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
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Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.