Emil is a Senior Consultant - Sanctions Lead at FINTRAIL.

Emil has become a definitive voice and leading authority in sanctions compliance. His diverse experience spans roles in influential think tanks to key positions within leading FinTechs and insurance companies. This unique experience equips him with a deep understanding of regulatory advisory, complex investigations, risk assessments and controls, and collaborating on sanctions policies with top government officials worldwide.

Emil’s tenure at well-respected organisations like the Council of Europe, Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies at RUSI, and Stripe have solidified his reputation in the field.

At RUSI, alongside publishing agenda-setting research, he chaired an influential private sector Brexit sanctions taskforce, gave evidence to parliamentary enquiries and worked with governments across Europe, North America and Asia and international organisations (such as the FATF and the Council of Europe) on sanctions design and implementation. In the private sector, he’s helped FinTechs navigate the rapid and complex imposition of sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Emil is currently an Associate Fellow at the Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies and a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist with ACAMS. He speaks Danish and English fluently. Recently, his article on UK sanctions policy was included as recommended reading in the House Lords Library briefing on UK foreign and security policy.

Emil is passionate about helping organisations of all sizes build and maintain a sanctions programme that is fit for purpose and helps clients navigate complex regulatory requirements in an ever-changing sanctions landscape.