Irene Auma

Irene Auma is a seasoned professional in risk management with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as Senior Director at Visa since March 2022, Irene previously held the position of Director of Risk Management at Visa Sub Saharan Africa from September 2019 to March 2022. Prior roles include Senior Manager of Group Fraud Risk Management and Regional Head of Fraud Risk Management for Africa & Middle East at Standard Chartered Bank from September 2015 to August 2019, and Head of Fraud Risk Management at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya between May 2014 and August 2015. Earlier in the career, Irene contributed as Fraud Risk Manager in various capacities at both Standard Chartered Bank and Barclays Bank. Irene holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Mathematics & Chemistry, both from The University of Nairobi, along with a Level 1 Risk Certification from GARP Global Association of Risk Professionals.