Maíra Martini

Maíra Martini is the Chief Executive Officer of Transparency International. Prior to that she was the organisation’s Head of Policy and Advocacy. An expert on corrupt money flows, she has led Transparency International’s efforts on anti-money laundering, beneficial ownership transparency, and combating illicit financial flows for many years.

A lawyer and certified anti-money laundering specialist, she also holds a master’s in public policy from the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin.

Throughout her career, Maíra has authored numerous reports and analyses on anti-corruption and good governance. Additionally, she serves on the Steering Committee of the Anti-Corruption Data Collective, initiatives focused on enhancing transparency and combating corruption and is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Good Governance. In recognition of her contributions, Maíra was awarded the 2022 Amalia Award for Professional Excellence by Transparency International.