Karel Z

About Karel Z

With a background in law enforcement, I\'ve transitioned into the field of trust and security, focusing on internal investigations, risk management and managing a highly motivated specialist team.Throughout my career, I\'ve developed a comprehensive skill set that allows me to adeptly navigate the intricacies of today\'s Trust and Security landscape. From managing complex corporate and criminal investigations to conducting robust risk assessments. One of my key strengths lies in my ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, where critical thinking and quick decision-making are essential. Whether it\'s responding to emerging threats or managing complex investigations, I remain calm under pressure and strive to deliver results that exceed expectations. I\'m passionate about protecting individuals and organisations, I am committed to staying ahead of the curve when it comes to emerging fraud trends and technologies.

Experience

1. Head of Global Investigations, Emea

   Uber

   Feb 2025 — Present

   Managing trust and security investigations into security incidents, integrity cases, policy violations, misconduct, insider threat and safety matters across Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA). Building cross-functional stakeholder relations to facilitate crisis response and process improvement. Supporting complex law enforcement engagement and regulatory response. Reviewing and improving investigations processes. Focused on mentorship and team career development; creating opportunities for team members to develop presentation skills, obtain specialized training, collaborate with external and internal partners, and deliver presentations at industry events.Areas of responsibility: Internal fraud and misconduct, Insider treat/risk, financial crime (payments, fraud as a service, organised fraud groups), product and marketplace vulnerabilities (assessment and mitigation strategies), priority safety (Trust and Integrity matters, imminent danger LE referrals), phishing, real world attribution (OSINT and specialized threat actor profile development and attribution), and off-platform OSINT research.

Education

• Charles Sturt University

  Bachelor of Policing (Investigations)

  2012 — 2015