Candace Carter

About Candace Carter

Strategic executive legal and compliance leader with a passion for helping organizations stay ahead of complex regulatory, privacy, and AI challenges no matter the industry. A former General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer with Fortune 100 and international experience, I bring a pragmatic approach to governance that balances innovation, risk, and long-term trust. My background spans financial services, technology, and digital platforms, leading enterprise programs in data privacy, AI governance, cybersecurity, and global regulatory compliance across the U.S, EU, UK, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Select Achievements:* Discover/Capital One: Strengthened enterprise resilience by integrating cybersecurity and privacy regulations into every aspect of the business and building a unified data protection framework.* UCFS: Modernized the company’s global compliance and data governance program, embedding regulatory requirements into product, technology, and operations functions to support sustainable international expansion.* New York Community Bancorp (now Flagstar): Guided the organization through complex bank regulatory transformations, aligning compliance strategy with growth and evolving risk expectations.* Partnered with C-suite members to operationalize global AI governance, ensuring responsible innovation while meeting emerging regulatory and ethical standards.Recognized for being steady under pressure and commercially minded, I translate evolving regulations into business solutions that enhance trust, strengthen resilience, and enable growth. Always open to connecting with leaders who value strategic, forward-thinking compliance and regulatory leadership that supports innovation and integrity.

Experience

1. Senior Counsel - Data Privacy

   FedEx Freight

   Dec 2025 — Present

   Serving as the legal subject matter expert in data privacy, data security, and AI for FedEx Freight. • Provides strategic legal advice during the company\'s spin-off, ensuring compliance with data regulations. • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to address legal challenges and implement best practices in data management.

Education

• University of Akron School of Law

  Juris Doctor (JD), Law

• Capital University

  B.A., Business Management and Marketing

• ABA National Compliance School

  Risk management and consumer compliance

Skills

• Risk Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Contract Writing
• Contract Disputes
• Litigation
• Corporate Law
• Compliance
• Real Property
• Mediation
• Public Law
• Commercial Leasing
• Construction Law
• Civil Litigation
• Insurance Law
• Banking Law