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Sebastian Goebel is the Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer at Georg Fischer (GF), a global industrial leader headquartered in Switzerland. He oversees the strategic development of GF’s corporate compliance framework, anti-corruption policies, and data privacy governance. Sebastian focuses on cultivating a culture of integrity, ensuring regulatory adherence, and mitigating compliance risks across GF's worldwide divisions.

Brita Waltzinger serves as Senior Director of Compliance and Regional Compliance Officer for Europe at DHL Express. She is responsible for driving the logistics giant's regional compliance agenda, managing anti-bribery frameworks, and evaluating corporate risk culture. Brita focuses on integrating ethical business practices, fostering speak-up cultures, and managing complex geopolitical and regulatory challenges across Europe.

Caroline Thöress is the Global Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance at RHI Magnesita, the global leader in refractory products. With previous consulting and audit experience at EY and PORR, she brings extensive expertise in corporate governance. Caroline leads enterprise-wide risk management strategies, aligning internal audit functions with robust compliance and internal control programs.

Timo is a seasoned Data Enthusiast with 25+ years of experience in data strategy, data solutions, and C-level stakeholder management. He has a proven track record of designing and implementing scalable data architectures, driving data governance initiatives, and fostering collaboration across diverse teams. His passion about designing visions and leveraging data to drive strategic business decisions, leads to valuable data solutions for his stakeholders.
Data plays a critical role in achieving business objectives and it´s crucial to align data initiatives with organizational goals. His ability to identify opportunities to leverage data to drive business value has resulted in significant improvements in data accuracy, processing speed, and overall efficiency for the organization

Maya is a Senior risk and finance manager with 20 years of experience in the Health Care and Consumer Goods industries, including roles at P&G and in M&A.
Her career spans both operational leadership and strategic consulting to senior managements, with a strong track record in risk management, business analysis, finance, and tax. She currently leads the Swiss Romandie Risk Managers’ forum, serves in a board-consultancy role, and is the winner of several excellence awards in various domains.

Thom Schiltmans is currently the Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance at Signify, where responsibilities include managing risks across various security domains such as information, product, and operational security. Prior experience includes roles as a Senior Security Consultant at Tesorion and Philips Lighting, where Thom established corporate security frameworks and developed information security policies aligned with ISO27001 standards. Additionally, history includes serving as Security Manager at Gemeente Utrecht, Senior Manager at Deloitte, and Global IT Security Manager at Philips Healthcare. With early career experience as a Management Consultant at LogicaCMG and tutoring at Rotterdam Business School, Thom holds a Master's degree in Management Information Science from Tilburg University.

Dr. Patrick Vogt is the Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Risk and Compliance at DMG MORI EMEA Holding. He directs the global machine tool manufacturer’s compliance programs, including human rights due diligence, supply chain ethics, and environmental responsibilities. Patrick champions DMG MORI's "Global One Company" principles, maintaining rigorous integrity standards, proactive risk management, and transparent stakeholder engagements.

Francesca Mariani serves as Head of Internal Controls at Hitachi Energy. She leads the design and operationalization of global internal control frameworks, driving financial assurance and operational governance across the organization’s energy infrastructure projects. Francesca focuses on streamlining global risk reporting, optimizing audit readiness, and aligning financial controls with broader corporate compliance and strategic objectives.

Rajib Banerjee is the UK & Ireland Compliance Officer at SAP, operating within the Office of Ethics & Compliance. He oversees the implementation of SAP’s compliance program for approximately 5,000 employees across the UK, Ireland, and Nordic regions. Rajib champions SAP’s mission to "Win the Right Way," providing policy frameworks that promote integrity, regulatory adherence, and ethical business execution.

Lucy Platts serves as Senior Vice President of Internal Audit at Uniper, a leading international energy company based in Germany. She oversees enterprise-wide audit strategies, ensuring robust corporate governance, financial risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence amidst the transition toward sustainable energy. Lucy leads global teams to deliver integrated assurance, independent risk assessment, and operational transparency

Sandrine Pommey is the VP Group Compliance Officer at Hexagon AB. With over a decade of compliance experience in industrial environments, she directs Hexagon’s global governance framework, covering anti-bribery, trade compliance, and third-party risk. Known for her pragmatic approach, Sandrine partners with senior leadership to integrate ethical practices and data-driven risk monitoring into everyday business operations.

Elena Garcia Guado is the Head of Compliance at RWE Renewables, where she steers ethical governance for one of the world's leading renewable energy companies. She specializes in managing regulatory risks, third-party due diligence, and anti-corruption programs across international wind and solar projects. Elena actively fosters a strong corporate compliance culture aligned with sustainable energy development.

Natalie has experience leading data-driven technical innovation projects which leverage advanced machine learning techniques focused on improved compliance risk monitoring and internal process efficiencies. She has experience supporting the formulation and execution of GC Data Analytics vision, strategy and road map. She has built up data analytics capability within Group Compliance, including skilling-up compliance professionals in data analytics, formulation of data analytics / data science approaches for compliance assurance activities as well as for compliance core processes.

Emile Letema serves as the Head of the Third Party Due Diligence Team and Compliance Manager at Kongsberg Maritime. He specializes in risk analysis, global export controls, and supply chain integrity within the maritime technology sector. Emile ensures robust vetting of third-party vendors, mitigating geopolitical risks, and enforcing strict compliance standards across Kongsberg’s international operations.

Jana Kuperschmidt is the Head of Compliance at PRYM, a leading global manufacturer of fastening systems and accessories. She directs the company’s enterprise-wide compliance strategies, focusing on supply chain transparency, ethical business conduct, and regulatory adherence. Jana ensures PRYM maintains rigorous governance frameworks while supporting the company’s strategic growth and international operational footprint.

Currently holding the position of Head of Assurance at TVH, steering a team of motivated compliance, risk, internal control and internal audit professionals in the field of customs & trade, product, conduct, risk management, internal control, business continuity, crisis management and internal audit. As a team, we work daily with our colleagues to ensure that we meet the requirements of various stakeholders (e.g., authorities, shareholders, customers, suppliers, employees, etc.). We build relationships to create the necessary awareness about new requirements, help understand the impact on the business, advise on possible actions, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the measures taken, build moral muscle to exhibit the right behavior in every situation and execute independent oversight.

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