Leadership & Executive Team
Driven by justice. Focused on recovery. United by global expertise
Sofia Renard
Chief Executive Officer
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
With over 20 years in international financial crime prevention, Sofia leads IFRIA Global with strategic vision and operational rigor. A former EU fraud investigator, she built IFRIA’s cross-border response system.
Expertise: Global regulation, risk mitigation, leadership in high-stakes investigations.
Dr. Michael D’Souza
Chief Technology Officer
Location: London, UK
Blockchain forensic expert and former MIT research fellow, Michael oversees all cyber operations, including transaction tracing, data intelligence, and technical investigations.
Expertise: Blockchain analytics, cybersecurity, AI-driven fraud detection.
Layla Chen
Director of Legal Affairs
Location: Singapore
Licensed in multiple jurisdictions, Layla coordinates all international legal actions and asset recovery cases involving litigation, freezing orders, and restitution.
Expertise: Digital forensics, criminal networks, multilingual case management.
Karim El-Tayeb
Head of Investigations (EMEA)
Location: Dubai, UAE
Karim leads IFRIA’s most complex fraud investigations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. A former Interpol liaison, he brings unmatched precision to high-profile cases.
Expertise: Cross-border law, financial regulation, dispute resolution.
Elena García
Client Relations Director
Location: Madrid, Spain
Elena ensures clients receive compassionate, transparent support throughout the recovery process. She manages client onboarding, updates, and post-recovery advocacy.
Expertise: Crisis communications, multilingual support, client success strategy.