Napier AI Appoints Noel King as CTO to Lead Global Tech Strategy

Napier AI, a London-based RegTech company specializing in financial crime compliance, has appointed Noel King as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With extensive expertise in tech strategy, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity, King steps into the role following his tenure at Implement Technologies and Shipyard Technology Ventures. He aims to expand Napier AI's AI-enabled compliance software, focusing on client screening and transaction monitoring to combat money laundering. The appointment aligns with Napier AI's mission to become a global leader in financial crime compliance solutions, with recent backing from Marlin Equity Partners for a majority growth investment. King's leadership will drive the company's technological vision, particularly in advancing AI applications within the anti-money laundering sector. Additionally, King will head the company's new research and development center in Belfast. The article highlights the strategic importance of technology in addressing the evolving challenges faced by financial institutions in screening large networks of transactions for financial criminals.