Encompass Executive Advisory Board

At Encompass, we believe the strongest strategies are built on insight, experience, and collaboration.

That’s why we are thrilled to announce the formation of our Executive Advisory Board (EAB). A forum of distinguished leaders shaping our vision, guiding growth, and ensuring exceptional value for our customers.

Why an Executive Advisory Board

Success requires more than innovation. It demands perspective. To that end, our EAB brings together experts with deep experience across banking, technology, compliance, and risk. Specifically, the group provides a sounding board for strategic decisions, insights into emerging trends, and guidance on critical challenges.

Purpose and goals of the EAB

The EAB was established to create a collaborative space where senior professionals from global financial institutions share insights and can influence the strategic direction of Encompass. Its primary goals include:

Strategic guidance: Advising on growth, innovation, and global market opportunities.
Industry insight: Sharing expertise on regulatory changes, best practices, and emerging trends.
Innovation support: Helping us leverage AI, CDI, and pKYC to stay ahead of the curve for the benefit of our customers.
Enhanced client value: Ensuring our solutions meet evolving compliance and operational needs.

Why now?

Financial institutions face mounting pressure to achieve efficiency, transparency, and resilience amid rising regulatory complexity. Moreover, traditional compliance models are no longer sufficient. However, by leveraging CDI and advanced technologies such as AI, banks can automate risk assessments, refresh customer profiles dynamically, and reduce operational burdens. All while improving accuracy and trust. In this context, the EAB will play a pivotal role in guiding Encompass as we deliver these transformative capabilities to the industry.

Meet our Advisory Board members

The EAB is chaired by Doris Honold, a seasoned leader with extensive experience in governance and transformation across major financial institutions. Joining Doris are two distinguished members:

David Hudson, whose career spans senior roles at JP Morgan and other global banks, bringing deep expertise in risk management and operational strategy.
Colin Bell, former CEO of HSBC Bank plc and HSBC Europe, with a background in compliance, risk, and controls. Additionally, Colin serves as a Non-Executive Director at Starling Bank and Oxford Quantum Circuits, and senior advisor at Bain & Company.

Together, these leaders offer unparalleled insight into the challenges and opportunities facing financial services today. Their collective experience will help Encompass scale globally while reinforcing our commitment to innovation and intelligent compliance.

Looking ahead

The launch of the EAB marks a significant milestone for Encompass. As we continue to advance CDI and integrate AI into compliance workflows, the guidance of our advisory board will ensure we remain at the forefront of industry transformation. Through collaboration, thought leadership, and strategic influence, the EAB will help us unlock greater value for our customers, partners, and the wider financial ecosystem.

Learn more about the EAB and its members.