Manage the VWGoA Compliance Management System, including reporting to leadership, localization for Chattanooga production, and alignment with regulatory requirements and Group minimum standards.
Lead a team of compliance specialists, providing performance guidance for activities regarding the Code of Conduct, policy management, anti-corruption, whistleblower system, compliance communications, training curriculum development, and business and human rights.
Provide compliance consultation to management and employees in corporate functions and production & logistics regarding anti-corruption, potential conflict of interest, and Code of Conduct violations.
Direct the roll-out of the Code of Conduct, including effective communication to over 8,500 employees, incorporation with Human Resources and Learning & Development processes, and tiered certification and training completion.
Manage the whistleblower system, including communication of reporting channels across multiple work sites, local management of over 300 cases per year, plausibility analysis, appropriate triage, and investigation support.
Design and manage the compliance training and communication concept, tailored to provide relevant information to all employees or targeted functions based upon risk assessment and individual delivery channels for top leadership, management, salaried employees, and production team members.
Manage compliance principles and KPI target achievement for procedures regarding Anti-Money Laundering, including local jurisdiction coordination, and Conflict of Interest, including the design and enforcement of the gifts and entertainment policy and the VWGoA Ethics Committee.
Design and steer a supply chain compliance monitoring program in response to U.S. and German regulation, driving new process implementation and resulting in over 30 individual supplier reviews in 2024.
Lead, Compliance Ethics & Risk
Volkswagen Group of America
08.2018 - 02.2023
Designed and delivered Code of Conduct on-boarding for New Hire Orientation and the production third-shift ramp-up.
Designed and implemented whistleblower system KPI tracking to improve performance regarding case backlog and appropriate triage.
Revamped compliance training program at Chattanooga production site, improving completion rates from below 50% to over 95%.
Assistant Manager, Finance-Accounting
Volkswagen Group of America
01.2016 - 08.2018
Education
Master of Science - Legal Studies
Cornell Law School
Ithaca, NY
01-2025
Master of Arts - English Literature
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
01-2007
Certification
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, SCCE (2018)
Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance, ECI (2018)
Timeline
Manager, Compliance Ethics & Risk
Volkswagen Group of America
02.2023 - Current
Lead, Compliance Ethics & Risk
Volkswagen Group of America
08.2018 - 02.2023
Assistant Manager, Finance-Accounting
Volkswagen Group of America
01.2016 - 08.2018
Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, SCCE (2018)
Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance, ECI (2018)
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Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; assists with the development of corrective action plans for the resolution of problematic issues; and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar issues in the future</li><li>Conduct on-site financial compliance reviews which include: cash counts; review of accounts receivables including employee receivables; documentation of segregation of duties and internal control structure; document storage and retention</li><li>Document findings, propose improvements or change as relevant, disseminate findings and ensure follow up implementation of recommendations as well as resolution</li><li>Conduct random surprise checks and vendor verification reviews to ensure proper procurement procedures are being practiced and report on findings</li><li>Develops an effective Compliance & Ethics training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers</li><li>Assists with improving the awareness and understanding of compliance to assist employees with the establishment of a “culture of compliance”</li></ul> at Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation