Jehanzeb Awan

Founder & CEO, j. awan & partners

Jehanzeb Awan is the Founder and CEO of J. Awan & Partners, a global consulting firm specializing in technology-driven governance, risk, and compliance solutions. He is also the Founder and CEO of Azakaw, a leading RegTech company offering compliance solutions to diverse industries worldwide.

In addition to his executive roles, Jehanzeb is the Chairman of the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Crypto and Blockchain Association, helping to shape the future of digital finance in the region.

Jehanzeb’s career spans key leadership roles, including his tenure as Regional Head of Compliance for Morgan Stanley’s operations in the MENA region, and Head of Compliance at the National Bank of Dubai (now Emirates NBD).

His professional journey began in New York with Hornblower & Weeks, followed by a role at Raymond James & Associates in Philadelphia.

Jehanzeb holds a BSc degree with Magna Cum Laude honors from the University of Arizona and is an active member of the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists and several other regulatory bodies.