Brian Patterson
Engaged Leader | Trusted Partner | Ethics and Compliance | Culture
- Role
- Compliance Officer at Philip Morris International U.S.
- Location
- Richmond, VA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Patterson
Experienced Ethics, Compliance, and Security leader with a proven track record in developing and executing global compliance and security programs, policy oversight, and risk management strategies. Adept at conducting complex investigations into ethics violations, fraud, and security incidents, driving training initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve high-risk issues. Strong background in corporate ethics, fraud prevention, third-party management, and security assessments, with a focus on data-driven solutions that enhance operational and security efficiency. Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), and Certified Protection Professional (CPP) with expertise across Fortune 500 companies and public sector consulting. Passionate about fostering ethical, secure corporate cultures and mitigating risks.
Experience
Compliance Officer
Philip Morris International U.S.
Oct 2025 — Present · Richmond, VA, US
Drive and deliver compliance initiatives for the US business of the Global PMI Compliance Program including- Program Governance & Risk Assessment- Policy & Processes- Training & Communications- Monitoring & Investigations- Advisory to employees/management
Education
Harvard University
Graduate Certificate, Cyber Security Risk Management
2019 — 2020
Georgetown University McDonough School of Business
Executive Leadership, Organizational Leadership
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
International Security Managers Association (ISMA), Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Security Operations
- Executive Protection
- Anti-Bribery
- Asset Protection
- Customer Service
- Corporate Ethics
- Customer-Focused Service
- Financial Risk
- Crisis Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Regulatory Compliance
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Training
- Fraud
- Problem Solving
- Corporate Security
- Policy
- Loss Prevention
- Risk Management
- Executive Reporting
- Project Management
- Internal Investigations
- Business Continuity Planning
- Background Checks
- Program Management
- Leadership
- Data Analysis
- Business Continuity
- Access Control
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