Ann Drew
EVP, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer @WEX
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WORK HISTORY
EVP, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer @WEX
Portland, ME, US
Executive leader overseeing global risk, compliance and service operations across a multi-thousand-person organization and significant operating budget. Accountable for enterprise governance of regulated entities (industrial bank, MSB, EU/UK e-money). Trusted advisor to the CEO and Audit Committee, with direct responsibility for aligning regulatory expectations with business objectives.Led enterprise transformation across credit, fraud, risk and service operations—integrating teams and applying AI-driven strategies to enhance efficiency, scalability, and controls. Achieved meaningful cost reductions and operational consistency while positioning the organization to scale product offerings and enter new markets compliantly.Embedded risk and compliance into enterprise strategy and product development to support innovation and accelerate go-to-market execution. Led critical remediation efforts, rebuilt regulatory relationships, and helped shift the culture toward proactive risk-taking—balancing governance with commercial growth across global business lines.
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law
Juris Doctor
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Administration/Management
ABOUT ANN DREW
Having spent much of my career immersed in the global financial services and payments sectors, I\'ve built a career grounded in driving organizational excellence through strategic leadership in risk, compliance and service operations. At my current post as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer for a mid-sized publicly traded tech-forward financial services and payments company, I\'ve honed a focus on translating complex regulations into actionable strategies, safeguarding financial integrity, and optimizing service delivery. My approach blends deep risk and regulatory acumen with a knack for fostering high-performing teams that consistently exceed organizational objectives. I thrive in dynamic, evolving environments, where the challenge of navigating intricate regulatory landscapes while championing innovation is paramount.My professional journey has been a study in multifaceted leadership. From developing AI-driven risk management solutions and spearheading multi-year transformation initiatives to achieving significant reductions in financial losses and remediating complex consent orders, I\'ve consistently delivered tangible results. I possess a comprehensive understanding of financial services, innovative payments solutions, legal and compliance intricacies, risk management frameworks, anti-financial crime measures and merger and acquisition complexities. This broad experience allows me to view challenges from a holistic perspective, enabling me to craft solutions that are both compliant and growth-oriented.Beyond my professional accomplishments, I am driven by a deep-seated passion for empowering women to achieve their full potential. My board role at Olympia Snowe Women\'s Leadership Institute reflects this commitment, as I work to foster leadership development in young girls. In addition, I am equally dedicated to supporting cancer patients and their families. To this end, I serve on the board of the Dempsey Center, which offers a comprehensive range of free support services to those affected by cancer, a cause that holds significant personal meaning for me. Whether guiding and mentoring future women leaders or offering assistance to cancer patients, my ultimate aim is to make a meaningful, positive impact on the lives of others.
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