Can You Prove Your Ethics & Compliance Program Works? How Leading CECOs Assess Gaps, Prioritize Action, and Prepare for Scrutiny

Compliance leaders are being asked to show more than program activity. They need to demonstrate whether the program is effective, where it is uneven, and what to prioritize next. In this session, join Ethisphere as you hear how FedEx applies periodic assessments to help benchmark maturity, identify priority gaps, and align improvement efforts with DOJ expectations and business realities.

Attendees will leave with practical perspective on how leading teams use assessments to strengthen program effectiveness, board reporting, and long-term planning. 

Key takeaways 

• Why periodic assessments matter for program defensibility and continuous improvement 

• How to prepare stakeholders to get ready for the assessment 

• How leading teams use assessments to identify gaps and prioritize initiatives 

• How assessment findings can support better board and leadership conversations 

• A real-world example of how assessment insights shaped program decisions