Sarah Foley
About Sarah Foley
Sarah Foley serves as the Deputy Compliance Officer and Senior Director of Compliance at Patterson Companies, Inc., where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in compliance training and risk assessments across various continents and has held several compliance roles in notable organizations.
Work at Patterson Companies
Sarah Foley serves as the Deputy Compliance Officer and Senior Director of Compliance at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards. She previously held the position of Deputy Compliance Officer and Director of Compliance at the same organization from 2020 to 2022. Her work involves conducting in-person compliance training and risk assessments across various regions, including Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Prior to her current role, Sarah Foley worked at several prominent organizations. She was a Compliance Specialist at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP from 2018 to 2020, where she operated in both New York, NY, and Washington, D.C. She also held the position of Senior Manager, Global Ethics & Compliance at The Hershey Company from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Compliance Specialist at Allen & Overy for four months in 2020 and served as Global Program Manager, Global Ethics & Compliance at The Hershey Company from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Professional Development
Sarah Foley studied at Sweet Briar College from 1997 to 2001, where she completed her undergraduate education. She furthered her professional development by attending the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, where she participated in the Patterson Leadership Academy from 2022 to 2023. This program focused on enhancing leadership skills within the compliance sector.
Industry Engagement and Contributions
Sarah Foley actively engages in discussions on compliance and anti-corruption. She participated in the Miami Forum on Anti-Corruption, where she spoke about cross-departmental cooperation and employee training to mitigate anti-corruption risks. Additionally, she co-panelized a webinar on ISO 37001, the Anti-Bribery Management Systems Standard, sharing her insights on industry practices and compliance measures.
Insights on Compliance Matters
In her role, Sarah Foley frequently provides insights and updates on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters to executives and senior leadership. Her expertise in compliance training and risk assessment allows her to contribute significantly to the organization's understanding of compliance challenges and solutions.