Client: Multinational Organization (Confidential)
Focus Area: Executive Misconduct | Subsidiary Oversight | Governance Remediation
The Challenge: An internal whistleblower hotline report alleged serious misconduct by a subsidiary’s President and Board of Directors, including financial mismanagement, acceptance of improper gifts, and self-dealing – posing major compliance and reputational risks.
Our Approach: Ethics Suite led a high-stakes internal investigation with legal and compliance teams to:
- Validate the whistleblower report and define investigative scope
- Analyze financial records and governance documents
- Conduct confidential interviews
- Assess control breakdowns and policy violations
The Outcome: Findings substantiated several allegations, leading to:
- Removal of implicated executives and board members
- Implementation of governance reforms and stricter conflict of interest policies
- Updated training and oversight mechanisms to ensure ethical leadership
