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CIOReview proudly presents the Top 10 Directors of Compliance - 2026, recognizing leaders who strengthen enterprise governance through effective regulatory oversight and risk management. These professionals guide compliance programs that align organizational practices with evolving regulatory requirements while supporting responsible technology adoption. Their leadership helps enterprises identify compliance risks and strengthen internal controls, enabling businesses to maintain regulatory accountability while navigating increasingly complex digital environments and building a foundation for sustainable organizational growth..

Top 10 Directors of Compliance - 2026

Top 10 Directors of Compliance - 2026

Director and Global Compliance, Ingersoll Rand

People do not wake up each morning thinking about compliance. They think about serving customers, delivering results, solving problems, and moving the business forward. For Robert L. Mayfield, that reality is precisely why compliance cannot succeed as a function that simply tells the business what it can and cannot do.

Senior Director - Compliance, Ally [NYSE: ALLY]

Dr. Linda Igbeka-Nauden is Senior Director of Compliance at Ally Financial, where she leads compliance initiatives supporting regulatory excellence and ethical business practices. With extensive experience in financial services, she specializes in compliance strategy, governance, risk management and organizational leadership. She is recognized for aligning compliance programs with business objectives and operational integrity.

Compliance Director, Piper Sandler Companies [NYSE: PIPR]

Alyssa Ballis is Compliance Director at Piper Sandler Companies. She is a compliance professional with experience in financial services, investment management and regulatory oversight. Her earlier experience includes compliance positions at Thrivent and Woodbury Financial Services and compliance leadership and program management roles at Securian Asset Management.

Director of Compliance, NextEra Energy [NYSE: NEE]

Mercedes Demick is Director of Compliance at NextEra Energy, Inc., where she oversees compliance responsibilities within the energy sector. She contributes to regulatory adherence and the implementation of compliance practices that support responsible business operations. Her work focuses on helping the organization navigate compliance requirements and maintain effective oversight across its operations.

Director of Compliance, Raymond James Financial [NYSE: RJF]

Jeannie Adams Woods is Director of Compliance at Raymond James Financial. A finance professional and compliance leader with a multidisciplinary background, she brings experience in compliance and risk management within the financial services industry. She holds the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CTFA) credential from the American Bankers Association.

Compliance Director, Truist [NYSE: TFC]

Claudia Carrion is Compliance Director at Truist. A banking professional with experience in management and compliance-related functions, she brings expertise in compliance and risk management within the financial services industry. She is also a graduate of the University of South Florida.

Senior Director of Compliance, Equifax [NYSE: EFX]

Rhode Liblanc is Senior Director of Compliance at Equifax, where the role centers on supporting regulatory compliance and effective oversight within the organization. As a compliance leader in the information solutions industry, Liblanc’s work is relevant to maintaining compliance practices and supporting responsible business operations.

Director - Compliance, Audit, Controls, Warner Bros. Discovery [NASDAQ: WBD]

Kimberly Bordoni is Director - Compliance, Audit, Controls at Warner Bros. Discovery. She is a compliance and internal audit executive with experience leading compliance functions at both divisional and enterprise levels. Her professional expertise includes financial compliance, internal auditing, and regulatory oversight. She is also involved in professional mentorship and leadership development.

Director, Compliance, Prudential Financial [NYSE: PRU]

Michelle Wolf is Director of Compliance at Prudential Financial, where she contributes to compliance oversight within the financial services industry. Her role involves supporting regulatory adherence, compliance processes, and responsible business practices.

Director, Compliance, Lincoln National Corporation [NYSE: LNC]

Eileen Sandelli is Director of Compliance at Lincoln Financial Group. Her expertise spans insurance regulatory compliance, compliance program management and industry oversight. She holds professional credentials including CCP, ACP and AIRC. She is also a member of the Association of Insurance Compliance Professionals and the National Society of Compliance Professionals.