Tidan Capital, the Swedish investment firm, has appointed Monique Melis as an independent director to its board of directors, effective immediately.

Melis, managing director, global head of financial services compliance and regulation at Kroll, the global independent provider of risk and advisory solutions, brings over 25 years of regulation, governance, risk and compliance experience in UK and internationally with a proven track record of leadership, governance and strategic insight.

Prior to her role at Kroll, Melis served as manager of the Transaction Monitoring Unit at the FSA (now FCA/PRA) and Head of Regulation at The Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (CSX).

Melis said: “I am delighted to join Tidan Capital’s Board of Directors. Tidan’s approach and commitment to high standards in governance and compliance set an industry benchmark. I’m thrilled to lend my experience in aligning Tidan’s compliance priorities with its broader strategic vision, underscoring the role of compliance in achieving operational efficiency and sustainable growth.”

Serge Houles, CEO of Tidan Capital and Ronny Elénius, Chairman of the Board said: "Monique Melis brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge in international regulatory frameworks, which will strengthen our expertise at Tidan Capital.

"Her leadership across the financial services sector, combined with her entrepreneurial mindset and strategic insight will help us navigate an evolving financial landscape while upholding our commitment to innovation and operational excellence. We are confident that her contribution will support both our immediate goals and long-term vision."

"In this role, Monique will contribute to guiding Tidan Capital’s growth strategy and corporate governance as the firm continues to expand and drive value for its stakeholders. Her expertise and industry experience are expected to further strengthen the board’s oversight.

Melis  has held the role at Kroll for over a decade. Her expertise covers senior management systems and controls, governance and regulatory risk, market monitoring issues, global procedure manuals for banks, large investment firms, regulatory investigations, transaction reporting, expert witness reports and regulatory due diligence.

Prior to her role at Kroll, Monique’s past roles include Manager of the Transaction Monitoring Unit at the FSA (now FCA/PRA) and Head of Regulation at The Cayman Islands Stock Exchange (CSX). Monique has also acted as a Non-Executive Director at The Bank of London and Metro Bank PLC.

Founded in 2020 by three alumni from Brummer and Partners, Tidan Capital is an asset management firm focused on alpha-driven investment strategies. With a collaborative platform that integrates expertise across diverse strategies, Tidan leverages an institutional-grade setup, relying on top-tier service providers. Currently managing approximately $180m in assets, Tidan’s client base spans across Europe and the US, serving family offices, pension funds, corporates, and asset managers.