Claude Colasante recently joined Betfair Australia as the Head of AML in early 2022.

Previously, Claude ran an AML/CTF consulting services business and spent over 20yrs working in federal government. Claude has extensive AML/CTF and law enforcement experience having worked with various Commonwealth agencies including AUSTRAC, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission, the Australian Federal Police and the private sector during his career.

At AUSTRAC, Claude held senior executive roles including the National Manager Intelligence, Director Intelligence, Director Innovation and Director Customer success within AUSTRAC’s Intelligence division. One of his key areas of focus and expertise was how to use and apply advanced analytics and data science to identify money laundering, terrorist financing and financial crime risks. Claude had responsibility for developing financial transaction monitoring capabilities and AUSTRAC’s contribution to the ATO-led, multi-agency taskforce Wickenby – combating offshore tax evasion. Claude has acquired a wealth of experience in anti-money laundering, fraud, white collar crime investigations, intelligence, forensic accounting, corporate governance, securities fraud and was involved in a number of high-profile criminal investigations and prosecutions.

In addition to his undergraduate studies, Claude holds an Associate Diploma in Business, a Diploma in Accounting, and a Post Graduate Diploma of Criminal Intelligence and a Master of Arts (Intelligence Analysis) from Charles Sturt University and is a member the USA Academy of Science and Engineering (ASE).