Frederic Gerniers

Global Compliance and Risk Leader with 20+ years of experience driving ethical business practices, regulatory alignment, and risk management across industrial manufacturing, medical technology, and logistics sectors. Proven track record of building and digitizing global compliance frameworks—including anti-bribery, third-party risk management, GDPR, human rights due diligence, and whistleblowing programs—while partnering with executives to protect reputation and enable sustainable growth. Recognized for leading cross-border investigations, and steering compliance committees across EMEA, Americas, and APAC.

Flexible for travel.

Compliance Officer at Billit HQ (2026-01 – 2026-04)

Management of Know Your Customer Compliance Program linking compliance technologies with main software. Team-member of Compliance and Security Working Group with main focus on DORA and IT Security.

• Review of customers and third parties during mass-on boarding phase due to new regulation.
• Team-management of 2 persons.
• Providing recommendations to Development team, streamlining processes.

Group Compliance Manager at Bekaert Global HQ (2018-08 – 2025-06)

Reported to Vice President of Ethics and Compliance, with APAC Compliance and Privacy Manager as peers.

• Designed and deployed the global Code of Conduct and company-wide eLearning program, embedding compliance culture across 24,000 employees, ensuring 100% completeness of assigned trainings.
• Developed and implemented a global Anti-Bribery Policy and automated approval workflow, reducing risk exposure.
• Created and rolled out a global Speak Up program, selecting and implementing whistleblowing software globally.
• Directed cross-functional investigations into integrity concerns, partnering with HR and Legal.
• Led GDPR compliance initiative across European sites, maintaining data privacy registers and ensuring audit readiness.
• Supported global SAP access management governance design reviews, collaborating with IT and Internal Audit and designing internal financial controls to meet statutory audit requirements.
• Spearheaded Human Rights due diligence, conducting risk assessments and steering the Human Rights Committee with HR, Procurement, and Sustainability, aligning with ESG, CSRD and CSDDD directives. Supported annual report writing.
• Selected and deployed screening software (for sanctions and adverse media—strengthening due diligence on high-risk partners). Worked closely with IT, Master Data and Procurement to embed API and robot for automated screening.
• Steered Quarterly Regional Compliance Committees with Senior Management representatives, fostering accountability and knowledge sharing.
• Recognised compliance leader and invited as a speaker at international congresses on compliance digitization, human rights due diligence and third parties risks.

Commercial Compliance Manager – Europe at Becton Dickinson (2013-09 – 2018-07)

Reported directly to the Global Director of Commercial Compliance in the US, providing European insights for global compliance strategy. Team management of 2 employees.

• Implemented the global anti-corruption and anti-bribery program across European sales and marketing entities, ensuring alignment with laws and industry codes.
• Review of database of European distributors, ensuring awareness and transparency on red flags.
• Designed and rolled out a sponsorship approval workflow for healthcare organizations, streamlining reporting for European KPIs, compliance audits, and national transparency regulations.
• Built and managed a compliance operations team of two in Poland, responsible for approving payments to external consultants and healthcare professionals.
• Rolled out a train-the-trainer model with 10 local Compliance Champions, enhancing local expertise and driving sustainable compliance culture.
• Represented BD within MedTech Europe Compliance association, strengthening external stakeholder engagement.

Senior Internal Auditor Europe and EMA at Becton Dickinson (2011-01 – 2013-09)

• Planned, led, executed, and reported on Finance, Operational, and SOX audits across multiple geographies, supervising audit teams.
• Built strong relationships with European management, driving timely resolution of audit issues through continuous engagement.

Corporate Internal Auditor Europe, UPS Europe Headquarters at United States Parcel Services (UPS) (2008-03 – 2010-12)

• Led Finance, SOX, and operational audits across EMEA and the US, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
• Coordinated and trained colleagues on UPS's Self-Assessment Web Application, building local accountability for internal controls.
• Contributed to the annual risk assessment process, shaping the audit plan for the following year.

Internal Auditor Benelux, UPS Benelux at United States Parcel Services (UPS) (2005-10 – 2008-03)

• Executed financial and operational audits across Benelux, directly reporting findings to senior finance leadership.
• Delivered financial reporting and accruals for subcontractor operations in Luxembourg, improving accuracy and accountability.

Master in Applied Economic Sciences, International Business – University of Leuven (2003)