Riskified’s Titans of Ecommerce
Recognizing standout individuals who help their companies unleash growth and profitability
About the awards
Titans of Ecommerce is an awards program and platform recognizing inspiring individuals from Riskified’s merchant community who help their companies unleash growth and profitability–no matter what threats face the industry. This year’s winners are celebrated around the world among fellow industry leaders at Riskified’s 2026 Global Ascend summits, which showcased championship stories and successful strategies for ecommerce growth.
Meet the 2026 Titans of Ecommerce
Joseph Chin
Director, Ecommerce Fraud Management & Prevention, Michael Kors
Joseph Chin is a Titan of Ecommerce for transforming revenue assurance into a strategic lever for growth at Michael Kors. Deeply knowledgeable in fraud and payments, he maintains a hands-on approach, continually collaborating with Riskified to identify innovative opportunities, optimize performance, and pilot new initiatives. Joseph is highly effective at building internal alignment and securing stakeholder buy-in for new strategies. His leadership shone during Cyber Five, where his close collaboration with Riskified and real-time insights delivered one of Michael Kors’ strongest performance periods.
Ash Cummings
Ecommerce Fraud Prevention Manager, Gymshark
Ashley Cummings is a Titan of Ecommerce for revolutionizing how Gymshark addresses fraud and policy abuse, transforming it into a strategic, data-driven discipline. He achieved significant reductions in promo, loyalty, and Item Not Received (INR) abuse, protecting both revenue and customer experience. This was accomplished by implementing advanced policy rules, integrating fraud intelligence into operational systems, and utilizing tools like Identity Explore to pinpoint abusive networks. Moreover, his work integrates fraud prevention with customer care and data analytics, enabling objective, data-backed decision-making at scale and enhancing Gymshark's operational efficiency, especially during critical, high-demand product drops.
Joseph Chin
Director, Ecommerce Fraud Management & Prevention, Michael Kors
Joseph Chin is a Titan of Ecommerce for transforming revenue assurance into a strategic lever for growth at Michael Kors. Deeply knowledgeable in fraud and payments, he maintains a hands-on approach, continually collaborating with Riskified to identify innovative opportunities, optimize performance, and pilot new initiatives. Joseph is highly effective at building internal alignment and securing stakeholder buy-in for new strategies. His leadership shone during Cyber Five, where his close collaboration with Riskified and real-time insights delivered one of Michael Kors’ strongest performance periods.
Joseph Chin is a Titan of Ecommerce for transforming revenue assurance into a strategic lever for growth at Michael Kors. Deeply knowledgeable in fraud and payments, he maintains a hands-on approach, continually collaborating with Riskified to identify innovative opportunities, optimize performance, and pilot new initiatives. Joseph is highly effective at building internal alignment and securing stakeholder buy-in for new strategies. His leadership shone during Cyber Five, where his close collaboration with Riskified and real-time insights delivered one of Michael Kors’ strongest performance periods.
Ash Cummings
Ecommerce Fraud Prevention Manager, Gymshark
Ashley Cummings is a Titan of Ecommerce for revolutionizing how Gymshark addresses fraud and policy abuse, transforming it into a strategic, data-driven discipline. He achieved significant reductions in promo, loyalty, and Item Not Received (INR) abuse, protecting both revenue and customer experience. This was accomplished by implementing advanced policy rules, integrating fraud intelligence into operational systems, and utilizing tools like Identity Explore to pinpoint abusive networks. Moreover, his work integrates fraud prevention with customer care and data analytics, enabling objective, data-backed decision-making at scale and enhancing Gymshark's operational efficiency, especially during critical, high-demand product drops.
Ashley Cummings is a Titan of Ecommerce for revolutionizing how Gymshark addresses fraud and policy abuse, transforming it into a strategic, data-driven discipline. He achieved significant reductions in promo, loyalty, and Item Not Received (INR) abuse, protecting both revenue and customer experience. This was accomplished by implementing advanced policy rules, integrating fraud intelligence into operational systems, and utilizing tools like Identity Explore to pinpoint abusive networks. Moreover, his work integrates fraud prevention with customer care and data analytics, enabling objective, data-backed decision-making at scale and enhancing Gymshark's operational efficiency, especially during critical, high-demand product drops.
Judging panel
Rahul Mutha
CEO, Aurus
Kevin Luh
Fraud Management Partner, Deloitte
Dan Beardall
Head of Partner Strategy, IXOPAY
Juan Pablo Ortega
Co-Founder & CEO, Yuno
Gabriel Le Roux
Co-Founder & CEO, Primer
Titan of Ecommerce 2025
Hall of titans
Chris Hummer
Chief Financial Officer, TicketNetwork
As the 2025 North America Titans of Ecommerce winner, Chris Hummer brought strategic, ROI-driven leadership to TicketNetwork's fight against fraud. When post-pandemic demand sent chargebacks soaring, Chris championed a shift from a labor-intensive, rules-based system to an accountable, AI-powered partnership with Riskified delivering the revenue predictability and bottom-line clarity that finance leaders demand. The result: a streamlined fraud operation, recouped talent, and roughly 60% recovery of "friendly" chargebacks through a representment process. A champion of measurable ecommerce growth, Chris embodies the belief that every strategic initiative should prove its impact on the bottom line.
Kieran Cotter
Sr. Fraud & Investigations Manager, Dyson
As the 2025 Europe Titans of Ecommerce winner, Kieran Cotter has long been a champion for elevating fraud's role within the broader organization. A mainstage speaker at Riskified's Ascend Summit, Kieran has made it his mission to move fraud teams beyond chargeback management and into the role of loss prevention experts, threat intelligence leaders, and internal advocates, earning a true seat at the table. His work at Dyson reflects a belief that operational efficiency and profitability start with giving fraud the strategic visibility it deserves.
Andrew Booth
Head Of Operational Risk, Cotton On Group
As the 2025 Australia Titans of Ecommerce winner, Andrew Booth has been a driving force behind Cotton On Group's transformation of its fraud prevention approach. By moving away from outdated, manual systems, Andrew helped reduce friction for customers, ease pressure on internal teams, and create the operational foundation needed to confidently expand into new markets. His work exemplifies how smarter, more strategic risk management doesn't just protect the bottom line, it actively unlocks growth and improves the customer experience across one of Australia's most iconic retail groups.
Angela Rehal
Sr. Digital Operations Manager, BJs
The Champion of Ingenuity recognizes a Titan whose team has shown exceptional problem-solving in dealing with evolving fraud or policy abuse challenges over the years, in partnership with Riskified. Their dedication to innovation and collaborative approach brought significant positive changes to their business, making them a standout in the industry.
Bassel Atallah
Cofounder, SSENSE
The Champion of Growth recognizes a Titan who led programs that helped unleash ecommerce growth. This Titan demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to advancement and innovation within the ecommerce landscape.
Eva Alvarez
Director, Fraud, Risk Payments Risk Manager, Gucci
The Champion of Community recognizes a Titan who has attained success in their career in the ecommerce and fraud space, and generously shares knowledge, expertise, and best practices to help the industry rise.
Dajana Gajic-Fisic
VP of Fraud Strategy, The Wolfe Companies
As the winner in the Vision category, this achievement recognizes Dajana as an individual who has grown the influence of the fraud domain to champion the impact of risk management. Dajana is a tremendous thought leader, regularly appearing in webinars and panels worldwide to discuss the latest developments in ecommerce, fraud, and policy abuse.
Mark Porteus
Senior Director of Safety and Trust, StockX
As the winner of the Ingenuity category, this achievement recognizes Mark as an individual who approaches obstacles with a spirit of innovation, strong business acumen, and skilled resourcefulness. Mark has been an influential partner in designing solutions that advanced the industry. As one of the first 50 StockX employees, Mark built the fraud department from the ground up into what it is today.
Sarah Boehmer
Former Senior Director, Payment Processing and Fraud Strategy
As the winner of the Inspiration category, this achievement acknowledges Sarah as an individual who is a pillar of this community, drives tangible business impacts, and actively advances the positioning of the fraud prevention industry. Sarah successfully spearheaded efforts to support expansion and accelerate product adoption by optimizing the customer experience and fraud operations’ performance.
Paul Woosley
Director, Fraud Analytics, Macy's
As the winner of the Resilience category, this achievement recognizes Paul as an effective operator who guides organizations through the tumultuous world of fraud with a steady hand—as he has skillfully done so for the past two decades. Amid ongoing challenges and uncertainty, Paul streamlined and strengthened fraud operations across the web, call centers, BOPIS, and new marketplace verticals.
Andreas Zodhiates
Head of Payment Fraud, Booking.com
As the winner of the Results category, this achievement recognizes Andreas for operational excellence and a knack for identifying opportunities to maximize results and deliver strong ROI to the organization. With a laser focus on boosting payment efficiencies, Andreas is known for data-driven problem-solving and dedication to superior customer experiences that help increase lifetime value.
Chris Hummer
Chief Financial Officer, TicketNetwork
As the 2025 North America Titans of Ecommerce winner, Chris Hummer brought strategic, ROI-driven leadership to TicketNetwork's fight against fraud. When post-pandemic demand sent chargebacks soaring, Chris championed a shift from a labor-intensive, rules-based system to an accountable, AI-powered partnership with Riskified delivering the revenue predictability and bottom-line clarity that finance leaders demand. The result: a streamlined fraud operation, recouped talent, and roughly 60% recovery of "friendly" chargebacks through a representment process. A champion of measurable ecommerce growth, Chris embodies the belief that every strategic initiative should prove its impact on the bottom line.
As the 2025 North America Titans of Ecommerce winner, Chris Hummer brought strategic, ROI-driven leadership to TicketNetwork's fight against fraud. When post-pandemic demand sent chargebacks soaring, Chris championed a shift from a labor-intensive, rules-based system to an accountable, AI-powered partnership with Riskified delivering the revenue predictability and bottom-line clarity that finance leaders demand. The result: a streamlined fraud operation, recouped talent, and roughly 60% recovery of "friendly" chargebacks through a representment process. A champion of measurable ecommerce growth, Chris embodies the belief that every strategic initiative should prove its impact on the bottom line.
Kieran Cotter
Sr. Fraud & Investigations Manager, Dyson
As the 2025 Europe Titans of Ecommerce winner, Kieran Cotter has long been a champion for elevating fraud's role within the broader organization. A mainstage speaker at Riskified's Ascend Summit, Kieran has made it his mission to move fraud teams beyond chargeback management and into the role of loss prevention experts, threat intelligence leaders, and internal advocates, earning a true seat at the table. His work at Dyson reflects a belief that operational efficiency and profitability start with giving fraud the strategic visibility it deserves.
As the 2025 Europe Titans of Ecommerce winner, Kieran Cotter has long been a champion for elevating fraud's role within the broader organization. A mainstage speaker at Riskified's Ascend Summit, Kieran has made it his mission to move fraud teams beyond chargeback management and into the role of loss prevention experts, threat intelligence leaders, and internal advocates, earning a true seat at the table. His work at Dyson reflects a belief that operational efficiency and profitability start with giving fraud the strategic visibility it deserves.
Andrew Booth
Head Of Operational Risk, Cotton On Group
As the 2025 Australia Titans of Ecommerce winner, Andrew Booth has been a driving force behind Cotton On Group's transformation of its fraud prevention approach. By moving away from outdated, manual systems, Andrew helped reduce friction for customers, ease pressure on internal teams, and create the operational foundation needed to confidently expand into new markets. His work exemplifies how smarter, more strategic risk management doesn't just protect the bottom line, it actively unlocks growth and improves the customer experience across one of Australia's most iconic retail groups.
As the 2025 Australia Titans of Ecommerce winner, Andrew Booth has been a driving force behind Cotton On Group's transformation of its fraud prevention approach. By moving away from outdated, manual systems, Andrew helped reduce friction for customers, ease pressure on internal teams, and create the operational foundation needed to confidently expand into new markets. His work exemplifies how smarter, more strategic risk management doesn't just protect the bottom line, it actively unlocks growth and improves the customer experience across one of Australia's most iconic retail groups.
Angela Rehal
Sr. Digital Operations Manager, BJs
The Champion of Ingenuity recognizes a Titan whose team has shown exceptional problem-solving in dealing with evolving fraud or policy abuse challenges over the years, in partnership with Riskified. Their dedication to innovation and collaborative approach brought significant positive changes to their business, making them a standout in the industry.
The Champion of Ingenuity recognizes a Titan whose team has shown exceptional problem-solving in dealing with evolving fraud or policy abuse challenges over the years, in partnership with Riskified. Their dedication to innovation and collaborative approach brought significant positive changes to their business, making them a standout in the industry.
Bassel Atallah
Cofounder, SSENSE
The Champion of Growth recognizes a Titan who led programs that helped unleash ecommerce growth. This Titan demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to advancement and innovation within the ecommerce landscape.
The Champion of Growth recognizes a Titan who led programs that helped unleash ecommerce growth. This Titan demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to advancement and innovation within the ecommerce landscape.
Eva Alvarez
Director, Fraud, Risk Payments Risk Manager, Gucci
The Champion of Community recognizes a Titan who has attained success in their career in the ecommerce and fraud space, and generously shares knowledge, expertise, and best practices to help the industry rise.
The Champion of Community recognizes a Titan who has attained success in their career in the ecommerce and fraud space, and generously shares knowledge, expertise, and best practices to help the industry rise.
Dajana Gajic-Fisic
VP of Fraud Strategy, The Wolfe Companies
As the winner in the Vision category, this achievement recognizes Dajana as an individual who has grown the influence of the fraud domain to champion the impact of risk management. Dajana is a tremendous thought leader, regularly appearing in webinars and panels worldwide to discuss the latest developments in ecommerce, fraud, and policy abuse.
As the winner in the Vision category, this achievement recognizes Dajana as an individual who has grown the influence of the fraud domain to champion the impact of risk management. Dajana is a tremendous thought leader, regularly appearing in webinars and panels worldwide to discuss the latest developments in ecommerce, fraud, and policy abuse.
Mark Porteus
Senior Director of Safety and Trust, StockX
As the winner of the Ingenuity category, this achievement recognizes Mark as an individual who approaches obstacles with a spirit of innovation, strong business acumen, and skilled resourcefulness. Mark has been an influential partner in designing solutions that advanced the industry. As one of the first 50 StockX employees, Mark built the fraud department from the ground up into what it is today.
As the winner of the Ingenuity category, this achievement recognizes Mark as an individual who approaches obstacles with a spirit of innovation, strong business acumen, and skilled resourcefulness. Mark has been an influential partner in designing solutions that advanced the industry. As one of the first 50 StockX employees, Mark built the fraud department from the ground up into what it is today.
Sarah Boehmer
Former Senior Director, Payment Processing and Fraud Strategy
As the winner of the Inspiration category, this achievement acknowledges Sarah as an individual who is a pillar of this community, drives tangible business impacts, and actively advances the positioning of the fraud prevention industry. Sarah successfully spearheaded efforts to support expansion and accelerate product adoption by optimizing the customer experience and fraud operations’ performance.
As the winner of the Inspiration category, this achievement acknowledges Sarah as an individual who is a pillar of this community, drives tangible business impacts, and actively advances the positioning of the fraud prevention industry. Sarah successfully spearheaded efforts to support expansion and accelerate product adoption by optimizing the customer experience and fraud operations’ performance.
Paul Woosley
Director, Fraud Analytics, Macy's
As the winner of the Resilience category, this achievement recognizes Paul as an effective operator who guides organizations through the tumultuous world of fraud with a steady hand—as he has skillfully done so for the past two decades. Amid ongoing challenges and uncertainty, Paul streamlined and strengthened fraud operations across the web, call centers, BOPIS, and new marketplace verticals.
As the winner of the Resilience category, this achievement recognizes Paul as an effective operator who guides organizations through the tumultuous world of fraud with a steady hand—as he has skillfully done so for the past two decades. Amid ongoing challenges and uncertainty, Paul streamlined and strengthened fraud operations across the web, call centers, BOPIS, and new marketplace verticals.
Andreas Zodhiates
Head of Payment Fraud, Booking.com
As the winner of the Results category, this achievement recognizes Andreas for operational excellence and a knack for identifying opportunities to maximize results and deliver strong ROI to the organization. With a laser focus on boosting payment efficiencies, Andreas is known for data-driven problem-solving and dedication to superior customer experiences that help increase lifetime value.
As the winner of the Results category, this achievement recognizes Andreas for operational excellence and a knack for identifying opportunities to maximize results and deliver strong ROI to the organization. With a laser focus on boosting payment efficiencies, Andreas is known for data-driven problem-solving and dedication to superior customer experiences that help increase lifetime value.