President and CEO The Institute of Internal Auditors HQ

Anthony J. Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP, is President and CEO of IIA. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, Pugliese has been a strategic, hands-on leader, directed strategic expansions into major global markets, pioneered innovative educational initiatives aimed at enhancing members’ professional growth, overseen the internal audit function of a major organization, and defined cultural norms toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I).

As CEO of The IIA, he drives the vision and management of the over 80-year-old organization with more than 210,000 members, 156 chapters, and 112 affiliates in nearly 200 countries and territories.

Chairman and CEO of Erste Bank Hungary

He’s been Chairman and CEO of Erste Bank Hungary since 2011. He’s been the President of the Hungarian Banking Association since 2020. From 2016 till 2019 he served as a non- executive member of the Hellenic Financial Stability Fund in Athens. From 2004 he was Governor of the National Bank of Serbia, from 2010 for three years he worked as the bank’s Deputy Governor. As a central banker, he played an important role in consolidating the Serbian banking and insurance sector. He also played a key role in Serbia’s negotiations with IMF and London bank creditors and he was involved in launching the restructuring process of the Serbian banking system and the privatization of major Serbian banks.

ISACA Barcelona Chapter President
‘ISACA Hall of Fame’ inductee 2024

Ramsés, with an MBA and Law education, has over 25 years of experience in security, with expertise in Risk Management and Governance.

Recently the CTO at OpenText Cybersecurity, he previously served as Strategist & Evangelist at Symantec’s Office of the CTO and held roles at Dell Security, CA Technologies, SurfControl, and Entelgy. Active in ISACA, he served on the CISM and CGEIT Certification Committees, chaired the ISRM Conference, and contributed to the first ISACA World Congress. He is certified in CISM, CGEIT, CISSP, SCPM, CCSK, ITIL, and COBIT, and is a Six Sigma Black Belt. Ramsés is an award-winning international speaker and was recently inducted into the ISACA Hall of Fame. He teaches at IE Business School and is the Executive Vice President of the Quantum World Association.

Reinvention Architect Advisors LLC

In 2012, Stanland made a decision that shattered his life. His decision caught the attention of the FBI, leading to a two-year federal prison sentence, three years of supervised release, and restitution more than $800,000. From the depths of federal prison to a profound personal transformation, his journey is a testament to resilience and redemption.

He will walk the audience through the dark labyrinth of fraud – dissecting the mindset, identifying the triggers, and shedding light on the control loopholes he exploited. More than a cautionary tale, his story is a roadmap toward building a robust defense against corporate fraud. The audience will gain not only a unique insider’s perspective but also practical, applicable strategies to safeguard their organizations.