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.
