About Us
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SightSpan is a global management consulting group with offices and operations in three global regions. The firm has a multinational team that is comprised of experienced experts that allow the firm to provide local and international thought leadership and experiences to clients. SightSpan is headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina and has offices in Singapore and Dubai. The firm expanded in 2009, with newly opened offices in New York City and Miami and has plans to expand its presence in Washington DC in 2010 to better service its clients in the area. The SightSpan global reach and corporate design distinguishes the firm and allows project teams to be created in a competitive and effective manner. The SightSpan group of companies has specialty designed areas of expertise, including: SightSpan Risk Management, SightSpan Security, SightSpan Solutions Inc., SightSpan Government Services Inc., SightSpan Training and SightSpan MSB Services. Each segment of SightSpan is focused on its core services and specific client base, to provide the most value. The firm has clear policies and unique methodologies to complete efforts in a timely manner, with the focus always remaining on client trust, effective communications and success.
SightSpan, a firm you know, people you trust and the expertise you can count on.
Executive Profile and Management John F. WalshChief Executive Officer and President John F. Walsh is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the SightSpan Group: SightSpan Inc., SightSpan Solutions Inc., and SightSpan Government Services Inc. Mr. Walsh is and a highly regarded speaker and industry leader on the subjects of Risk Management, Security, Anti-Laundering Laundering (AML) and Combating Terrorist Financing (CTF). John manages SightSpan globally and is engaged in the all operational aspects of the company. He brings years of business experience, insight and thought leadership to each client engagement. Mr. Walsh has a background which includes over 25 years of experience within the financial services industry, both within the USA and in high risk countries. Stemming from his global footprint, he applies valuable expertise and insight into international business management, compliance, security and overall operational risk management. John is an active member of ACAMS and serves on the MENA and Education Task Forces. He is also a member of the Arab Bankers Association of North America, The Global Association of Risk Professionals, The Floor Brokers and Traders Association and the Association of Certified Fraud Professionals. Patricia E. PottsExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Patricia Potts is an Executive Vice President and the Chief Operating Officer of SightSpan. She leads SightSpan operations and global delivery services across all market sectors, and focuses on strategic growth for the firm. With over a decade of senior level business and technology management experience in both the banking and brokerage businesses, Patricia brings vast experience in the application of business process improvement methodologies spanning across an organization’s business and technology divisions. She builds teams that lead efforts on process design and redesign, enabling organizations to capitalize on both technical and business investments. Patricia provides the leadership to drive out practical and cost-beneficial solutions that result in measureable corporate cost savings. In addition, Patricia managed enterprise-wide Anti-money Laundering programs and data initiatives at large global banks and brokerage firms including Bank of America, Wachovia and Merrill Lynch. She provides unique vision in the operations of AML policy and procedure interpretation and implementation in the most complex organizations. Patricia is Black-belt certified in Six Sigma Process Improvement. She is an active member of ACAMS and is on the board of the Syracuse University Alumni. Al MacdonaldChief Technology Officer Al Macdonald is the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Manager of SightSpan. He leads the firm in technical strategy and provides expertise and leadership in both technical projects and products for the firm. With over twelve years of experience in Risk Management, Al has architected and implemented Risk, Compliance and Anti-money Laundering systems used by some of the largest financial service firms globally. Al is an experienced technologist, and a leader in the industry on cutting edge solutions that apply to financial services sector and governments across the board. Prior to joining SightSpan, Al held positions at NominoData as Chief Executive Officer and at Regulatory Data Corporation (RDC) as Chief Technology Officer. |
