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Regulators worldwide have stepped up their scrutiny of corporations’ overseas operations and business development efforts, with a renewed focus on bribery, kickbacks and “pay to play” schemes involving governments. In the United States, more international organizations have been prosecuted under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) in the past five years than in the 28 since the bill’s passage. Despite this, many companies operating overseas continue to turn a blind eye to –or may not even be aware of- behaviors that violate the FCPA. For businesses that don’t want to become the subject of an investigation, the question is: how do we conduct business and thrive in emerging markets? The answer is it’s not easy. But it’s also not impossible. This webinar will explore the differences between perceptions about corruption in the U.S. and Latin American countries and look at important cultural differences that influence how business gets done. The discussion will also provide insights into what to do when a potential violation surfaces.
David Robillard is a managing director based in Mexico City with Kroll’s Business Intelligence and Investigations practice. David has more than 15 years experience conducting and supervising investigations throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and in Europe. He has helped global clients across industries understand the reputation of potential partners, investigate internal frauds and monitor business conditions. Prior to joining Kroll, David was a market intelligence specialist for ICA Fluor Daniel, a Mexico-based joint venture and leading provider of industrial engineering, procurement and construction services in Latin America. David is an author, frequently lectures on corporate and reputational risks and is considered a leading expert on the topic of crimes against business in Mexico.
Andres Otero is an expert in a variety of investigative and intelligence areas, including fraud and anti-corruption services, money laundering investigations, and conflict resolution matters. In 2007, Andres opened Kroll’s Bogota office and served as Colombia country head. Prior to joining Kroll, he was co-founder of a boutique risk consulting firm in Bogota, Colombia specializing in corporate fraud investigations.
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