Michele Crymes is an anti-corruption and governance expert currently advising organizations on integrity and compliance strategy. Most recently, she served as Deputy Director at the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), where she led global private sector integrity initiatives, including collective action programming and humanitarian integrity efforts.

Michele has also worked as an investigative attorney, ensuring compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) for multinational companies based in Mexico, Brazil, and Peru. Her career also includes developing rule of law and human rights programs in the Philippines, Fiji, and Vietnam as a Program Manager with the American Bar Association’s Rule of Law Initiative. Additionally, she managed USAID-funded anti-corruption and rule of law programs in Colombia, East Timor, and Central America.

With over a decade of experience in compliance, risk management, and corporate governance, Michele specializes in mitigating regulatory risks, leading high-stakes investigations, and strengthening internal controls for global organizations. Her expertise encompasses FCPA compliance, due diligence, third-party risk management, and corporate ethics, ensuring companies operate with integrity while safeguarding financial and operational stability.

Michele has successfully led global compliance programs, reducing legal exposure by over $200 million, and developed risk mitigation frameworks adopted across more than ten emerging markets. From designing due diligence tools that enhance vendor transparency to advising C-suite executives on governance strategies, she brings a business-first approach to compliance—ensuring that risk management not only protects but also drives growth.

Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Michele thrives in global environments and excels at engaging executives, legal teams, and regulators to implement compliance solutions that align with both regulatory expectations and business objectives. Her extensive experience, strategic vision, and commitment to integrity make her a highly respected and influential figure in the field of anti-corruption and corporate governance.