Geoff Maggs
About Geoff Maggs
Geoff Maggs serves as the Head of AML External Operations at Entain in the UK, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in anti-money laundering and financial investigation, having held various roles in law enforcement and the gaming industry.
Work at Entain
Geoff Maggs serves as the Head of AML External Operations - UK at Entain, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for developing relationships with key suppliers of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF) solutions. He ensures that Entain Group maintains a market-leading range of tools for customer assessment and prevention of AML and CTF. Additionally, he represents Entain at conferences and projects involving external parties, including presentations to regulators and law enforcement agencies.
Previous Experience in AML Operations
Before joining Entain, Geoff Maggs worked at GVC Group as the Head of AML External Operations - UK for six months in 2020. He also held the position of AML and CTF Manager at Ladbrokes Coral Group plc from 2016 to 2020. His experience includes a role as Head of Operations - Anti Money Laundering at GVC Group from 2019 to 2020, and as an AML and CTF Manager at Ladbrokes Coral Group plc for eight months in 2016.
Law Enforcement Background
Geoff Maggs has extensive experience in law enforcement, having served as a Financial Investigator at the City of London Police from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, he worked for 15 years at the Metropolitan Police Service as a Financial/Fraud Investigator, specializing in fraud, anti-bribery and corruption, and money laundering. He also held various roles within the Metropolitan Police, including postings in the Fraud Squad and the Anti-Corruption Command.
Education and Professional Development
Geoff Maggs studied History at the University of London, where he achieved a BA Honours from 1979 to 1982. He furthered his education by obtaining an International Diploma in Anti Money Laundering from the International Compliance Association in 2021. Additionally, he completed a BTEC in Financial Investigation, enhancing his expertise in the field of financial crime.
Professional Affiliations and Expertise
Geoff Maggs is a member of several professional organizations, including the Institute of Money Laundering Prevention Officers, the International Compliance Association, and the Gambling Anti Money Laundering Group (GAMLG). He acts as a Subject Matter Expert for UK Law Enforcement Agencies, managing responses to Data Protection requests and producing evidential packages for criminal prosecutions. His expertise includes providing independent expert opinions on various money laundering typologies.