David Mattingly
About David Mattingly
David Mattingly serves as the Vice President, Chief Compliance & Risk Officer at Stepan Company, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in compliance and risk management, having held various positions at notable companies including Ashland Inc. and Hillenbrand.
Current Role at Stepan Company
David Mattingly serves as the Vice President, Chief Compliance & Risk Officer at Stepan Company since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing global compliance and risk management initiatives. He has designed and implemented an enhanced global Enterprise Risk Management program, which includes managing all global insurance placements and significant claims. Mattingly also led the development of a comprehensive global compliance program that addresses critical areas such as Anti-Bribery/Corruption, Third Party & Contract Risk, Environmental Health & Safety, Regulatory Compliance, Acquisition Diligence, Product Quality Assurance, and Global Data Privacy.
Professional Background
Before joining Stepan Company, David Mattingly held various legal and compliance positions. He worked at Hillenbrand as Assistant General Counsel and Compliance Counsel from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, he spent ten years at Ashland Inc. in roles of increasing responsibility, including Senior Director of Enterprise Risk Management and Director of Enterprise Risk Management and Insurance. He began his legal career at Jackson Kelly PLLC as an Associate from 1996 to 2000.
Education and Expertise
David Mattingly earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Centre College, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education at the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctor degree from 1993 to 1996. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in compliance, risk management, and legal counsel.
Leadership Roles
In addition to his role at Stepan Company, David Mattingly serves as President and Chairman of North Pier Insurance Company, a captive insurer owned by Stepan. He also sits on the Board of Directors of Primex, Ltd., an insurer based in Barbados. These leadership roles reflect his extensive experience in insurance and risk management.