Deloitte Middle East has announced the appointment of Simon Cuerden as the new Forensic & Financial Crime leader for the region. With 22 years of experience as a partner at Deloitte UK, Simon is an industry veteran who has worked with clients across various global markets, including the Middle East.
“This is a strategic appointment for us in the Middle East when set against the backdrop of technological disruption and the new threats facing public and private organizations. We are committed to bringing leading experts to drive the business and provide end-to-end solutions to our clients and markets with deeper technical expertise”, said Hani Khoury, Deloitte Middle East Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory Leader.
“Simon Cuerden is a leading global expert when it comes to all aspects of the forensic and financial crime landscape, and I am confident with him joining our team in the Middle East, we will maintain our market-leading position when it comes to the value we provide to our clients through our Forensic & Financial Crime Services”, added Khoury.
Cuerden’s experience includes working in special committees drawn from the boards of organizations within the public and private sectors, overseeing reviews and investigations into sensitive incidents and circumstances. His experience includes working with a range of clients based in, and with interests in the region, including the UAE, Libya, Qatar, and KSA
Commenting on his appointment, Simon Cuerden said, “It is a huge honor to be asked to take on this leadership role within Deloitte Middle East, and the opportunity which it brings to deliver world-class forensic and financial crime services to meet the needs of clients of ever-increasing prominence and influence in the region and globally within the government and private sectors”.
The Deloitte Middle East Forensic and Financial Crime practice combines extensive technical and industry expertise with cutting-edge analytics and technology to offer customized solutions for complex investigations and disputes. As organizations become more aware of the importance of identifying and preventing emerging risks, Deloitte Middle East uses advanced corporate intelligence, analytical tools, and spatial data to proactively combat financial crime, helping clients reduce potential threats and enhance their investigative capabilities.