Stella Charmpa
About Stella Charmpa
Stella Charmpa serves as the Head of the eDiscovery Data Management Team at HSBC, bringing extensive experience in eDiscovery and forensic technology. She has held key positions at various organizations, including the Financial Conduct Authority, Deutsche Bank, and Deloitte, and has expertise in regulatory investigations and trader surveillance.
Current Role at HSBC
Stella Charmpa serves as the Head of eDiscovery Data Management Team at HSBC, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees the management of electronic discovery processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency in handling data for legal and regulatory purposes. Her leadership in this capacity contributes to HSBC's commitment to maintaining high standards in data management and legal compliance.
Previous Experience in eDiscovery
Before her current role, Stella Charmpa held several significant positions in the field of eDiscovery. She worked as the eDiscovery Team Lead at the Financial Conduct Authority for eight months in 2014. Following that, she served as the EMEA Head of eDiscovery Client Services at Deutsche Bank for one year from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, her tenure at Deloitte as Assistant Director in Forensic Technology spanned three years, during which she gained extensive experience in regulatory investigations.
Educational Background
Stella Charmpa completed her Master of Science (MSc) in Computing, IT Law & Management at King's College London from 2009 to 2010. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from the University of Crete, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in eDiscovery and forensic technology.
Expertise in Financial Services
Stella Charmpa possesses subject matter expertise in eDiscovery within Financial Services. She has been involved in high-profile investigations related to LIBOR manipulation and economic sanctions. Her experience includes regulatory and criminal investigations across global organizations, regulators, and investment banks in regions such as the US, Middle East, and Europe. She has also worked on cases involving money laundering, bribery, and corruption.
Early Career and Research Experience
Stella Charmpa began her career as a Developer at Logicom Group in 2009 and also worked as a Researcher at ICS-FORTH in Crete, Greece, during the same year. These early roles provided her with foundational skills in technology and research, which she later applied in her specialized roles in forensic technology and eDiscovery.