Neil Ray
About Neil Ray
Neil Ray serves as the Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance at onsemi, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in trade compliance, having held various roles in companies such as Illumina, GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy, and Virgin Orbit.
Current Role at Onsemi
Neil Ray serves as the Senior Director of Global Trade Compliance at onsemi, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that ensure compliance with global import and export control laws. He collaborates with various departments, including sales, manufacturing, IT, logistics, HR, and internal audit, to manage trade compliance operations effectively. His leadership in this area is critical to the company's adherence to regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience at Illumina
Before joining onsemi, Neil Ray worked at Illumina as the Associate Director of Global Trade Compliance from 2019 to 2021. His role involved overseeing compliance initiatives and ensuring that the company adhered to international trade regulations. This position allowed him to gain valuable experience in the biotechnology sector and further develop his expertise in global trade compliance.
Education and Legal Background
Neil Ray studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), where he earned a Law (LLB) degree. He also completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice at The College of Law in London. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in legal compliance and trade regulations.
Career History and Roles
Neil Ray has held various positions in the field of global trade compliance. He worked at GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy International, LLC as the International Trade Compliance/Export Control Leader and Regulatory Counsel from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as Senior Compliance Counsel at Virgin Orbit from 2018 to 2019. His extensive experience includes a lengthy tenure at Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP as an Attorney from 2004 to 2015 and as a Solicitor/Associate at CMS from 1999 to 2004.
Focus on Team Development and Culture
In his professional roles, Neil Ray emphasizes the importance of empowering team members and investing in their professional growth. He actively champions company culture by soliciting diverse perspectives and aligning decisions with the company's mission. His focus on anti-corruption initiatives and training programs reflects his commitment to fostering a compliant and ethical workplace.