Raul Saccani

Raul Saccani is Professor of Business Policy and a key figure at the Center for Governance and Transparency at IAE Business School. He serves as Academic Director of the MBA program (2024) and Director of Academic Staff – Member of the Board of Directors (since 2025). With over 20 years of professional experience, he combines academic leadership with his role as lead partner of Forensic & Dispute Services at Deloitte S-LATAM, where he also serves as internal Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering leader.

His educational background includes:

• Certified Public Accountant from University of Buenos Aires
• Bachelor of Business Administration from University of Buenos Aires
• CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) certification
• LPEC (Leading Professional in Ethics + Compliance) certification
• CFCS certification from Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialists
• Diploma in Criminalistics and Criminology from Argentine Federal Police University Institute

Professor Saccani's research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Latin American business contexts. His work addresses how international standards like the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act can be effectively implemented regionally. Recent publications explore the intersection of emerging technologies like AI with corporate integrity, examining both opportunities and risks in digital compliance systems, while also analyzing how deregulation might impact corruption patterns in developing economies.

His notable publications include the Compliance Treatise (2018), Special Supplement on Anti-Corruption Compliance (2018), and Treatise on Forensic Auditing (2012), establishing him as a leading authority on compliance frameworks in the region.

Professor Saccani has received significant professional recognition through his certifications and his leadership roles in major professional associations including ACFE, ACAMS, and ALIFC. His work with the UN Global Compact and as President of the Anti-Corruption Commission demonstrates his commitment to advancing ethical business practices.

With extensive experience advising organizations on compliance matters and conducting forensic investigations across Latin America and globally, Professor Saccani brings practical insights to his academic work. His dual role in academia and professional services creates unique opportunities for students to engage with real-world compliance challenges while developing theoretical understanding.

He leads the Center for Governance and Transparency at IAE Business School, which serves as a hub for research, education, and practical application of governance principles. The center organizes the annual IAE Compliance Conference, bringing together practitioners, regulators, and academics to address contemporary compliance challenges in the region.