Mona Dange
Compliance & Risk Professional
Singapore
Summary
Highly accomplished legal and compliance executive with 27+ years of global experience in matrix organizations, specializing in transforming risk, compliance, regulatory, and ethics programs through data-driven and technology-enabled solutions. Proven track record in building, scaling, and optimizing compliance programs, leveraging automation and data analytics to drive efficiency and mitigate risks. Recognized for driving collaboration, achieving measurable results, and fostering a culture of compliance and ethical decision-making within complex global organizations.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Compliance Officer, APAC
Google Asia Pacific
5 2022 - Current
- Program Leadership & Strategy: Established and led Google's first regional compliance program in APAC, designing scalable frameworks aligned with business objectives and dynamic regulatory requirements. Built and led a regional Assurance and Risk team.
- Risk Assessment & Assurance: Led the first regional RCSA program and successfully completed Google's first end-to-end Assurance Compliance Exam on IDMEC, India, identifying and addressing regional compliance risks.
- Data-Driven Compliance: Led Project Folio in India, establishing a comprehensive inventory of local rules and regulations of 88 regulations for data-driven compliance strategies. Initiated and completed first "lite assurance" reviews.
- Regulatory Engagement & Stakeholder Management: Managed relationships with key stakeholders (country leaders, Global Affairs, Controllership, Internal Audit), ensuring transparent communication and collaboration.
- Team Leadership & Development: Strengthened the India OCI team by hiring the new India CCO, onboarding and mentoring team members, and conducting talent reviews. Provided guidance and mentorship on ethics and business integrity, delivered impactful Integrity Days training, and led leadership forums on compliance challenges.
Global Head, Regional & Business Group Compliance & Anti-Corruption Center of Excellence
Nokia Corporation
10.2016 - 04.2022
- Program Transformation: Transformed compliance risk assessment and assurance programs, implementing data-driven (Power BI) and tech-enabled solutions for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in telecom industry.
- Anti-Corruption Leadership: Conceptualized and established Nokia's first Global Anti-Corruption Center of Excellence, leading resource planning and budget management. Using Lean Six Sigma methodology, broad about 82% increase in efficiency in 6 months.
- Data-Driven Risk Assessment: Developed and implemented annual risk assessment programs, introduced data analytics (Power BI) for risk monitoring and decision-making, and led data warehousing projects for enhanced risk prediction.
- Regulatory Compliance & Assurance: Developed and implemented customized regional regulatory compliance programs, addressing anti-corruption, privacy, and human rights. Led global anti-bribery & anti-corruption audits.
- Post-Acquisition Integration & Ethics: Led post-acquisition compliance integration, redesigning the Code of Conduct and establishing a new global ethics program, contributing to Nokia's recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies in 2017.
Sr. Director, Ethics & Compliance, APAC
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Compliance Program Implementation: Designed and implemented WDC's first comprehensive compliance program in APAC, focusing on robust third-party risk management of over 500 3rd parties, confidential whistleblower mechanisms, and site-specific risk mitigation plans for manufacturing operations.
- Certification & Standards: Led efforts to achieve and maintain ISO certifications for manufacturing plants and products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Privacy Program: Rolled out a privacy program tailored to meet diverse regulatory requirements of different countries within APAC region.
- Training & Awareness: Developed and implemented engaging compliance awareness programs and established the Compliance Champions Program in APAC to foster a culture of ethics and integrity.
Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, South Asia
General Electric
01.2004 - 03.2014
- Compliance Program Optimization: Consolidated and optimized compliance programs, developing regulatory dashboards and an early warning system to enhance monitoring and mitigate potential risks.
- Regulatory Compliance: Developed and implemented regulatory dashboards covering diverse areas, including healthcare equipment, labor & employment laws, sexual harassment policies, and atomic energy regulations.
- Public Policy & Legal Frameworks: Led complex public policy initiatives with government ministries, conceptualized and implemented a regulatory inventory project with an early warning system, and spearheaded the implementation of a legal framework in collaboration with the Ministry of Health on Pre-Natal Sex Determination Law in India.
Legal Counsel
Various In-House, Consultancy & Teaching
09.1994 - 12.2003
Education
Ph.D. - Cyber Laws & Intellectual Property
Pune University
India2003
LL.M. - International Trade Laws
Leicester University
UK1994
LL.B. - Bachelor of Law
Pune University
India1992
Global Certification Course International Court of Justice - Trial Experienc At International Court of Justice
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
The Hague, Netherlands1993
Diploma in Tax Laws -
Pune University
India1994
Diploma in Intellectual Property Laws -
World Intellectual Property Organisation
Geneva2003
Skills
Compliance Program Leadership: Proven expertise in building, transforming, and scaling regional and global compliance programs
Data-Driven Risk Management: Skilled in developing and implementing comprehensive risk assessment frameworks, leveraging data analytics, automation, and continuous monitoring
Regulatory Compliance: Deep understanding of global and regional regulatory landscape with experience developing customized compliance programs and fostering stakeholder relationships
Quality Assurance: Expertise establishing rigorous processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of compliance testing and risk assessments
Acquisition Integration: Proven ability to lead complex compliance integrations, including redesigning codes of conduct and establishing ethics programs
Leadership & Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, influencing and collaborating with diverse stakeholders
Training & Development: Experienced in designing and delivering impactful ethics and compliance training programs
Additional Information
- Diversity & Inclusion Advocate: Championed inclusion and diversity initiatives, including co-leading the Respect@Nokia campaign and participating in the Workplace Pride organization.
- Pro Bono Leadership: Led a significant pro bono legal project with TrustLaw (Thomson Reuters Foundation), researching and reporting on regional and international laws impacting refugee rights to work in eight Asian countries. Received the Thomson Reuters TrustLaw Collaboration Award in 2019 for this work.
- Thought Leadership: Served on the working committee for Ethisphere's Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA) Asia Pacific Survey, co-authoring a report on workplace culture, bullying, and harassment trends.
Google GRAD Rating
- Overall Rating: Significant Impact – consistently exceeded expectations and delivered impactful results in support of business priorities in APAC.
- Manager Responsibilities and Teamwork Attributes 2023 GRAD: Fulfilled and role-modeled expectations, demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration to drive impact and support colleagues in achieving their goals.
Timeline
Global Head, Regional & Business Group Compliance & Anti-Corruption Center of Excellence
Nokia Corporation
10.2016 - 04.2022
Sr. Director, Ethics & Compliance, APAC
Western Digital Corporation (WDC)
04.2014 - 10.2016
Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, South Asia
General Electric
01.2004 - 03.2014
Legal Counsel
Various In-House, Consultancy & Teaching
09.1994 - 12.2003
Chief Compliance Officer, APAC
Google Asia Pacific
5 2022 - Current
Ph.D. - Cyber Laws & Intellectual Property
Pune University
LL.M. - International Trade Laws
Leicester University
LL.B. - Bachelor of Law
Pune University
Global Certification Course International Court of Justice - Trial Experienc At International Court of Justice
International Court of Justice (ICJ)
Diploma in Tax Laws -
Pune University
Diploma in Intellectual Property Laws -
World Intellectual Property Organisation
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