Peter M Betzel
About Peter M Betzel
Peter M Betzel serves as Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Regulatory Affairs at SWIFT, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in legal counsel, public affairs, and corporate communications, having previously held various roles at SWIFT and Kreab Worldwide.
Work at SWIFT
Peter M Betzel has been employed at SWIFT since 2019 as Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Regulatory Affairs. In this role, he advises on strategic initiatives related to SWIFT's securities and payments business. His focus areas include data and digital services, cloud and outsourcing, operational resilience, and cyber security. He oversees SWIFT's regulatory tracking activities, impact assessments, compliance actions, and reporting on a global scale. Prior to his current position, he served as Risk Partner at SWIFT from 2017 to 2019 and as Head of Corporate Communications from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Peter M Betzel studied at the University of Surrey, where he earned an LLB (Honours) in Law and European Studies from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at the College of Europe, obtaining a Master's degree in European Politics from 2006 to 2007. He also studied European and International Law at the University of Turku, achieving a Diploma in 2004. His educational background supports his extensive experience in public affairs, corporate communications, governance, and risk management.
Background
Peter M Betzel began his career with a brief stint in Legal Services at Guildford Borough Council in 2005. He completed his military service in Germany from 2001 to 2002. He worked at Kreab Worldwide as Associate Director from 2007 to 2014 in the Brussels Area, Belgium. His roles at SWIFT have included Risk Partner and Head of Corporate Communications, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of regulatory affairs and corporate governance.
Achievements
Peter M Betzel has played a significant role in overseeing SWIFT's regulatory tracking activities and compliance actions. He acts as a regulatory center of expertise, leading internal expert groups and engaging with stakeholders, governments, and international institutions. His contributions to strategic initiatives in the areas of operational resilience and cyber security are notable aspects of his professional achievements.