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Edward P. Paitsel III

Edward P. Paitsel III

Wake Forest

Summary

Dynamic compliance leader with extensive experience at VPG Global, adept at designing and implementing effective compliance programs. Proven track record in managing international trade regulations and mitigating risks, while fostering a culture of integrity. Expertise in FCPA and GDPR compliance, combined with strong leadership and strategic advisory skills.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Compliance Officer

VPG Global
Wake Forest
01.2023 - Current
  • Responsible for ensuring global trade compliance across manufacturing and management operations, particularly between the U.S. and Israel.
  • Serve as primary liaison for all U.S. export control regulations including EAR, ITAR, and OFAC.
  • Develop and implement export compliance programs ensuring adherence to U.S. and international trade laws.
  • Advise senior management on export risks and mitigation strategies in support of cross-border transactions and technical data transfers.
  • Conduct internal audits, compliance training, and export classification reviews.
  • Coordinate voluntary disclosures and license applications to BIS and DDTC as needed.
  • Collaborate with operations, legal, and supply chain teams to manage controlled technology and dual-use items.
  • Drafted reports summarizing findings from audit reviews and investigations.
  • Investigated potential violations of applicable rules and regulations.
  • Ensured timely completion of periodic reports required by regulators.
  • Provided guidance on legal requirements related to the organization's operations.
  • Provided support in responding to inquiries from government agencies.

Partner Compliance Officer

SAP Corporation
Tulsa
01.2019 - 01.2023
  • Advise business leaders of regulatory risks and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Global oversight of Partner go to market compliance representing over $500M in revenue.
  • Direct company-wide risk assessment encompassing over 60,000 Partners world-wide.
  • Chairman of the Compliance and Ethics Committee.
  • Responsible for the identification and implementation of control effectiveness and risk abatement pertaining to identified control failures.

Compliance Officer

Cherokee Nation Businesses
Tulsa
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Provides leadership to institutionalize processes and procedures that ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing the businesses and in accordance with organization goals and objectives.
  • Chairman of the Compliance and Ethics Committee.
  • Provide AML guidance for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Establish mechanisms to track access to data including personal health, government clearance and trade, customer data in compliance with regulations including GDPR and NIST, and other privacy laws and regulations.
  • Provide guidance for Federal Contracting compliance.
  • Manage internal investigations.
  • Manages corporate Hotline.
  • Manages Audit function abatement schedules for execution of the annual audit plan. Ensures Compliance training is provided in alignment with identified risk areas.
  • Responsible for the management of the Global Trade Compliance function.

Chief Compliance & Administrative Officer

Murphy Energy Corporation
Tulsa
07.2013 - 02.2018
  • Board Member with Direct reporting relationship to the Shareholders. Counsels the Shareholders and senior management on legal, business strategy, compliance and human resources issues.
  • Management of the corporate Human Resources function.
  • Manages company staffing requirements to align with corporate strategic imperatives.
  • Responsible for recruiting and retention of employees aimed at maintaining a sufficient talent pool.
  • Management of DOT Safety Program and training staff.
  • Drives communication and coordinates training across the business units on Code of Business Conduct, human resources, ethics and other issues, and maintains corporate level policies and procedures.
  • Design and implement corporate governance and compliance best practices throughout the organization that instill an environment of accountability and achievement by measuring progress and addressing performance trends.
  • Complete a comprehensive annual risk assessment and develop an audit plan to review functions and business departments to ensure compliance with the Code of Business Conduct.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions responsibility for the corporation.
  • Responsible for corporate Audit function.
  • Manages company outside counsel.
  • Facilitate the development and understanding of organizational strategies throughout the company using presentations, defined communication strategies, and other means as required.

VP Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer

The NORDAM Group
Tulsa
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Direct reporting relationship to the Board of Directors with administrative reporting to the CEO.
  • Provides oversight and coordination of the corporate compliance and ethics functions for the corporation including human resources, sales and marketing, audit, training, and enterprise risk management.
  • Manage DOJ Deferred Prosecution Agreement compliance and reporting.
  • Provides leadership to institutionalize processes and procedures that ensure compliance with laws and regulations governing the business and in accordance with organization goals and objectives.
  • Chairman of the Corporate Compliance, Privacy and Ethics Committee.
  • Executive responsible for the employee relations function of human resources.
  • Manages corporate Hotline and regional ombudsmen.
  • Manages Audit function for execution of the annual audit plan.
  • Ensures Compliance training is provided in alignment with identified risk areas.
  • Direct management of the Global Trade Compliance group.
  • Direct management of corporate security and related employee investigations.
  • Direct oversight of Document Control and Retention.

Global Director / Ethics, Risk, Compliance & Privacy

Nortel Networks
Research Triangle Park
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Responsibility for overall risk management for the business. Primary risk areas of focus: privacy; data protection, HIPAA, retention and destruction; information security; FCPA; business continuity; environmental, health and safety; international trade controls; employment law matters and business Code of Conduct.
  • Serve as the Compliance and Privacy HIPAA Officer for the Healthcare Platform.
  • Monitor the Company’s activities and transactions to ensure that business is conducted in an ethical and legal manner and that policy and procedures are followed to reduce the risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Complete a comprehensive annual risk assessment and develop a compliance audit plan to review functions and business units ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and the principles contained in the Code of Business Conduct.
  • Established effective Business Unit Compliance Councils for Global Operations, Global Services, Enterprise Solutions, and Carrier Networks as evidenced by annual compliance reviews.
  • Contract Review Board oversight for review of non-standard transactions in assigned business units to ensure they are compliant with Nortel policies and procedures as well as legal compliance globally.
  • Regularly review policies, procedures and other internal systems to ensure that they are in compliance with relevant laws and are in alignment with the overall goals of the compliance program.
  • Compliance Systems implementation and integration.
  • FCPA oversight for the business globally.
  • M&A due diligence for Global businesses.
  • Directed the establishment of an independent Global Trade Compliance Organization.
  • Responsibility for ensuring import and export compliance globally with an emphasis on ITAR controlled technologies.
  • Participate with Ethics and Audit in the development of compliance training and awareness programs for risk management and abatement.

Senior Manager Engineering & Technology Compliance

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Sanford
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Responsibility for the management of personnel and activities within the Compliance Department.
  • Counsel internal Departments regarding domestic and international regulatory requirements. Report to senior management any potential or actual deviations from legal or compliance requirements.
  • Complete a comprehensive risk assessment and develop a compliance audit plan to review functions and business units to ensure compliance with laws, regulations and the principles contained in the Code of Business Conduct.
  • Responsible for contracts and budget preparation.
  • Corporate governance oversight for the Division.
  • Manage and direct the activities of the Technical Writing and Training staffs to accomplish specific training and SOP writing objectives as required to meet regulatory, safety, corporate, and site compliance requirements. This includes work planning, gap analysis, allocation of resources, and management of performance plans for the reporting employees.
  • Provided oversight for data protection and information security.
  • Oversee and direct activities for the group including project management to ensure 'as promised' dates are delivered, establishing priorities, providing guidance, and assigning resources as appropriate.
  • Accomplishment of objectives obtained via negotiation and collaboration in a matrix structure. Interaction and communication was required with Corporate and Site Regulatory, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Technical Services, Engineering and Manufacturing representatives.
  • Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all business units.
  • Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.
  • Monitored competitor activities to anticipate changes in the industry landscape and design appropriate response measures.

Counsel, Professional Programs

GlaxoSmithKline
Research Triangle Park
01.2000 - 01.2004
  • Provided counsel regarding PhRMA Code requirements and adherence.
  • Provided counsel and training related to the Anti-kickback Statute.
  • Assisted IP department in development and application of Intellectual Property Valuation models.
  • Counseled Product Launch Marketing team as to Intellectual Property brand awareness issues.
  • Managed GSK responses to external parties regarding compliance and adherence to organizational policy and applicable Federal laws.
  • Developed and negotiated commercial marketing agreements between GSK and for-profit organizations.
  • Council member for product promotion review.
  • Drafted tri-party vendor contracts for the HIV pharmaceutical sales division.
  • Provided review of Sales Division Activities and Contracts for legal compliance and fraud prevention.
  • Drafted contracts and Letters of Agreement between GSK and for-profit Federal Market recipients as well as non-profit organizations.
  • Assisted FDA Counsel in revising policy relating to Federal Grant recipients.
  • Counseled GSK Representatives as to internal policy and Federal Regulation compliance and adherence.
  • Prepared and managed Continuing Medical Education contracts for University grant recipients.

Education

Ph.D. - Intellectual Property

University of Illinois, John Marshall Law School
Chicago, IL
06.2000

Juris Doctor -

Western Michigan, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing, MI
01.1999

Bachelor of Science - Business and Economics

Greensboro College
Greensboro, NC
05.1993

Skills

  • Compliance
  • Human Resources
  • Legal
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Ethics and Privacy law
  • International Compliance and Regulatory guidance
  • Design and Implementation of Effective Compliance and Ethics Programs
  • Corporate Integrity Agreement
  • Federal and State Privacy Laws
  • FCPA
  • Anti-corruption
  • Sarbanes Oxley Act
  • PhRMA Code
  • Anti-Money Laundering
  • Anti-kickback Laws
  • Merger and Acquisition Due Diligence
  • Supply Chain Vendor Risk Analysis
  • Internal Audit Management
  • Operational Risk Assessment and Management
  • Data Protection
  • GDPR Compliance
  • Government Contracting
  • Import and Export controls
  • Intellectual property Licensing
  • ITAR
  • EAR
  • US Bureau of Customs
  • Border Protection
  • Homeland Security

Awards

  • Certificate of Merit: Best Oral Advocate Litigation Award, Thomas M Cooley Law
  • Recipient of Site Manager of the Year, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, 2005
  • Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, 2007-Present
  • Board Member, Oklahoma Hemophilia Foundation, 2022-Present

Professional Experience Summary

Over 20 years of experience as key advisor to CEO, President and Executive Leadership teams including positions as Chief Administrative Officer, VP Chief Compliance, Privacy and Ethics Officer, Global Risk and Compliance Officer, and Regulatory/Transactional Counsel. Track record of success developing and implementing processes, procedures, policies, and standards to address legal and regulatory risks.

Timeline

Global Compliance Officer

VPG Global
01.2023 - Current

Partner Compliance Officer

SAP Corporation
01.2019 - 01.2023

Compliance Officer

Cherokee Nation Businesses
01.2018 - 01.2019

Chief Compliance & Administrative Officer

Murphy Energy Corporation
07.2013 - 02.2018

VP Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer

The NORDAM Group
01.2010 - 01.2013

Global Director / Ethics, Risk, Compliance & Privacy

Nortel Networks
01.2007 - 01.2010

Senior Manager Engineering & Technology Compliance

Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
01.2004 - 01.2007

Counsel, Professional Programs

GlaxoSmithKline
01.2000 - 01.2004

Ph.D. - Intellectual Property

University of Illinois, John Marshall Law School

Juris Doctor -

Western Michigan, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Bachelor of Science - Business and Economics

Greensboro College

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