Highly skilled and experienced global compliance and data protection officer in a publicly traded company
Designed and implemented a global compliance program in Sonova and Landis+Gyr.
Built and mentored a team of experts (Legal Counsels) in healthcare compliance, Privacy, Trade Compliance, Human Rights and AI (grew the team from 2 to 18 and still growing).
Implemented a whistle-blower hotline and lead a team of investigators th a strong monitoring program to control the controls and enable a continuous improvement program to fine tune the program to right-size it to an ever changing organization.
Implemented a whistle-blower hotline and lead a team of investigators.
Developed and implemented a risk based 3rd party due diligence platform including trade compliance/embargo risks and ESG laws e.g. LKSG.
Accountable for an active Corporate Integrity Agreement in the US including relationship management with the Monitor and IRO.
Experience is various highly regulated industries including pharma, medical device, energy, finance, tobacco etc.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Global Head of Compliance and Data Privacy
Sonova AG
Zurich
10.2020 - Current
Design and roll-out a strategic direction of Compliance at the Sonova Group and gain the approval of the Board of Directors.
Build and mentor a team of experts (15 members) across the globe covering Healthcare compliance, Data Privacy, Investigations, Sustainability, Human Rights, AI etc.
Oversee and support an active Corporate Integrity Agreement with the OIG, US
Responsible for Risk umbrella including ABP, ATC, Data Protection, Healthcare Compliance, Human Rights, Artificial Intelligence, Trade Compliance etc.
Launch a monitoring program as a second line control for key risk areas to ensure that both governance and transactional gaps are continuously monitored and rectified.
Establish hotline platform in line with the EU whistle-blower directive
DPO for the Sonova Group and all EU countries
Chief Compliance Officer
Landis+Gyr
Zug
01.2016 - 10.2023
Responsible for Ethics & Compliance globally (30 countries)
Build a team of Compliance and Privacy experts (3 members globally)
Report to and advice the BoD on Ethics and Compliance matters
Responsible for whistle-blower hotline and conduct internal investigation
Developing, disseminating and promoting ethics-related policies in line with global principles such as UNGC, RBA and FLP.
Conduct annual risk assessment and revise Compliance risk umbrella
Establish a global Privacy Organization including developing Policies and Procedures and a global network
Compliance Manager
Amgen
Zug
03.2011 - 12.2015
Manage revision of Healthcare Compliance Policies and conduct monitoring for EU countries
Asst. Vice President (Policies and Standards)
Swiss Re
Zurich
08.2006 - 09.2010
Responsible for Compliance Policies and Standards
Lecturer
Temasek Polytechnic
Singapore
01.2002 - 08.2004
Lecturer teaching diploma course in Knowledge Management
Education
Mobilizing People - People Management
IMD
10.2023
LLB -
Univeristy of Hubli
Hubli, India
08.2018
Masters in Business Law - Business Law
National Law School of India University
Bangalore, India
06.2015
Master of Science - Information Sciences
University of Madras
Chennai, India
05.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Madras
Chennai, India
04.1995
Skills
Supervision, Leadership and Mentoring (using the GROW model)
Strategy and vision
Decision-Making
Project Planning
Investigations
Certification
Privacy expert with a CIPPE, CIPM
Investigator with ACFE
Affiliations
President of the Indian Association (Keli) in Switzerland
Timeline
Global Head of Compliance and Data Privacy
Sonova AG
10.2020 - Current
Chief Compliance Officer
Landis+Gyr
01.2016 - 10.2023
Compliance Manager
Amgen
03.2011 - 12.2015
Asst. Vice President (Policies and Standards)
Swiss Re
08.2006 - 09.2010
Lecturer
Temasek Polytechnic
01.2002 - 08.2004
Mobilizing People - People Management
IMD
LLB -
Univeristy of Hubli
Masters in Business Law - Business Law
National Law School of India University
Master of Science - Information Sciences
University of Madras
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
<ul>
<li>Hours per week: 40.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Supervise and coordinate daily administrative workflows for a team of 15 employees, ensuring timely task execution, adherence to protocols, and consistent performance monitoring.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and documentation related to property intake, detainee processing, transportation, and deportation; verify and audit files to ensure regulatory compliance, and data integrity.</li>
<li>Execute high-volume data entry (up to 8 hours per day), including the entry of case notes, customs documentation, custody logs, and internal reports into secure federal databases.</li>
<li>Develop, review, and edit administrative reports and forms for internal use and government audits; ensure completeness, accuracy, and policy alignment.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary liaison between facility staff, supervisors, and stakeholders; facilitate clear, professional communication, and documentation flow across departments.</li>
<li>Identified discrepancies in data entries and corrected them accordingly.</li>
<li>Oversee inventory control processes, including the secure receipt, tracking, and storage of personal property, using standardized procedures and government tracking systems.</li>
<li>Conduct routine audits and quality control reviews to ensure that administrative practices meet federal operational standards.</li>
<li>Apply sound judgment to evaluate options, solve problems, and make informed recommendations on administrative and operational matters, contributing to efficient workflow management, and compliance with agency standards.</li>
<li>Assist in developing and revising privacy and security policies concerning Personally Identifiable Information (PII); identify potential compliance risks, and recommend solutions.</li>
<li>Coordinate logistics for detainee transportation to court and medical appointments, manage schedules, and track movement through detailed administrative planning.</li>
<li>Conduct roll calls, and ensure accountability through diligent documentation, system updates, and status reporting.</li>
</ul>
<p>Supervisor: Scott Jackson (949) 456-2706.</p>
<p>Permission to contact: Yes.</p> at ProTech USA LLC, Government Contracting<ul>
<li>Hours per week: 40.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Duties, Accomplishments, and Related Skills:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Supervise and coordinate daily administrative workflows for a team of 15 employees, ensuring timely task execution, adherence to protocols, and consistent performance monitoring.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate records and documentation related to property intake, detainee processing, transportation, and deportation; verify and audit files to ensure regulatory compliance, and data integrity.</li>
<li>Execute high-volume data entry (up to 8 hours per day), including the entry of case notes, customs documentation, custody logs, and internal reports into secure federal databases.</li>
<li>Develop, review, and edit administrative reports and forms for internal use and government audits; ensure completeness, accuracy, and policy alignment.</li>
<li>Serve as the primary liaison between facility staff, supervisors, and stakeholders; facilitate clear, professional communication, and documentation flow across departments.</li>
<li>Identified discrepancies in data entries and corrected them accordingly.</li>
<li>Oversee inventory control processes, including the secure receipt, tracking, and storage of personal property, using standardized procedures and government tracking systems.</li>
<li>Conduct routine audits and quality control reviews to ensure that administrative practices meet federal operational standards.</li>
<li>Apply sound judgment to evaluate options, solve problems, and make informed recommendations on administrative and operational matters, contributing to efficient workflow management, and compliance with agency standards.</li>
<li>Assist in developing and revising privacy and security policies concerning Personally Identifiable Information (PII); identify potential compliance risks, and recommend solutions.</li>
<li>Coordinate logistics for detainee transportation to court and medical appointments, manage schedules, and track movement through detailed administrative planning.</li>
<li>Conduct roll calls, and ensure accountability through diligent documentation, system updates, and status reporting.</li>
</ul>
<p>Supervisor: Scott Jackson (949) 456-2706.</p>
<p>Permission to contact: Yes.</p> at ProTech USA LLC, Government Contracting
Team Lead - Compliance & Data Privacy at Clifford Chance Business Services Pvt. Ltd.Team Lead - Compliance & Data Privacy at Clifford Chance Business Services Pvt. Ltd.