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Whistleblowing hotlines are rightly championed as valuable tools for employees and even third parties to raise concerns about corporate conduct. But it seems some complaints may be acted upon more keenly than others, particularly if blame can be pinned to one individual and any potential fallout can be ring-fenced.
In this panel, Fujifilm leaders share the turning points, hurdles, and strategies that shaped their global ethics and investigations program.
On a gray Tuesday morning, the audit seemed routine. A stack of binders sat on the table, the compliance officer was confident, and the regulator’s tone was cordial. Then came the question that changed everything.
When people ask me why I chose to be a compliance and ethics officer, my answer is simple: because what we do changes the world.
When I look back on my career as a compliance officer, I often have mixed feelings. Of course, neither is it a glamorous job, nor is it always well understood by those outside of this profession, but it is an extremely important profession nowadays. On National Compliance Officer Day, I want to reflect on what this profession means to me, and why I believe it is more important than ever.
For me, being a compliance professional is not about checking boxes or reacting only when issues evolve, it’s about building and sustaining a culture. At its core, compliance is about honesty, courage, and standing firm in the moment, even when it’s uncomfortable or difficult.
In today’s world, the role of a compliance officer feels more important than ever. Political rhetoric is at an all-time high, trust in institutions is declining, and there is a growing pushback against values we once thought were non-negotiable.
No budgets. No resources. Some of the worst issues our companies have to offer. Executives expecting miracles. Employees afraid to come to us. We are both the police and the shield, the answer everyone needs, and yet often given nothing to answer with.
I am often asked, when I speak at conferences, “Why compliance as a career?” To be completely transparent and honest, when I first started my career, what I was doing was not called “compliance” per se.
