Robert Gould Ma, Int.Dip, Mica, Ccep I, Cfe
About Robert Gould Ma, Int.Dip, Mica, Ccep I, Cfe
Robert Gould serves as the Global Head of Ethics & Compliance at SITA, where he has worked since 2017. He possesses extensive experience in compliance frameworks across various sectors and holds multiple qualifications in law and compliance.
Work at SITA
Robert Gould has served as the Global Head of Ethics & Compliance at SITA since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the organization's compliance framework and ensuring adherence to ethical standards across its global operations. His leadership contributes to the development and implementation of compliance policies and codes of conduct that align with SITA's commitment to corporate ethics. His tenure at SITA has spanned over seven years, during which he has played a key role in fostering an ethical culture within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Robert Gould has a solid educational foundation in law and compliance. He earned an LLB (Hons) from Nottingham Law School between 1997 and 2000, followed by a Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the same institution from 2002 to 2003. He furthered his studies at the University of Leeds, obtaining a Master's degree in European Law in 2002. His compliance education includes a Diploma in Compliance from the International Compliance Association, completed from 2012 to 2013, and he is currently pursuing the CCEP-I certification from the Society of Corporate Compliance & Ethics, which he began in 2018.
Background
Robert Gould has extensive experience in compliance across various sectors, including Transportation, Utilities, and Telecommunications. Prior to his current role at SITA, he worked as a Regulatory Specialist at Network Rail from 2009 to 2011. He also held positions as Corporate Compliance Manager & Data Protection Officer at Thames Water from 2011 to 2014, and as Corporate Counsel - Compliance for EMEA at Marriott International from 2014 to 2017. His career has equipped him with in-depth knowledge of Trade Sanctions, embargoes, and Export Controls.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Robert Gould has developed and implemented compliance frameworks and codes of conduct on a global scale. He has delivered compliance training courses internationally, both online and in-person, enhancing the understanding of compliance issues within organizations. His expertise includes significant focus on Anti-Bribery & Corruption compliance, Competition compliance, and Data Privacy and Protection compliance, ensuring organizations adhere to international standards in these critical areas.