Mohammad
Barakat

Dr. Mohammad Barakat is an Advisory Board Member at AML Certification Centre and Global Managing Director of Consilium Advisory, a Dubai-based consultancy providing a wide spectrum of services in AMLCFT, financial crime, cybercrime, and financial forensics. With a career spanning financial crime prevention, cyber risk, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, he brings a multi-sectoral and international perspective to risk management and strategic advisory.

His work is rooted in financial crime compliance, investigations, and regulatory advisory, with a deep understanding of how technology and media influence risk landscapes in the MENA region and beyond. He holds a Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Atlanta (GPA 3.92, 2013–2014) with a focus on Leadership and Organizational Development, and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature & Civilization from Université Paris-Sorbonne (1989–1991). He carries five professional certifications including CAMLFC, CRAMLFC, CFTCP, CFRMP, and CAT (Certified AML Trainer — AML Certification Centre, issued Feb 2025).