Ensuring the best business conduct within a decentralised, multi-national organisation
The need for companies to find new markets has led to an expansion into new geographies, into what has traditionally been considered the developing world. This expansion has focused attention on the issue of corruption. Decades ago corruption was considered a way of life in parts of the world, including countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. However, corruption is not limited to the developing world. Today's business community requires companies to create, practise and demonstrate ethical practises with the highest level of business ethics, honesty and integrity, wherever they operate. Any company that cannot do so faces significant retribution from the authorities, as well as customers.
One of a company's most important assets should be its reputation for integrity and honesty in dealing with customers, suppliers and regulatory entities. Customers, suppliers and stockholders expect nothing less than being treated fairly and honestly at all times. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to maintain this philosophy and to be aware of the necessity of conducting all business transactions with the highest standards of integrity. While particular laws may have limited jurisdictional reach or apply only in certain circumstances (e.g., the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 applies only to payments to foreign officials), companies operating in a global marketplace have to look to their global operations to ensure compliance with local, national and regional legislation.
Paul's presentation will look at some of the anti-bribery regulations enacted, specifically the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the current enforcement environment. He will discuss the expectations for U.S.-based companies, their partners, vendors, customers and employees. Nils will share his thoughts on implementation within a global and decentralized organization, and how to control practices within the global environment–particularly when dealing with remote sites in what might be perceived to be challenging locations.
Join us for this webinar and learn about how to create appropriate policies and principles, how to transfer that philosophy across your business, to maintain your legal responsibilities and business ethics.
Presented by
Nils Markmann,
Director of Operations World Courier Management Ltd
Nils joined World Courier in 1995, as Sales Executive in Munich, before moving to a market research company for 3 years between 2000 and 2003. He returned to take an operational role in 2003 as General Manager for Germany, before being promoted to Global Director in 2013. He holds a diploma in business economics.
His key responsibilities in his current role include service development and performance, design and testing of packaging solutions, developing the agent network and global vendor management. He works closely with the training department to spread knowledge and best practise globally. He is the Compliance Officer for World Courier advising on ethics and compliance requirements across more than 140 offices in over 50 countries.
Paul Ross,
Sr. Director of Corporate Security and Regulatory Affairs (CSRA) for AmerisourceBergen Corporation
Paul D. Ross, RPh. is responsible for regulatory compliance & security activities for AmerisourceBergen's specialty and consulting businesses. Prior to transferring to AmerisourceBergen, Paul was the VP, Corporate Compliance Officer at former–AmerisourceBergen subsidiary PharMerica, where he was responsible for all aspects of compliance efforts, including being Company Liaison to the Office of Inspector General (OIG) related to PharMerica's Corporate Integrity Agreement. Paul has over 25 years experience in a variety of compliance, operational, marketing and clinical positions. He earned his pharmacy degree from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and is a registered pharmacist in Michigan, Wisconsin and Florida.
