Elven Riley is a veteran technology and financial executive with over 55 years of experience spanning investment banking, enterprise architecture, and capital markets technology. He has consulted for major global institutions including Citi, UBS, Deutsche Bank, Moody's, and Verizon, advising C-suite leaders on IT strategy, infrastructure, and regulatory automation. As founder of Madison Consulting Partners, he led high-impact initiatives in risk management and trade lifecycle integration. His international work across London, Tokyo, and Toronto further broadened his expertise in global financial operations.

Alongside his industry career, Elven served as a professor at Seton Hall University's Stillman School of Business since 2003, where he developed courses in FinTech and securities market operations and founded four specialized academic centers. He is also the author of Unavoidable Money Decisions and has been featured in outlets like WalletHub and The CPA Journal. Guided by the belief that people — not technology — ultimately determine an organization's success, Elven now seeks board service opportunities where his blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, and human-centered leadership can drive meaningful impact in financial services, insurance, and technology sectors.