Impactful Compliance Leaders to Watch, 2025
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LeoVegas
A seasoned professional in the European compliance landscape, Abby Cosgrave has spent a decade safeguarding the online gambling industry from illegal activities and unfair practices. She serves as the senior legal and compliance executive at LeoVegas, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International.
ExtendMax
Alex Phuong believes that compliance is more than a legal requirement – it is the foundation of trust that drives sustainable growth. As the Founder and CEO of ExtendMax, Alex has transformed Vietnam’s compliance landscape by turning what many see as a constraint into a strategic advantage.
Alexforbes
Carina Wessels has built her career on a rare balance of discipline and innovation. As the Chief Governance, Risk and Compliance Officer and Executive: Impact Advisory at Alexforbes, she brings two very different worlds together. On one side, she carries the traditional responsibilities of governance, legal, compliance, risk, and audit. On the other, she leads a growing advisory business focused on sustainability, ESG, and impact measurement.
Andersen in South Africa
Marco Schepers stands as a prominent figure in the world of compliance and regulatory practice, shaping the way organizations view governance, data protection, and business integrity. As a Director at Andersen in South Africa’s Johannesburg office, he leads the firm’s Regulatory practice with a deep focus on corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
Sturgeon Ventures
Seonaid Mackenzie has spent more than two decades reshaping the role of compliance in financial services. As the founder of Sturgeon Ventures and pioneer of Regulatory Incubation in the UK, she positioned compliance not as a barrier but as a catalyst for growth.
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