Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Asia Region

Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Asia Region (Manufacturing) Position Summary The Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, Asia Region leads the regional ethics and compliance program across China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia for a manufacturing enterprise with complex supply chains, third-party ecosystems, and multi-site operations. This role designs, implements, and continuously improves a risk-based compliance framework to identify, prevent, detect, and respond to compliance risks, while strengthening a culture of integrity and accountability across the region. A core mandate is to partner with senior leadership and operational teams (including plant and supply chain leadership) to embed compliance into day-to-day decisions and processes, and to foster an environment where employees raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Reporting Relationship • Reports to: VP, Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer • Key partners: Asia Regional President/GM, Country Leaders, Plant Leadership, Supply Chain/Procurement, Legal, HR, Finance, Internal Audit, Security, and EHS (as applicable) Geographic Scope • Primary coverage: China, Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, Philippines • Travel: Regular regional travel required (based on site footprint and risk profile) Key Responsibilities 1) Regional Program Strategy, Governance, and Leadership • Develop and execute a regional ethics and compliance strategy aligned to global standards and tailored to local regulatory and operational realities across Asia. • Establish strong governance and operating rhythms (e.g., regional compliance committee cadence, country compliance reviews, escalation protocols, KPI reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer). • Serve as the senior regional advisor to leadership on ethics and compliance risk, trends, and mitigation strategies. 2) Compliance Risk Management (Manufacturing-Focused) • Lead a risk-based program to manage and mitigate compliance risks, including but not limited to: • Anti-bribery and anti-corruption (ABAC) program management (gifts/hospitality, travel, sponsorships/donations, interactions with government officials, facilitation payment prevention, books-and-records controls). • Trade controls, sanctions, and export compliance (restricted party screening, end-use/end-user controls, cross-border shipments, technology transfers, customs and classification risks). • Supplier, distributor, and other third-party relationship risks , including due diligence, contracting standards, ongoing monitoring, and controls around agents/intermediaries. • Procurement integrity and conflicts of interest , including sourcing decisions, tender integrity, and supplier onboarding governance. • Manufacturing site and operations-related compliance risks , including risks arising from local permitting/inspections, use of customs brokers, logistics providers, and interactions with local authorities (in coordination with Legal and relevant functions). • Conduct and oversee regional and country-level compliance risk assessments , incorporating site footprint, third-party concentration, and regulatory change. • Define, implement, and continuously improve controls, monitoring, and testing in partnership with Internal Audit and process owners. 3) Third-Party and Supply Chain Compliance Oversight • Own the regional approach to third-party lifecycle management (risk-tiering, due diligence, approvals, contract clauses, training/communications, and ongoing monitoring). • Partner with Supply Chain/Procurement to embed compliance requirements into supplier selection, onboarding, performance management, and remediation plans. • Strengthen oversight of high-risk third parties (e.g., distributors, sales agents, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and key suppliers). 4) Investigations, Case Management, and Remediation • Oversee and/or conduct investigations into alleged misconduct, ensuring appropriate triage, confidentiality, documentation, and timely resolution. • Ensure consistent regional case management standards , including root-cause analysis and corrective action plans. • Coordinate with HR and Legal on disciplinary actions and remediation; ensure control enhancements are implemented and sustained. 5) Culture of Integrity, Leadership Engagement, and Speak-Up Environment • Work with senior management to ensure visible, sustained engagement on compliance at all levels, including plant and functional leadership. • Foster an open reporting environment where employees and third parties raise concerns without fear of retaliation; reinforce non-retaliation expectations through leadership messaging, training, and case handling practices. • Monitor reporting trends (hotline and other channels) to identify cultural barriers, systemic issues, and emerging risks; implement targeted interventions and communications. 6) Training, Communications, and Capability Building • Ensure effective deployment of risk-based and role-based training across the region, including targeted training for high-risk roles (e.g., sales, procurement, logistics, plant leadership) and third parties where appropriate. • Develop culturally relevant communications that translate expectations into practical guidance for manufacturing and supply chain contexts. • Build a strong compliance talent bench and develop local capability through coaching, standards, and knowledge sharing. 7) People Leadership and Team Development (Direct Reports) • Lead and develop a regional compliance team (direct reports), including goal setting, performance management, coaching, and succession planning. • Establish clear team operating mechanisms, workload prioritization, and consistent standards across countries/sites. • Manage the regional compliance budget and resource planning (as applicable). 8) Reporting, Metrics, and Executive Communication • Provide regular reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer on program maturity, key risks, investigatio…