Maíra Martini has been with the Transparency International Secretariat since 2011. Most recently, she served as Head of Policy & Advocacy, where her leadership was pivotal in shaping the organisation’s strategic direction. She has led Transparency International on efforts in antimoney laundering, beneficial ownership transparency and combating illicit financial flows. Martini islawyer with a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Hertie School of Governance in Berlin.

Beyond her work at Transparency International, Martini has authored numerous reports and analyses on antcorruption and good governance and served on the steering groups of OpenOwnership, and the Anti-Corruption Data Collective. Her achievements were recognised in 2022 when she received the Transparency International’s Amalia Award for Professional Excellence.