
Leon Towsen
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About me
COO & Head of XTND Digital Solutions | Bespoke Fraud Detection Solutions Builder | Certified Fraud Examiner
Education

ACFE
2011 - 2011CFE Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation
Newcastle High School KZN
1983 - 1984
University of Pretoria
2005 - 2005SMP Business Administration and Management, General
Experience

OUTsurance
Feb 2000 - Jul 2005Manager Building claims
SIAS
Aug 2005 - Jul 2010Head of Assessing
XTND
Sept 2010 - nowAs the co-founder of XTND, a forensic services firm specializing in white-collar anti-fraud investigations, high-risk insurance claims investigations, own IP insurance risk mitigation systems, Big Data Analytics and Cyber Security services, my mandate is to identify technology that supports forensic investigations and build bespoke solutions. I am a specialist in operational strategies, and a certified fraud examiner who aims to lead through the input and participation of my peers and colleagues. I enjoy belonging to a community of people with the same mindset and views regarding fighting fraud and corruption. My personal philosophy is that if we can make progress in small steps and lead by example over a long enough period, those around us will automatically benefit.My progressive experience in diverse financial industry verticals globally, empowered me to play a significant role in establishing XTND in 2010. Because I am passionate about innovating new solutions and creating something from nothing for the benefit of the industry, I use my industry experience to focus my efforts on working with high-growth businesses in the technology space. I am conscientious and persistent, and methodically see all tasks and projects through to the end. I am enthusiastic about people development, and believe every individual is valuable enough to listen to. My colleagues describe me as a steadfast, dependable, disciplined and loyal business partner. Show less
Head: Cyber and Digital Services
Aug 2021 - nowEOH Forensic Services
Sept 2010 - now
Licenses & Certifications

Certified Fraud Examiner
ACFE South African Chapter
Languages
- enEnglish
- afAfrikaans
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