Chris Horne

Director trust and safety investigations and intelligence Upwork

A transformative leader in Security, Investigations, Trust & Safety, IP Protection, and Risk & Compliance, Chris brings 30 years of global expertise in mitigating corporate fraud, counterfeiting, and regulatory breaches. Adept at building and executing high-impact security strategies, he has led multi-jurisdictional investigations, protected corporate assets worth billions, and driven operational excellence in Fortune 500 companies. As the Director of Trust & Safety Investigations and Intelligence at Upwork, Chris leads a number of global teams overseeing high-stakes fraud, identity risk, AML and emerging threats. His swift action and intelligence-led approach have thwarted large-scale scams, geopolitical risks, and security breaches, reinforcing business continuity and executive protection measures.

Previously, as Senior Director of Global Business Security at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, he spearheaded a $200M loss prevention program, reducing fraud by 17% YoY and saving over $500M in corporate assets. His strategic enforcement of IP infringement countermeasures set new industry benchmarks, while his governance of AML, FCPA, and UKBA compliance strengthened regulatory frameworks.

A former Detective with the Metropolitan Police Service, Chris played a pivotal role in dismantling organized crime groups, securing high-profile convictions, and leading international fraud and forensic investigations, specializing in Child abuse, and Child Murder investigations.

A boardroom strategist, he has served on the IACC and AGMA Global, shaping anti-counterfeit policies and driving cross-sector collaboration. A sought-after speaker and industry thought leader, he advises on global security risks, fraud trends, and compliance best practices.

A results-driven, agile problem solver, Chris blends deep investigative acumen with business and data driven intelligence, empowering organizations to mitigate risk, enhance security, safeguard business integrity and deliver business growth.