RopesTalk Culture & Compliance Chronicles: The Power of Business Compliance Ambassadors with Alexandra Belmonte
Apr 16, 2025
Alexandra Belmonte, the Chief Compliance Officer at A.P. Moller - Maersk, shares her insights on pioneering a global compliance network. She dives into the innovative Business Compliance Ambassadors program, highlighting its role in connecting local intelligence to leadership. Alexandra discusses strategies for building a compliance culture in the logistics sector, emphasizing starting small and leveraging rising stars. She also underscores the importance of senior management support and fostering communication to combat corruption effectively.
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People Drive Compliance Culture
- People are central to building a strong compliance culture because culture is made by people.
- Fighting corruption requires collective action across societal levels, highlighting the importance of people coming together.
BCAs as Compliance Translators
- Business Compliance Ambassadors (BCAs) act as translators between headquarters and local frontline teams.
- They help gather intelligence on risks and opportunities, enabling timely compliance actions.
Choose Rising Stars as BCAs
- Appoint rising stars from business functions, not compliance/legal, as BCAs to ensure business alignment.
- Secure management support so BCAs have time for their role and feel proud of the appointment.