Numbers that Matter: Moving Beyond Hotline Data to Identify and Build an Ethical Workplace

Justin Ross is the Chief Compliance Officer at Sysco Corporation, where he leads the company’s global compliance programs. With extensive experience in leading compliance teams and managing complex global programs, Justin specializes in compliance program building, anti-corruption, third-party compliance, antitrust law, data privacy, and internal investigations. He has a proven track record in compliance training, risk assessments, crisis management, and regulatory interactions.

Before joining Sysco, Justin served in key compliance roles at FedEx Corporation including Staff Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer where he was instrumental in developing FedEx’s global compliance programs, including Code of Conduct, anti-corruption, third-party compliance, antitrust, data privacy, export controls/trade, conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment, and anti-fraud.

An active leader in the ethics and compliance field, Justin serves on the boards of the Coalition for Integrity and the Ethics and Compliance Association. Justin holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Memphis Law School and a B.A. in Political Science from Rhodes College.

As one of the earliest ethics officers in the industry, Carrie Penman previously served four years as deputy director of the Ethics and Compliance Officer Association, now ECI. A scientist by training, she developed and directed the first corporate-wide global ethics program at Westinghouse Electric Corporation between 1994 and 1999. Carrie now leads NAVEX’s risk management processes and oversees its internal ethics and compliance program.   

Carrie has extensive client-facing risk and compliance consulting experience, including more than 15 years as an adviser to boards and executive teams. Carrie was awarded the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Compliance 2020 by Compliance Week magazine. In 2017, she received the ECI’s Carol R. Marshall Award for Innovation in Corporate Ethics for an extensive career contributing to the advancement of the ethics and compliance field worldwide.

With a career spanning 8 years in the software industry, Sean has built a reputation for his technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and dedication to client success. At NAVEX, he is instrumental in conducting product demonstrations, leading technical discussions, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation and integration of NAVEX solutions. His ability to bridge the gap between technical capabilities and business requirements makes him a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and clients alike. Driven by a commitment to excellence and a passion for leveraging technology to solve complex challenges, Sean continues to be a valuable asset to NAVEX, helping organizations navigate the evolving landscape of compliance with confidence and efficiency.