Tagged: CCO and board relationship

4 Signs of a Poor Relationship Between a CCO and the Board

4 Signs of a Poor Relationship Between a CCO and the Board

Chief compliance officers have to devote more time to establish and maintain a positive relationship with the corporate board or audit/compliance committee. CCOs have a lot of responsibilities and feel a lot of pressure to address internal operational issues. It is easy to “ignore” the importance of a positive relationship with the corporate board. A CCO who has a strong relationship with the company’s board...

Talking with Your Feet – The CCO’s Ethical Dilemmas

Talking with Your Feet – The CCO’s Ethical Dilemmas

Chief compliance officers are optimistic and committed to “doing the right thing.” It is in their blood and may be at the core of their professional fabric. My guess is that there are far fewer CCOs who like to push the envelope than their legal counterparts. Some lawyers are capable of accepting certain levels of risk for defined benefits. CCOs are more risk averse. The...