Corporate Compliance Experts 2025

I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.

Dr. Anil Gupta is the Chairman of Connect Ventures Group of Companies (including www.complyglobally.com), a corporate collective dedicated to transforming Indian startups and MSMEs into international multinational corporations. As a leading authority on cross-border compliance, global mobility, and international taxation, I've spent decades guiding enterprises through the regulatory frameworks of more than 45 nations. My strategic philosophy uniquely bridges cutting-edge modern business mechanisms such as AI-driven operational scaling with timeless civilizational narratives, advocating for a model of global expansion built on collaboration rather than conquest. Through Comply Globally an initiative of Connect Ventures, I am actively building the critical infrastructure required to turn India's domestic innovators into globally respected corporate conglomerates.

I have 24 years of experience in the credit counseling industry, specializing in operations, compliance, debt management, and consumer financial education. As Senior Manager of Compliance and Media at Money Fit, I ensure our programs meet strict standards for integrity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. I am a HUD Certified Housing Counselor and serve on the Board of Directors for the Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA). My work focuses entirely on nonprofit credit counseling. I help consumers understand the clear mechanics of regulated debt management versus the risks tied to for-profit debt settlement. Consumers deserve straightforward financial guidance that is realistic, responsible, and built for actual progress.

Regulatory compliance consultant and trainer based in Cyprus, specialising in EU financial services regulation. CFA charterholder with CySEC Advanced and AML certifications. Founder of CPDs.Academy, a CySEC-accredited online training platform for compliance professionals. Former Head of Compliance at XM (Trading Point) and founder of Hesper Capital, a CySEC-authorised AIFM. Available to comment on MiFID II, MiCA, AML/CFT and the EU AML Package, DORA, market abuse and insider dealing, CySEC enforcement, suitability and product governance, and the EU Retail Investment Strategy. Recent regulatory analysis has covered MiCA implementation across the EU, MAR insider dealing enforcement, MOKAS findings on financial crime in Cyprus, and ESMA's 2025 supervisory action on marketing communications. Educated at Bayes Business School, City, University of London. Writes regularly for CPDUK and publishes regulatory analysis at CPDs.Academy.

At Trainings Time, we believe learning shouldn’t be limited by time. As a dedicated Compliance Training Provider, we offer flexible, expert-led courses designed to fit into your busy life. From live sessions to on-demand webinars and CEU-accredited programs, our goal is to help you stay ahead in your career without added stress. Whether you’re chasing professional growth or meeting compliance goals, we’re here to make learning easy, affordable, and truly impactful—whenever and wherever you need it.

RERA360 is a specialized real estate compliance and advisory firm focused exclusively on the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). The organization supports builders, developers, real estate agents, and homebuyers by simplifying complex regulatory requirements and ensuring end-to-end compliance across real estate projects. With a strong understanding of RERA frameworks, state authority processes, and evolving regulatory guidelines, RERA360 delivers structured, accurate, and timely compliance solutions. Its services cover project registration, quarterly and annual filings, documentation management, authority coordination, and advisory support—helping stakeholders operate with transparency, accountability, and legal certainty. RERA360’s approach is built on clarity, process discipline, and practical execution. By reducing compliance risks and administrative burdens, the firm enables real estate professionals to focus on project delivery, credibility, and long-term growth while remaining fully aligned with regulatory obligations. The mission of RERA360 is to strengthen trust in the real estate ecosystem by making compliance simple, accessible, and reliable—transforming regulatory requirements from obstacles into operational advantages.

A senior compliance architect and regulatory advisor with 20+ years of experience across fintech, banking, payments, and emerging financial technologies. Amber holds an LLM in Financial Risk Management and specializes in AML program development, AI oversight, and enterprise risk management. She partners with founders and executive teams to build scalable, defensible compliance frameworks that drive growth and enable safer innovation.

With 20+ years' of experience in risk management and IT security, I excel at crafting secure, compliant, and efficient frameworks for businesses navigating complex regulatory landscapes. My expertise lies in developing Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) that achieve ISO 27001 certification, achieving up to 80% cost reduction in security implementations compared to traditional approaches. As an EC-Council subject matter expert for the CEH certification, my knowledge in ethical hacking and cybersecurity is both deep and broad. I take pride in the iO-GRCF , my proprietary framework designed to streamline and simplify cross-compliance. My goal is to foster partnerships within the industry to address governance, risk, and compliance challenges, while offering IT companies lucrative compliance, gap assessment, and penetration testing solutions.Professional Goals:* Forge partnerships with industry leaders to collaboratively tackle governance, risk, and compliance challenges.* Generate leads with IT companies to offer streamlined compliance, gap assessment, and penetration testing solutions, providing them with new revenue streams.Interests:Follow and engage with industry leaders and organizations that are at the forefront of cybersecurity, compliance standards, and IT innovations.

I'm Eric Franco-Velez, an operations and manufacturing quality professional with 25+ years of hands-on experience in heavy industrial environments — including coatings, fabrication, metal processing, and industrial manufacturing operations. Credentials: AMPP Senior Coatings Specialist | ISO 9001 Certified Internal Auditor | Six Sigma Green Belt | Operations Manager Areas of expertise: ISO 9001 quality management systems — implementation, internal auditing, certification preparation, and clause-level requirements ISO 14001 environmental management — including the April 2026 revision (ISO 14001:2026) and transition requirements ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management — alignment with OSHA 29 CFR requirements in manufacturing IATF 16949 automotive quality management ISO 13485 medical device quality management systems and FDA QMSR transition OSHA compliance for manufacturing and industrial operations ANSI and industry-specific standards for fabrication, welding, and heavy industrial work Environmental compliance — VOC emissions, hazardous waste management, spill containment, wastewater, stormwater Special process documentation — welding, coating, heat treat Supplier quality management and Tier 1/Tier 2 supply chain compliance ISO certification cost, timeline, and audit preparation About The Standards Navigator: I'm the founder of The Standards Navigator (thestandardsnavigator.com) — an ISO and industrial compliance resource site serving quality managers, EHS coordinators, operations directors, and compliance professionals across manufacturing and medical device industries. The site publishes practitioner-focused guides on ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and related standards — written from the perspective of someone who has managed these systems in real manufacturing environments, not from a consulting or academic background. I'm available for expert commentary, source quotes, and contributed content on ISO standards, manufacturing compliance, environmental management, occupational safety, and industrial quality systems.

I am a healthcare compliance executive and the originator of Stark Watch, a generative AI platform built to monitor physician contracts for strict adherence to the Stark Law and the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). As a Compliance Vice President at a $4B health system, I navigate the complexities of healthcare regulations, hospital-physician financial relationships, and corporate ethics on a daily basis. Ensuring physician compensation compliance is one of the most resource-intensive challenges for modern hospitals. Historically, auditing these agreements for Fair Market Value (FMV) and commercial reasonableness required hundreds of hours of manual review. Recognizing this bottleneck, I architected Stark Watch to transform healthcare regulatory technology (RegTech). Our compliance software leverages generative AI to automate contract analysis, detect potential AKS violations, and track compensation tied to Designated Health Services (DHS). By turning a reactive auditing process into a proactive, technology-driven workflow, Stark Watch empowers health systems to protect their bottom line, avoid severe regulatory penalties, and maintain the highest ethical standards in their physician partnerships. With a deep commitment to safeguarding healthcare integrity, I hold triple certifications: Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), and Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC). My current focus is bridging the gap between stringent regulatory frameworks and cutting-edge technology. I actively use artificial intelligence to streamline compliance operations, ensure alignment with OIG safe harbors, and mitigate AKS and Stark Law risks in complex contracting environments. My professional focus centers on providing actionable insights into the practical application of AI in healthcare administration, the evolving landscape of the Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Statute, and the future of healthcare compliance software. Whether analyzing recent Department of Justice enforcement trends or designing algorithms to parse complex medical directorship agreements, my goal is to make healthcare compliance more efficient, accurate, and accessible.

Stepan Kazaryan is a Business Management Consultant focused on digital presence, professional evaluation, and how public information shapes decision-making in modern business environments. His work centers on helping organizations and professionals understand how they are perceived before direct interaction occurs. In search-driven systems, evaluation often happens silently and quickly. Stepan advises clients on building structured digital foundations that support credibility over time. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and responsible positioning rather than short-term visibility tactics. He works with executives, founders, and professional service providers who recognize that digital footprints influence trust, partnerships, and opportunity flow. By aligning websites, public profiles, and third-party references, Stepan helps create stable professional narratives that reduce uncertainty during evaluation. Rather than focusing on reactive measures, his advisory framework prioritizes preparation. This includes analyzing how search results present a name, how information connects across platforms, and how inconsistencies affect perception. The goal is to strengthen long-term positioning in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Stepan frequently writes and speaks about digital identity, credibility signals, and the structural factors that influence professional trust in online environments. His perspective reflects a broader shift in how professionals are assessed in the age of search and public information accessibility. Through disciplined strategy and steady execution, Stepan Kazaryan helps clients maintain clarity in environments where perception often forms before conversation begins.

Over the past nine years, I've dedicated my career to People Operations. In my current role as the Head of HR Compliance at Boundless I lead a team committed to ensuring compliance across our global operations.At Boundless, we're driven by a shared vision - empowering companies that value their employees through flexible and remote work options. We understand that the world of work is evolving, and compliance is crucial in this global landscape.My primary focus is on keeping pace with evolving employment regulations in order to provide practical HR compliance solutions that help companies smoothly navigate the complexities of international employment.I firmly believe that when organisations prioritise their employees' well-being and work-life balance, it not only fosters a happier and more engaged workforce but also contributes to their overall success.

CA Prateek Mittal is a seasoned financial expert and IBBI Registered Valuer with over two decades of experience in business valuations, corporate finance, and strategic advisory. As the Director of Valuations at [FinVal Research & Consultancy](https://finvalresearch.in), he specializes in delivering high-authority compliance and advisory solutions, including ESOP valuations, corporate guarantee valuations, and startup advisory. A thought leader in the evolving corporate landscape, Prateek frequently publishes insights on cutting-edge industry shifts, from integrating AI and Big Data into valuation practices to navigating ESG compliance risks and supply chain crises. Alongside his valuation expertise, he serves as a Virtual CFO, helping businesses optimize their financial strategies, secure fundraising mandates, and drive operational efficiencies. --- ### Key Media Angles & Topics I Can Comment On: * Regulatory & Compliance Valuations: Deep dives into ESOPs, Corporate Guarantees, and international accounting standards. * The Intersection of Finance & Tech: How AI, big data, and automated tools are transforming modern valuation models. * Startup Ecosystem & Fundraising: Strategic structuring, mid-market growth challenges, and investment readiness. * Risk Management: Evaluating ESG compliance risks and implementing Virtual CFO frameworks during economic volatility.

I’m Eric Garcia, the CEO of SentrIQ Labs. I have over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, working across federal, defense, and cloud environments to help organizations design, implement, and defend security programs in highly regulated spaces. My background includes hands-on involvement with authorization processes, security control assessments, policy development, and executive-level risk advisory, with a strong focus on cybersecurity frameworks. Before founding SentrIQ Labs, I worked with organizations ranging from early-stage SaaS companies to large defense contractors, helping them navigate compliance demands without losing sight of operational reality. I have spent years inside the authorization process, working directly with engineers, compliance teams, and leadership to translate dense regulatory requirements into security controls that can actually be implemented and sustained. At SentrIQ Labs, my focus is on applying AI to reduce friction in cybersecurity compliance and audit readiness. That includes automating evidence collection, control mapping, and documentation workflows while preserving human judgment where it matters most. I am particularly interested in how AI changes the future of GRC, the risks introduced by poorly governed AI systems, and how companies can adopt automation without increasing their attack surface. I regularly share insights on cybersecurity compliance, AI development, and the evolving threat landscape, with an emphasis on practical, defensible security programs that align with real business risk rather than checkbox compliance.

Vijay Amin is the Founder & CEO of VertiComply, an AI-powered no-code platform that generates owned, exportable, production-ready healthcare app code with 15+ compliance frameworks enforced at the code level — including HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU AI Act, ISO 27001, HITRUST, ABDM, and DPDP. With 21 years of enterprise IT experience across healthcare, cloud infrastructure, and AI, Vijay has spent his career at the intersection of highly regulated industries and emerging technology. He founded VertiComply after seeing the same pattern repeat across digital health teams: AI-generated code that looked compliant but failed the moment a real audit, security review, or partner onboarding arrived. The platform is built for healthcare startups, digital health teams, and non-technical founders who need to ship fast without compromising on ownership, security, or regulatory rigor. Vijay's areas of expertise include: 1. Healthcare data privacy and HIPAA compliance 2. AI-generated code risk in regulated industries 3. The EU AI Act and its impact on US healthcare and digital health companies 4. Multi-framework compliance overlap (HIPAA + GDPR + FDA 21 CFR Part 11 + SOC 2) 5. No-code and low-code platforms for healthcare app development 6. Cloud security and infrastructure for HIPAA-regulated workloads 7. Compliance challenges for early-stage healthcare and digital health startups 8. India's digital health stack (ABDM, DPDP Act) and cross-border compliance He is available for expert quotes, background commentary, and contributed articles on healthcare IT, AI compliance, cybersecurity, digital health, and the evolving regulatory landscape for AI in regulated industries. Vijay can also connect journalists with healthcare CTOs, compliance officers, and digital health founders within VertiComply's network for additional sourcing. Based in Ahmedabad, India, Vijay leads VertiComply alongside co-founder and CTO Garvita Solanki, who brings 15 years of engineering experience.

Natalia Taft is a seasoned compliance executive and independent regulatory advisor with over 20 years of experience working with regulated financial institutions across the United States, Europe, and international markets. She has held senior compliance leadership roles at global banks, broker-dealers, the world’s largest asset management firm, and fintech companies, as well as advisory roles at Big Four consulting firms. Natalia specializes in designing and implementing flagship global compliance programs. Her expertise includes managing complex regulatory remediation and transformation programs — particularly following supervisory findings, licensing events, or organizational changes — as well as overseeing AI- and data-driven compliance governance. Throughout her career, Natalia has successfully guided companies through complex regulatory challenges and enforcement actions imposed by the U.S. Federal Reserve, SEC, FINRA, NYSDFS, and various European regulators. Her expertise also includes leading compliance program transformations, independent audits and reviews, and regulatory investigations.

Dr. Philip D. Mann is an aviation safety and AI governance specialist who spent seventeen years inside the Federal Aviation Administration before founding Vector Strategic Consulting LLC. He rose from field technician to business analyst to instructor and training program manager at the FAA Academy, the agency's training center for the workforce that keeps the National Airspace System running. That path lets him speak about outages, controller staffing, and stalled modernization programs from inside the operation rather than from a press release. His commentary centers on three areas: aviation safety and National Airspace System infrastructure; the governance of artificial intelligence in critical systems where failure carries physical consequences; and the organizational risk, leadership, and human factors that decide whether a safety program holds under pressure. A single argument runs through the work: institutions tend to govern by disaster, writing rules only after the wreckage forces the issue, when they could govern by design and move accountability upstream of the failure. He is the author of The SCAR Framework: A Systematic Approach to AI Decision-Making in Critical Systems, a structured method for deciding when to trust automated systems where a wrong call can cost lives, built on four dimensions: Safety, Complexity, Accountability, and Resilience. His analysis has reached more than 35 million people worldwide across outlets including the Associated Press, USA Today, New Scientist, NewsNation, LiveNOW from Fox, LBC Radio in London, and Deutsche Welle. He works comfortably in print, on camera, and on live radio, holding a technical point in plain language for a general audience or speaking at full depth with a trade or policy reporter. Dr. Mann holds a PhD in Organization and Management, an MBA, an MPA, and a BS in Business Management, with PMP and PMI-RMP certifications. He responds quickly to deadlines and supports every claim with primary sources: FAA orders, NTSB findings, court records, and agency rulemakings.

I have worked at NAOEVO for 10 years; it is a company specializing in the production of high-quality LED automotive lighting. Working directly within the company, I have developed a deep understanding of LED headlight bulb production and performance optimization. To help more people understand automotive LED headlights, I have authored numerous educational and informative articles on our company blog. I provide expert insights on automotive lighting technology, industry trends, and best practices for delivering high-quality, reliable headlight solutions. Journalists seeking expert commentary or technical insights on LED headlight bulbs are welcome to contact me.

Carmen M Lerga is a cosmetic scientist and regulatory expert with three decades of experience shaping successful beauty and skincare products for global brands including Dove, Rexona, Axe, Isdin, Covonia, Oilatum, Cetraben, Hedrin, Nizoral, and INEOS. She leads Olalla Consulting, a consultancy recognised for scientific rigor, clarity, and deep knowledge of EU and UK cosmetic regulation. Her background spans formulation development, global regulatory leadership, ingredient safety assessment, and the creation of clear and balanced scientific narratives for brands and manufacturers. Carmen specialises in well aging science, neuro skin communication, and microbiome stability, bringing an evidence based perspective to emerging trends and product innovation. Journalists value her ability to explain complex topics in a straightforward and non promotional way. She offers grounded insights into regulatory changes, ingredient safety, formulation strategy, and the science behind modern beauty innovation. Her work supports companies seeking transparent, compliant, and science led product development across Europe and beyond.

I spent eight years in cloud infrastructure and site reliability engineering before founding CRA Evidence. During that time I scaled and secured high-traffic systems for companies including Deutsche Telekom and FREE NOW. That work shaped how I think about compliance. At real scale, you learn how quickly software supply chains fracture, and how hard it is to keep track of every dependency, patch, and third-party component. Security that actually holds up gets built into the systems people use every day. It doesn't live in a folder of documents. CRA Evidence brings that thinking to the EU Cyber Resilience Act. Reporting obligations are live from September 2026 and the full requirements land in December 2027, so manufacturers and importers have to rethink how they handle product security. A lot of them are treating it as a legal problem when the real work is engineering. We help them generate, scan, and track their Software and Hardware Bills of Materials (SBOMs and HBOMs) right inside their developer pipelines, so meeting EU regulations becomes part of how they build instead of a separate process bolted on afterward. I look at the CRA the way an SRE would, not an auditor. My focus stays on what teams can realistically automate and ship.