Maximilien Roche
About Maximilien Roche
Maximilien Roche serves as the Compliance Lead at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, Switzerland, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in compliance, governance frameworks, and anti-fraud initiatives, having previously held roles at EY, STMicroelectronics, and other organizations.
Work at World Economic Forum
Maximilien Roche has been serving as the Compliance Lead at the World Economic Forum since 2019. In this role, he oversees compliance with governance-related regulatory frameworks across multiple regions, including Switzerland, India, and China. He also co-chairs the Ethics & Compliance Switzerland (ECS) Working Group, focusing on compliance in the not-for-profit sector. Previously, he was an elected member of the Pension Foundation Board from 2017 to 2021 and served as Community Lead for the Partnering Against Corruption Initiative (PACI) from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Maximilien Roche holds a Maîtrise (JD) in Business Law from Université Paris Sud (Paris XI), obtained between 1997 and 2001. He also earned an MBA from ESSEC, where he studied finance, strategy, and management from 2001 to 2005. In 2010, he achieved a Master's degree in Accounting and Business/Management. Additionally, he completed the International Anti-Corruption Summer Academy (IACSA) at the International Anti-Corruption Academy in 2013, focusing on anti-corruption.
Professional Background
Prior to his current position, Maximilien Roche worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in compliance and governance. He was a Senior Manager in the Anti-Fraud Unit at STMicroelectronics from 2011 to 2017 and held multiple positions at EY, including Manager in Fraud Investigation and Dispute Services from 2008 to 2011 and Financial Auditor from 2005 to 2008. He also gained experience as a Business Analyst intern at Shiyao Investment Ltd in 2004 and as a Legal Intern at Pierrat & de Seze avocats à la Cour from 2002 to 2003.
Contributions to Compliance Education
Maximilien Roche contributes to the Compliance Management Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) at St Gallen University, sharing his knowledge and expertise in compliance management. His involvement in education reflects his commitment to enhancing governance frameworks and compliance practices within the industry.
Insurance Portfolio Management
In his role at the World Economic Forum, Maximilien Roche manages the organization's insurance portfolio, excluding HR-related coverage. He aligns the portfolio with the organization's risk profile, ensuring that it meets the necessary compliance and governance standards.