In this bonus episode, I continue the conversation with Zeke and take a closer look at one of the most important yet often underestimated aspects of compliance work, stakeholder management.

We explore who the key stakeholders really are in a multinational organisation, from legal and leadership to audit, finance and procurement, and why their influence shapes how compliance actually works in practice. We also touch on the growing importance of external stakeholders such as customers, governments and investors, and how their expectations can directly impact business decisions.

Beyond mapping stakeholders, we discuss something just as critical, who your allies are. From HR and legal to an often overlooked partner, the branding and communications team, we unpack how collaboration across functions can strengthen both impact and credibility.

A short but insightful conversation about relationships, influence and the human side of compliance.