he has consistently fostered innovation and added to shareholder value, while never losing sight of the importance of maintaining high standards of corporate governance.
Bill Howarth
Board Advisor
Bill Howarth
Bill Howarth is an educational entrepreneur who founded CLT International (Wealth Management), a global education and training provider. He went on to found, along with Stephen Platt (KYC360 CEO), the International Compliance Association (ICA), of which he was CEO and later President. He’s a leading expert in building and developing professional development frameworks particularly in the areas of Governance, Risk and Compliance and Financial Crime Prevention.
John Harris
Board Advisor
John Harris
John has held a number of high-profile senior roles, including that of Director General of the Jersey Financial Services Commission – a position he held for 12 years until 2018. Prior to his role at the Jersey Financial Services Commission, he was the Director of International Finance for the Government of Jersey and responsible for all aspects of the policy on the maintenance and enhancement of the island’s position as an international finance centre. John’s earlier career was spent within international corporate and private banking where he held a number of global management positions in the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Nassau and the Channel Islands.
KYC360 CSR Commitments
KYC360 was founded to make a positive impact on the world. We therefore integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into all our business practices. These values have led to various initiatives and commitments that allow us to contribute to a more sustainable and ethical planet. We strive to set an example for the industry, promoting sustainability, ethical business practices, and social responsibility.
1. Charitable Partnerships
We empower charitable organisations to focus on their missions by allowing them to utilise our award-winning Riskscreen technology at a heavily discounted price.
2. ESG Search Functionality
We provide ESG search functionality within our screening modules, which we make free or at heavily discounted rates to organisations committed to worthy causes. For those seeking to purchase it, this feature is seamlessly integrated into our service, promoting responsible practices and contributing to a sustainable business ecosystem.
3. Environmental Stewardship
By transitioning from on-premise to cloud-based solutions, KYC360 actively contributes to environmental conservation. Leveraging the economies of scale in processing for multiple clients in a single location, our approach significantly reduces energy consumption compared to individual, inefficient infrastructures. This results in significant savings in overall energy usage.
4. Support for Ethical Causes
We support a variety of charities that are aligned with our values including Transparency International UK which is committed to a world fair and free of corruption where all companies act with integrity and transparently and do not participate in, enable or endorse corruption
Our values
Integrity We do the right thing, in the right way and drive value aligned to our mission.
Expertise We value and promote expertise in business process optimisation, compliance and financial crime prevention.
Performance We invest continuously in research and development to ensure that our technologies enable our customers to outperform commercially.
Independence We value platform independence and optionality for our customers – be it in data, or hosting.
Quality We make careful, measured commitments and deliver exceptional client service.
Careers
Looking to feel valued, respected and supported?
At KYC360, we believe in operating with integrity, honesty, and transparency in everything we do. We strive to create a culture of trust and respect where employees are valued for their contributions and supported in their personal and professional growth. We are passionate about delivering exceptional products and services to our customers, setting high standards for ourselves and working tirelessly to exceed expectations.
As an employee, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects and make a real impact on our business. We are always looking for new and better ways to solve problems and meet the needs of our customers, encouraging creativity and risk-taking, and staying ahead of the curve in our industry.
You will be encouraged to share your ideas and take ownership of your work. We understand that our employees have lives outside of work and offer flexible work arrangements, generous holiday time, and comprehensive benefits packages to ensure that our employees are able to balance their personal and professional lives. Finally, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential to our success, welcoming and celebrating differences in race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation and other dimensions of diversity.
