Virginia MacSuibhne

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ABOUT VIRGINIA MACSUIBHNE

The Compliance Fairy Godmother 🦄I deliver clear, actionable, and engaging compliance programs—sprinkled with fun. As a Global Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer, I bring creative solutions to complex organizational challenges, ensuring compliance is impactful and offers a strategic advantage.My expertise spans enterprise risk management, compliance strategy, third-party risk, privacy, and compliance -particularly in the healthcare and technology sectors. I thrive in organizations that seek to innovate in compliance and recognize its role in enabling high-performing businesses, but may know how to get there.With a background in both law firm and in-house leadership, I’ve built and transformed global compliance programs that align with business objectives, regulatory landscapes, and corporate culture. I specialize in: Strategic Compliance Brand & Communication – Turning complex regulations into clear, easy, actionable guidance, sprinkled with fun. Enterprise Risk Management – Designing proactive frameworks that assess and address key risks, prevent crises and strengthen corporate resilience. Third-Party & Supply Chain Compliance – Managing supplier, vendor, and partner risk with clarity and impact, keeping partnerships thriving. Privacy & Cybersecurity Leadership – Establishing global data privacy programs and risk-based AI & data governance frameworks.Investigation Frameworks – Appreciating and managing the experience of those involved in investigations to solve organizational challenges. Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility – Embedding integrity into corporate DNA while driving business value. My Compliance Philosophy:• Compliance functions must be engaging and relevant by translating to different functions (sales, marketing, procurement, manufacturing) what they CAN do, not just what they can’.• What makes you weird, makes you wonderful—when Compliance is interested and interesting, they can make connections and enable good business choices.I lead with authenticity, creativity, and a people-first mindset. Living and leading with disabilities, I champion inclusive leadership and believe that diverse perspectives fuel better decision-making.Beyond the boardroom, I’m a high-impact speaker and author, presenting at global conferences. I’m also passionate about being of service through mentorships and non-profit work. Let’s connect if you’re an organization that seeks a forward-thinking, innovative compliance leader to take your program from good to great