Guy Higgs

by Andreas Weller | 23. September 2025

Special Investigation Expert

35+ years’ experience in law enforcement and corporate investigations, leading sensitive cases of fraud, bribery, corruption, harassment, discrimination, and misconduct across more than 70 countries.
Masters degree in Corruption & Governance (Merit), Fraud Examiner (CFE) and contributor to ISO 37008 Internal Investigations standard, bringing recognized authority in investigative excellence.
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and contributor to ISO 37008 Internal Investigations standard, bringing recognized authority in investigative excellence.
Extensive experience in designing and managing whistleblowing programs, anti-fraud policies, anti-corruption frameworks, and case management systems.
Proven ability to lead and mentor global investigation teams, ensuring consistency, fairness, and independence in investigations.
Strong collaboration with Legal, Compliance, HR, Security, and external regulators, ensuring compliance with FCPA, UK Bribery Act, GDPR, and global standards.

Last 3 projects

09/2021 – 04/2025	TÜV Rheinland	Global Expert Compliance Investigations – Led global compliance investigations, implemented NAVEX whistleblowing platform, conducted high-risk fraud/corruption investigations (Mexico, Brazil, India, Poland), trained HR & Compliance teams
06/2018 – 04/2021	Equifax	Senior Manager Investigations – Europe & India – Directed investigations into fraud, corruption, harassment, whistleblower retaliation; enhanced insider threat programs; supported ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance
01/2015 – 02/2028	VEON	Director Investigations HQ & Emerging Markets – Managed bribery, fraud, and misconduct cases in emerging markets; collaborated with DOJ and Dutch authorities on FCPA-related cases; implemented case management and forensics tools

Global Investigations Leadership – Leading complex, multi-jurisdictional cases across industries
Anti-Corruption & Fraud Risk Management – Designing anti-bribery, fraud, and compliance frameworks.
Cross-Functional & Regulatory Engagement – Partnering with Compliance, HR, Legal, Security, regulators, and law enforcement
AI-driven investigative technologies

by Andreas Weller | 23. September 2025

Special Investigations Expert

Extensive experience leading internal investigations into fraud, bribery, corruption, harassment, conflicts of interest, and workplace misconduct across global regions.
Strong expertise in witness interviewing, forensic evidence review, digital forensics, and fact-based reporting.
Skilled in compliance frameworks, incl. whistleblowing programs, AML/ABC/fraud controls, due diligence, and policy development.
Deep knowledge of legal and regulatory standards (FCPA, GDPR, Bribery Act, SOX, ECCTA, whistleblower protections).
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with Legal, Audit, Finance, Procurement, IT, and HR to implement controls and mitigate risks.

since 02/2025	Consulting	Senior Ethics, Compliance & Investigations Consultant – Conducted harassment & misconduct investigations, led vendor fraud case, designed ECCTA-aligned compliance frameworks, delivered SCCE global training
08/2017- 01/2025	Oil & Gas	Senior Audit Compliance Investigator – Directed cross-border investigations (fraud, corruption, FCPA, misconduct), applied forensic interviews, closed fraud gaps, enhanced vendor due diligence
12/2007 – 05/2017	Oil & Gas	Lead Investigator / BCM – EP&R Advisor – Investigated fraud, bribery, harassment, theft, cybercrime; managed crises (piracy, terrorism, welfare); delivered crisis & investigation training

Investigations Leadership – Managing sensitive, complex, cross-border investigations.
Governance & Compliance – Designing frameworks, embedding controls, and regulatory readiness.
Leadership & Strategy – Stakeholder engagement, training, risk mitigation.
AI/ML forensic tools