In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Vera Cherepanova. Vera is an award-winning ethics and compliance expert who writes and speaks about business ethics, workplace culture, behavioral compliance, risk, and governance. She is the Executive Director of Boards of the Future, a non-profit that works with corporate boards globally and advocates for more people with ethics and compliance backgrounds on boards. Vera is the author of Corporate Compliance Program, the first-ever book on compliance in the Russian language, and a co-author of The Transnationalization of Anti-Corruption Law, as well as hundreds of articles on all aspects of ethics, compliance, and governance. http://www.veracherepanova.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/follow-vera-cherepanova/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Laura Sauber. Laura Sauber is the CEO of Sauber Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping healthcare organizations build cultures where ethics and compliance risks are proactively prevented, identified, and resolved—ensuring they do not impede the organization’s strategic objectives. Laura is recognized not only as a strategic compliance leader but also for her strong business acumen, innovative approach, and collaborative leadership style. Passionate about driving organizational integrity and performance, Laura excels at advising leaders and cross-functional teams on effectively navigating the complex federal and state regulatory landscape, improving, and sustaining organizational performance. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-sauber/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Dr. Bettina Palazzo. Bettina’s fascination with business ethics began in the early 90s, and once she realized how rich and exciting the field was, she never looked back. She suffered through the cumbersome but rewarding effort of getting her head around the philosophical and economical foundations of business ethics, won a prize for her PhD. thesis and rode off into the sunset to join KPMG. There she helped to build their business ethics consulting services. Tough pioneer work at that time! In 2003 she started her own ethics advisory. Along the way, she’s learned that you can’t squeeze ethics into checklists, and that unethical companies make for unhappy people. Bettina received the "Compliance Influencer of the Year 2024" award from the International Compliance Association, a recognition of her passion for turning ethics and compliance into something everyone wants to be a part of. Whether through her blogposts, LinkedIn, or her online community – the Compliance Cappuccino Club, she brings fresh, relatable insights to the compliance community. Fun fact: she met her husband, Guido Palazzo, at a business ethics conference—proof that ethics really is her love story! http://www.bettinapalazzo.com/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Leslie V. Boles, BA, CCS, CPC, CPMA, CHC, CPC-I, CRC. Leslie Boles is the Co-Owner & President of Revu Healthcare, with over 16 years of experience in healthcare coding, auditing, and compliance. She holds various credentials and has served in leadership roles, including on the Board of Directors at Engage NC and as Co-Chairman of the Board at Grateful Heart Church in Cary, NC. Previously, she was the Senior Director of Compliance & Audit at Waud Capital Partners, overseeing compliance programs for portfolio companies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-boles-ba-ccs-cpc-cpma-chc-cpc-i-crc-69442246/

Sarah Cole is a solicitor and accredited life coach who has worked with CEOs and Executives for nearly 30 years with a specialism in the ethics and compliance space. After a career practicing law in corporate, commercial, banking and finance and property litigation fields she was in a life changing, serious car accident that changed the trajectory of her professional and personal life. Across her career, she has navigated ethical dilemmas and has 'walked the talk', she saw time and time again how tough and lonely it is at the top and founded Cole Forums, a peer support network. She is passionate in the power of trust and authentic connection that peer support groups bring. Her community of CEOs, GC’s, CECOs and C Suite leaders share experiences and insights providing safe spaces and intelligent networks to navigate the complexities of leadership and business but also to support leaders with their personal and family lives. www.coleforums.com www.integrityfirstcoaching.com

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Greg Shultz. Greg Shultz, Founder of Conformitise, is a global compliance and risk executive with over 24 years of experience, including 11 years living and working across the Asia Pacific region. His career has been defined by roles at leading financial institutions, including Morgan Stanley and BlackRock, where he designed and executed strategic compliance programs and spearheaded technology-driven initiatives to mitigate global risks and enhance regulatory frameworks. Prior to financial services, Greg was at the United Nations, where he served on the investigation committee led by former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker during the Iraqi Oil-for-Food Programme Investigation. In this role, Greg played a pivotal part in uncovering corruption and fund misappropriation in one of the most complex humanitarian operations in history. This experience solidified his focus on fostering transparency, strengthening compliance, and managing strategic risk on a global scale. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregshultz/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Todd Haugh. Todd Haugh is an Associate Professor of Business Law and Ethics and the Arthur M. Weimer Faculty Fellow in Business Law at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, where he also serves as the Director of the Institute for Corporate Governance. His scholarship focuses on white collar and corporate crime, business and behavioral ethics, and federal sentencing policy. His work has appeared in top law and business journals, including the Northwestern University Law Review, Notre Dame Law Review, Vanderbilt Law Review, and the MIT-Sloan Management Review. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-haugh-811a2137/ Todd's personal website: http://www.businessethicsbound.com/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Tyson Avery. Tyson M. Avery currently serves as Deputy General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance of Lucid Motors. He is responsible for leading, developing and enhancing the global ethics & compliance department of a new, publicly traded luxury EV company. This includes mitigating regulatory risk in such areas as anti-corruption, sanctions, trade, anti-competition, and OEM-specific requirements. He also facilitates and directs a multi-departmental internal investigation program and leads the company’s third-party due diligence process.

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Kerri Salata. Kerri Salata is a lawyer, ethics, and compliance professional who advises companies on how to meet their legal and regulatory requirements using creative, design-driven strategies. She is the Founder of Kerri A. Salata, Legal Professional Corporation, and also holds the position of CEO at Comply With Me, a Compliance Consultancy Firm known for its innovative approach to regulator-accredited compliance education. http://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrisalata https://ca.linkedin.com/company/comply-with-me

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Cindy Marsh. Cindy, a practicing improvisor with over 12 years of experience, is a member of the Applied Improvisation Network. She honed her skills at improv powerhouses like The Second City, Upright Citizens Brigade, and Magnet Theater. Cindy's background in Global Logistics and Trade Compliance surprisingly intertwined with improv, as the skills proved valuable in navigating her career. Experiencing the positive impact in both her personal and professional life, she began sharing her experience and training with others. Now, as the founder of Good Human Improv Company, Cindy empowers individuals to discover their comedic potential and embrace the transformative power of improv. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindysmarsh/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Gio welcomes Emily Frank. Emily is a certified Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) with a Master of Studies in Law degree specializing in Ethics and Compliance. With a robust background across multiple industries including mining, retail, and automotive, Emily has worked with compliance organizations at various stages of development and maturity. Currently at Scout Motors Inc., she holds the pivotal role of spearheading the Compliance and Integrity program for a nostalgic American brand that is reemerging with a focus on electric vehicles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-frank-msl-ccep-896355107/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Gio welcomes Adam Hunt. Adam first worked in the ethics and compliance field at a company offering online training courses while he was an undergraduate at UCLA and went on to attend law school at Northwestern University in Chicago. Most recently, he spent the past 6+ years building, leading and scaling the Global Ethics & Compliance team at Netflix from a single paralegal to a global team of 14 compliance professionals across 7 countries. Along the way, Adam has also started an event ticketing company (Wikkit), a poker clothing company (All N Poker), and self-published two books for law students and legal professionals: "Surthriving Law School (and beyond): An essential guide to surviving and thriving on your legal (and life) journey"; and "Be Happy Law: More Joy and Less Stress for the Busy Modern Lawyer". LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/surthrivinglaw/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@surthrivinglaw

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Gio welcomes Tobias Sturesson. Having personally endured the devastating effects of growing up in a toxic cult, Tobias Sturesson committed his career to helping large purpose-driven organizations overcome their most daunting culture challenges. On his quest, he made a crucial discovery: that, just like our physical health, achieving a thriving culture requires a change of habits. A minor change to what you repeatedly do can have a significant impact on your team and organization. Drawing from his extensive experience and in-depth interviews with many renowned experts, researchers, and executives from well-known organizations, Tobias has identified the four most crucial and timeless culture-building leadership habits. You Can Culture is your meticulously researched guide to these habits, laid out in twelve actionable practices. Each practice is an invitation to growth and introspection, offering reflection questions, practical tools, and leadership actions. Suitable for managers and executives alike, You Can Culture empowers you to strengthen trust, transform your culture, be a values-based leader, and leave a last ing legacy of positive change. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiassturesson/ You Can Culture: https://youcanculture.com/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Jade Smith. Jade has been with OrthoPediatrics, a medical device company focused solely on pediatric orthopedics, since 2018 and has served in dual legal and compliance roles. She is primarily responsible for overseeing and administering the Global Compliance Program. Smith is also responsible for maintaining a culture of compliance throughout all organizations under the OrthoPediatrics umbrella globally. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadesaevitz/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Julie Winkle Giulioni. Throughout her career, Julie has championed workplace growth and development. She operates on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. And she works with organizations and leaders who want to make that happen. Julie is the co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Want, translated into seven languages, and Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive. Website: https://www.juliewinklegiulioni.com/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Olaf Casperson. Olaf Casperson is the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer for HCLTech. In this global role, he is responsible to the Board of Directors, CEO and General Counsel for implementing HCL’s Ethics and Compliance program to include the CODE of Business Conduct, Anti-Bribery Anti-Corruption, Anti-Money Laundering, Conflict of Interest and Business Gifts and Entertainment policies and processes.

Judith Winters Spain, J.D., CCEP, currently serves as the Compliance Program Consultant for the Georgia Independent College Association and serves on the Board, Society for Corporate Compliance and Ethics. She is a Professor Emeritus, an attorney licensed in Kentucky, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judy-judith-spain-j-d-ccep-author-national-speaker-197174aa/ Higher Education Compliance: Blueprint for Success (Higher Education Compliance Series): https://amzn.to/3Mt8vl2 Higher Education Compliance: What Governing Boards Really Need to Know (Higher Education Compliance Series): https://bit.ly/3XaNaS6

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Tarek Kamil. Tarek is CEO and founder of Cerkl, an AI-powered platform that elevates internal communications. As a passionate tech enthusiast and entrepreneur, Tarek strives to create innovative solutions that positively impact the digital world. With a passion for blending technology and creativity, he aims to inspire and make a difference through his ventures. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkamil Cerkl: https://cerkl.com/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Tyson Avery. Tyson M. Avery currently serves as Deputy General Counsel, Ethics & Compliance of Lucid Motors. He is responsible for leading, developing and enhancing the global ethics & compliance department of a new, publicly traded luxury EV company. This includes mitigating regulatory risk in such areas as anti-corruption, sanctions, trade, anti-competition, and OEM-specific requirements. He also facilitates and directs a multi-departmental internal investigation program and leads the company’s third-party due diligence process.

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick and Gio welcome Sarah Couture. Sarah Couture is a collaborative and strategic compliance professional that brings clients decades of experience. Prior to her compliance career, Sarah held both frontline nursing and clinical management roles in a variety of healthcare settings. She has since worked with scores of healthcare provider organizations to assess, develop and implement best in class compliance programs. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-couture-rn-chc-chrc-chpc-367a4390/

Greg Walters is an accomplished attorney with over thirty years of experience in many areas of federal law including ethics and administrative compliance. He currently practices federal cybersecurity law and compliance at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. His professional accomplishments include award-winning work on ethics and compliance training for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and providing for the Peace Corps, foundational guidance establishing an enterprise risk management program, including governance and compliance policies. https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-walters-742b945/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Christopher Marquis. Christopher Marquis is the Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge and author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs. His research examines business sustainability and social entrepreneurship, and he has written two prior award-winning books, including Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism and Mao and Markets: The Communist Roots of Chinese Enterprise. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-marquis/

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Kasturi Venkatesh. Kasturi has worked in compliance across different industries including immigration, technology, and civil engineering and construction. Kasturi has been a strategic compliance advisor to internal and external clients and specializes in conflicts of interests, third-party risk management, and developing and implementing policies and procedures. She also enjoys creating and enhancing custom ethics and compliance programs for clients and projects. LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kasturi-venkatesh-b5878322

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Giovanni welcomes Bob Chaput, NACD.DC As author of ‘Enterprise Cyber Risk Management as A Value Creator’, Bob illuminates essential insights into Enterprise Cyber Risk Management (ECRM) for CISOs, C-suite executives, and board members in all industries. He is also the Founder and Executive Chairman of Clearwater, a leading provider of cybersecurity, cyber risk management and compliance software, consulting, and managed services. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobchaput/ Personal Website: https://bobchaput.com/ Book link: https://bobchaput.com/#enterprise-cyber-risk-management-as-a-value-creator

In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Amy McDougal. Ms. McDougal is a licensed attorney and certified Corporate Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP). In 2013, she founded CLEAResources LLC, a woman veteran-owned consulting firm focused on mitigation of corporate compliance, legal, and ethical risks. Her clients draw from many industries across the world and range from micro-businesses to Fortune 500 companies.