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MortgagePoint » Your Trusted Source for Mortgage Banking and Servicing News 20 August 2023 M O V E R S & S H A K E R S customs intelligence and investigative officers working with several government organiza- tions, as part of the Integrated Proceeds of Crime (IPOC) joint force operation. In this role, he participated in creating the Canadian government's Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and the establishment of FINTRAC. "I've committed my career to tipping the scales against financial crime," Allen said. "I look forward to leveraging all I've done to help clients protect their organizations, from setting compliance strategy to streamlining risk management into day-to-day opera- tions." WOLTERS KLUWER PROMOTES VIKRAM SAVKAR TO EVP AND GENERAL MANAGER Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions, a provider of risk management and regulatory compliance solutions and services to U.S. banks, credit unions, insurers, and securities firms, has named Vikram Savkar as its new EVP and General Manager. In his new role, Savkar will oversee a growing business within Wolters Kluwer noted for its product innovation, technol- ogy advancements, and domain expertise. Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions has experienced strong organic growth in recent years, also acquiring leading businesses in the digital lending arena. The business is dedicated to helping financial institutions efficiently manage risk and regulatory compliance obligations, while gaining the in- sights needed to focus on better serving their customers and growing their business. "I am thrilled that a capable, experienced leader with Vikram's strong skillset has taken the helm for our talented and growing Compliance Solutions team and am excited at the positive impact he will bring to the business and to our customers," said Steve Meirink, CEO of Wolters Kluwer's Financial & Corporate Compliance (FCC) Division. "Vikram will leverage his diverse experience across Wolters Kluwer to drive transforma- tional initiatives that support our pursuit of accelerated growth—and our longstanding commitment to the delivery of impactful solutions to help the many professionals we serve." Savkar joined Wolters Kluwer in 2012 as VP and General Manager of the company's Legal & Regulatory Division, helping accel- erate the growth of its international legal business. In 2019, he joined Wolters Kluwer's Health Division as SVP and General Manag- er, where he was most recently responsible for the Medicine Segment of the Health Learning, Research & Practice business. During this time, Savkar oversaw product in- novations that advanced the digital evolution of information and productivity solutions for medical researchers, clinicians, medical stu- dents, and faculty to inform evidence-based decisions on care and outcomes. Prior to joining Wolters Kluwer, Savkar held senior positions at Nature Publishing Group and Pearson Education. He is a board member of the Association of American Publishers (AAP), as well as the International Association of Scientific, Technical and Med- ical companies (STM Association). He is also an Advisory Board Member for the Jumpstart organization, which promotes early literacy for students from challenged socio-economic backgrounds. STEWART NAMES WILHELMINA KIGHTLINGER HEAD OF UNDERWRITING FOR NATIONAL COMMERCIAL SERVICES Stewart Title an- nounced that Wil- helmina Kightlinger has assumed the role of Chief Underwriting Counsel for National Commercial Services (NCS). Having previously filled the role of Deputy Chief Underwriting Counsel for National Commercial Services, Kightlinger succeeds former NCS Chief Underwriting Counsel Don Wade, who is stepping down to focus on mentorship and training, as well as continuing to serve as a member of the Underwriting Leadership Team for Stewart NCS and on the Senior Underwriting Committee. "Don has been with Stewart for nearly 30 years, serving in the NCS Chief Underwriting Counsel role for the past five years," said Erin Sheckler, Head, National Commercial Services for Stewart. "We want to thank Don for his leadership and all he has done for Stewart and our underwriters as he will work closely with Wilhelmina to ensure a smooth transition. Commercial underwriting is already a noted strength of ours at Stewart, and Wilhelmina will continue to build upon the great foundation that Don and our other Senior Underwriting Committee leaders have lain." Prior to joining Stewart, Kightlinger spent 13 years at Old Republic Title, based in Tam- pa, most recently as their General Counsel for the National Commercial Title Services Division. She had previously spent several years in private practice with DLA Piper US LLP representing commercial developers and lenders. "Stewart has a very firm commitment to its future forward vision that includes a significant investment in the training and development of our next generation of best-in-class underwriters," Kightlinger said. "I'm honored to step into Don's role while also continuing to have the benefit of his counsel and guidance as we remain focused on strengthening our underwriting capaci- ty. Partnering with our other underwriting leaders nationally, we'll continue to grow our footprint in markets where our unique expertise has previously been underrepre- sented. I'm excited about the challenges and opportunities ahead." NOTARYCAM HIRES SUZANNE SINGER AS DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING NotaryCam has named Suzanne Singer Director of Sales and Marketing, where she will be responsible for leading sales, and customer success efforts focusing on large strategic relation- ships in the mortgage and real estate sectors. "We are delighted to welcome Suzanne to NotaryCam. She is highly respected throughout the mortgage industry and has a proven track record in developing strategic relationships and expanding the reach of any brand with which she is associated," Nota- ryCam President Brian Webster said. "I have known Suzanne for years and having worked with her as an industry partner, I am eager to see the impact she has at NotaryCam. Her