Ex-Associate Partner At IBM Joins Bovill, The International Regulatory Consultancy

Bovill, the financial services regulatory consultancy, has today announced that Philip Halford has joined its London office.

Philip has over 30 years of experience in the international Financial Services industry, working specifically across the Banking and Insurance sectors. He has held a number of high-profile roles serving as EMEA Director of Claims Governance, Risk and Counter Fraud for Zurich Insurance and as Associate Partner at IBM where he worked on its Global Insurance Counter Fraud programme. Philip has also held the role of Head of Financial Crime Prevention Unit at Permanent TSB bank.

At Bovill, Philip offers clients a deep understanding of the practical challenges they face and provides informed strategic, operational and technical advice across AML, Sanctions, Fraud, and Security.

Philip commented:

“Significant changes to the global regulatory landscape over the coming months makes this an exciting time to be joining the Bovill team. In my role I will be developing and delivering regulatory support, using my expertise in financial crime to meet current and emerging challenges our clients face.”

Ben Blackett-Ord, Chief Executive at Bovill, commented:

“We’re excited to have Philip join the Bovill team. His insights and knowledge of governance, risk and controls as seen in a number of industries, geographies and cultures offers a unique perspective to our clients.”