In response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the EU, UK, and US have published a "list of common high priority items" to restrict Russia in its capability to continue this pursuit. This webinar dives into how Russia circumvents sanctions through diversion tactics, the latest enforcement actions, and key strategies for detecting and mitigating these risks.
Hear from experts at Kharon, PwC, and Descartes as they share practical tips and compliance tools to help your business stay ahead.
Speakers:
Freya Page, Director, Global Outreach, Kharon
Freya is a sanctions specialist working with public and private sectors across the globe to ensure proper compliance, enforcement, implementation and understanding of sanctions. Starting in the illicit finance field with HM Treasury in 2015 she went on to be a founding member of the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI). Freya has undertaken roles across policy, compliance, enforcement, and outreach.
As Director of Global Outreach at Kharon, Freya now works as a thought leader across a number of geographic and thematic sanctions regimes, speaking regularly to international governments, industry, and non-profits to promote the understanding and use of compliance risk solutions. Freya regularly appears on conference panels, authors and collaborates on white papers and articles as well as contributing to roundtable discussions and co-chairs a number of working groups, including working closely with trade bodies such as UK Finance.
Thomas Lobert, Senior Solutions Consultant, Global Trade Intelligence, Descartes Systems Group
Thomas Lobert is a seasoned Senior Solution Consultant specializing in global trade management technology, with over 7 years of experience in the software sector. His career is backed by more than 15 years of expertise in global logistics and compliance, where he has successfully managed operations across various companies. At Descartes, Thomas leverages his extensive knowledge to provide innovative solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency and compliance for clients. His commitment to helping organizations navigate the complexities of international trade has made him a trusted advisor in the industry. Thomas is passionate about utilizing technology to drive business success and improve operational performance in a rapidly evolving global market.
Vira Savva, Senior Manager, Export Controls and Sanctions Compliance, PwC
Vira is an export controls and sanctions expert with over 10 years of experience leading compliance projects for clients in different industries. She helps companies create strong compliance programs, including policies, procedures, and practical tools for managing export controls and sanctions risks. Vira also leads risk assessments, investigates potential violations, manages screening of sanctioned parties, and provides guidance on various compliance questions. She has extensive experience managing and implementing IT tools for trade compliance, including SAP GTS.