Feb 11 2025 46 mins
In this week’s episode, Hemma sits down with Patrícia Godoy Oliveira to explore her remarkable journey in compliance, which has spanned leadership roles at Google and Uber to her current position as LatAm Compliance Officer at Gallagher.
Join us as Patricia shares how she keeps people at the heart of her compliance strategies, leveraging behavioral science and Trust and Inspire leadership to empower business partners. With practical insights, book recommendations, and a deep passion for ethics and compliance, Patricia offers a refreshing perspective on leading with purpose in this engaging and thought-provoking conversation.
Highlights include:
- Navigating personal and professional transitions and reflecting on purpose
- How to build trust with your regional business teams in a global company
- Practical tips on incorporating behavioral science into your compliance program
- Fabulous reading recommendations for thought leadership and continuous learning in compliance
Biography
“Patricia is the LatAm Compliance Officer for Gallagher. Her career encompasses senior leadership roles at prominent American and Brazilian companies, including her tenure as Regional Chief Compliance Officer at Google and Director of Ethics & Compliance at Uber. Patricia’s impactful contributions have garnered repeated recognition, including being named one of Brazil’s “Most Admired Professionals” in Compliance on multiple occasions.
A graduate of Instituto Presbiteriano Mackenzie (Law School, Brazil) with a Master’s degree (LL.M.) from the University of Chicago (US) and an MBA from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (CEAG, Brazil), Patricia complements her academic achievements with specialized courses in Insurance, Reinsurance, and Law. Her profound understanding of both mature and evolving regulatory environments is a testament to her 15 years of experience in the Insurance and Reinsurance industry and 5 years in the dynamic Tech sector.
Patricia’s pragmatic approach to legal and compliance is grounded in economic and behavioral principles. She empowers organizations to achieve their goals by translating complex challenges into sound business strategies. Her leadership has successfully implemented innovative programs and training initiatives that foster ethical conduct and drive sustainable growth.
A respected voice in the field, Patricia actively shapes industry standards as a lecturer and professor at the Compliance Committee of AMCHAM, Brazil Chapter. Her unwavering commitment to ethical business practices is evident in her extensive involvement in various professional organizations, including the Ethics Tribunal of the Bar Association in Sao Paulo and the Global Compact of the United Nations. Patricia’s journey exemplifies a dedication to building a more just and responsible business world.”
Resources:
- Patricia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-godoy-oliveira/
- Subscribe to her newsletter, Ética do Dia a Dia, here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/%C3%A9tica-do-dia-a-dia-7265210572445548545/
- Patricia’s Book Recommendations during the show:
Carlos Muitos, Gabriel Cabral et al
Trust & Inspire, Stephen Covey
Thinking Fast and Slow, Daniel Kahnemann
Humankind, Rutger Bregman
The Righteous Mind, Jonathan Haidt
Why They Do It, Eugene Soltes
The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism, Hubert Joly