James Booth

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James Booth is the Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism, and Sanctions at Silent Eight. He also serves as the company’s Global Ambassador, representing Silent Eight at global conferences, roundtables, and media events. In this dual role, James actively engages with stakeholders across government agencies, law enforcement, regulatory bodies, academia, and leading financial institutions. With a career spanning senior roles in both the private and public sectors, James has led frontline investigations, developed compliance frameworks, and advised on government-led inquiries — equipping him with a rare dual lens on the operational and strategic fight against financial crime. A respected thought leader in the industry, James was appointed Fellow of the International Compliance Association in 2021 and holds numerous certifications in AML, sanctions, and financial crime risk. His mission is to challenge the status quo and dismantle the systemic enablers of organised crime and terrorist financing.