With nearly two decades of experience in the industry, Holger Pauco-Dirscherl is a highly respected Senior Financial Crime Professional known for his international expertise and deep commitment to the field. As the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the ACAMS Germany Chapter e.V. since 2016, Holger has played a pivotal role in shaping the national and international anti-financial crime community. His background spans a broad spectrum of operational and strategic roles—from analyst to global leader at one of Germany’s top banks—before making a successful transition to consulting.

Holger is a recognized Subject Matter Expert delivering impactful trainings and speaking at major financial crime conferences around the world. He serves as a certification instructor and content advisor for ACAMS®, and lectures at the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. His impressive credentials include CAMS, CGSS, CAFS, CCAS, CAMS-Audit/-RM/-FCI, CFCS, CFE, CCM and an MBA from The Open University Business School.

Passionate, pragmatic, and globally minded, Holger has led investigations into complex, cross-border financial crime cases and built robust compliance frameworks under shifting regulatory landscapes. His voice continues to influence policy, practice, and people across the AFC community.