Hawk, a global provider of AI-powered anti-money laundering (AML) and fraud prevention technology, has appointed Dr Shlomit Wagman as strategic advisor to support its push for explainable AI in financial crime compliance.
Dr Wagman brings decades of regulatory and enforcement experience, having previously served as Director-General of the Israel Money Laundering and Terror Financing Prohibition Authority. During her tenure, she led Israel’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and headed the country’s delegation, also serving as Co-Chair of its Risk Working Group.
Tobias Schweiger, CEO and co-founder of Hawk, said, “We are honored to welcome Shlomit as Strategic Advisor at a pivotal moment for the financial industry. As financial institutions move beyond legacy systems to fully embrace artificial intelligence in its many forms, Shlomit’s unique perspective on the intersection of global regulation and agentic AI will be invaluable.”
Dr Wagman, currently a Fellow at Harvard University, has testified before the U.S. Senate and advised governments on AI, digital assets and national security.
She said, “The financial world is at a crossroads where the sophistication of criminal networks can only be met with equally sophisticated AI. Hawk has distinguished itself by creating technology that doesn’t just reduce noise, but actively uncovers complex, novel crime patterns while maintaining the transparency that regulators demand.
“I’ve been very impressed by Hawk’s technology, tools, and team, and I am excited to be working with them to bring more effective, tech-forward strategies to the evolving regulatory landscape.”
Hawk delivers an AI-native platform designed to enhance detection accuracy and operational scale for financial institutions, with a focus on transparency across the compliance lifecycle.
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