David Collens
Director, Ethics & Compliance Program Office @OLG
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Ethics & Compliance Program Office @OLG
Toronto, ON, CA
Directing a team to manage OLG’s Business Conduct Program, Regulatory Change Management Program, strengthen the Ethics & Regulatory Compliance Framework and support the AML Compliance Program. Key accomplishments- Lead the regulatory change management program to ensure compliance readiness and provide regulatory advocacy with provincial and federal Regulators for the best interests of OLG- Maintain strategic relationships with the provincial Gaming regulator to advise on licensing and registration requirements- Modernized OLG\'s Code of Ethics & Business Conduct and related training program to promote ethical decision-making- Designed, implemented and managed OLG\'s Conflict of Interest Management Programs, including the acceptance of gifts and insider trading & tipping prevention programs- Expanded the Enterprise Compliance Framework to integrate Ethics and promote business integrity as a driver of compliance- Provided leadership to transition to a new organizational structure for Corporate Compliance and stood up the Ethics Program Office- Contributed to the development of OLG’s first Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Strategy and Responsible Use of Data and Artificial Intelligence Standards- Manage the AML training program, governance reporting and organize AML events for key stakeholders
EDUCATION
McMaster University
Honours Bachelor of Commerce , Accounting and Related Services
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID COLLENS
David is a senior business leader with 20 years of experience in gaming, social services and academia. His expertise includes a multi-disciplinary background in governance, ethics, risk management, internal control, assurance, regulatory compliance, project management and learning & development, among others. He is recognized as a thought leader, strategic advisor and collaborator with a ‘builder mentality’ to deliver large, complex and transformational enterprise initiatives. Most noteworthy, he has provided strategic advice to launch a new line of business, gaming modernization and transformation, implementation of technology systems, design of risk management & regulatory compliance frameworks/programs and strategies to address emerging risks including responsible use of artificial intelligence, environmental, social & governance (ESG) disclosures, regulatory developments, governance reporting, consumer protection through safer gambling and business conduct. He is passionate about sharing his expertise to support the growth of team members, colleagues, other professionals and organizations. This passion is demonstrated as a Professor, mentor, Board Member and former Chairman of the Compliance Community of Practice for the Ontario Public Sector.
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