HKA is pleased to announce the appointment of Jean Salloum as Principal in its Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages (FACD) Investigations team based in Paris. The strategic hire strengthens HKA’s growing presence in continental Europe and reinforces the firm’s commitment to supporting clients with complex investigations and commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions.

Jean brings 15 years of professional experience with a focus on forensic investigations, compliance, internal controls, and whistleblowing frameworks. He has led high-profile international engagements, supporting clients in both the public and private sectors. His expertise spans fraud investigations, regulatory compliance, and the design of robust governance and control frameworks.

“I’m delighted to join HKA’s growing Investigations team in Paris with its reputation for excellence in forensic accounting and compliance. I look forward to collaborating with colleagues across the firm to support clients in navigating complex investigations and disputes.”

Jean Salloum, Principal, Forensic Accounting and Commercial Damages (FACD)

Before joining HKA, Jean was a Director at EY Forensics in London, where he led investigations into cross-border matters including fraud, misconduct, and financial misreporting. He played a key role in large-scale reviews of donor-funded organisations, sovereign wealth funds, and advised on whistleblowing programmes for global corporations. Earlier in his career, Jean worked with EY in Paris, focusing on IT consulting and audit, and ERP systems.

“Jean’s appointment marks a significant step in the expansion of our Investigations capability in continental Europe. His deep experience in investigations and compliance, combined with his international perspective, will be a great asset to our clients and team.”

Nick Panes, Partner, Head of Investigations, International, FACD, HKA

Jean holds an engineering degree from Télécom Paris. He is a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, he is also a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), SAP-certified in procurement and stock management, and holds an ITIL Foundation Certificate in IT Service Management. Jean is fluent in French, English Arabic, and has working proficiency in Portuguese.

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