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Evelina Pappa

Senior Compliance & Corporate Governance Manager

Summary

Compliance Professional with a strong legal background and licensed attorney in Greece (Athens Bar Association), bringing over 10 years of experience in consulting and in-house compliance roles. Holder of an LL.B. and an LL.M. in International Law, with expertise in Corporate Governance, Whistleblowing & Ethics, Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery, Conflict of Interest, and Anti-Money Laundering. Certified in Whistleblowing (YPPA), COSO ESG, COSO Internal Audit Framework, and COSO ERM, as well as CIPP/E and Data Protection Officer (TÜV Austria). Experienced in governance frameworks, compliance, and risk management strategies, with a proven track record of leading initiatives that align with regulatory and compliance standards. Focused on strategic planning, stakeholder collaboration, and delivering results under pressure while maintaining high attention to detail and a strong team-oriented approach.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
1
1
Language

Work History

Senior Compliance & Corporate Governance Manager

LAMDA Development Group
09.2020 - Current

Jul 2023-present: Senior Compliance & Corporate Governance Manager

Jan 2022-Jun 2025: Compliance Manager

Sept 2020-Dec 2021: Compliance Associate

  • Design and monitoring of the Whistleblowing Mechanism, including complex Policies & Procedures, in compliance with L.4990/2022 and L.4804/2021 on Workplace Harassment & Violence.
  • Membership in the Group’s Whistleblowing Committee (YPPA), responsible for receiving and handling Whistleblower reports.
  • Coordination of compliance training and awareness programs for employees in collaboration with the HR Department.
  • Establishment of anti-corruption controls through dedicated policies and procedures.
  • Design and monitoring of the Compliance Mechanism, consisting of Regulations, Policies & Procedures, aligned with L.4706/2020, COSO Internal Controls, COSO ERM, and ISO 37301:2021 best practices.
  • Periodic reporting to the Audit Committee and presentation of compliance progress.
  • Performance of compliance audits to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and internal standards.
  • Strategy design and implementation on critical data protection issues, in collaboration with the DPO and internal departments.

Compliance Consultant

Deloitte Greece S.A.
04.2019 - 08.2020
  • Advisory services to clients from various industries (energy, software development, e-commerce, maritime, education, and banking) on privacy matters (EDPB Guidelines and Greek Regulatory Framework), in relation to Whistleblowing, Internal Reports, and Fraud Investigation.
  • Consultancy on compliance frameworks, including Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Bribery, and Corporate Governance requirements, tailored to sector-specific regulatory environments.
  • Guidance on drafting and reviewing internal policies and procedures regarding data protection, ethics, and conflict of interest, ensuring alignment with EU and national legislation.

Consultant

Priority S.A.
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Advisory services to clients from various industries (healthcare, banking, technology, fintech) on privacy matters (EDPB Guidelines and Greek Regulatory Framework) in relation to data protection compliance, whistleblowing, and internal investigations.
  • Consultancy on regulatory compliance frameworks for fintech and technology companies, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering and payment services legislation.
  • Guidance on drafting and implementing privacy and compliance policies, data processing agreements, and internal reporting mechanisms.

Junior Legal & Compliance Associate

Apivita SA
05.2016 - 05.2017
  • Involvement in corporate litigation, with focus on regulatory compliance and dispute resolution.
  • Contribution to drafting and review of legal documents, including contracts, distribution agreements, and intellectual property documentation.
  • Support in corporate governance processes and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with applicable legal frameworks.

Trainee Lawyer

Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners Law Firm
11.2015 - 05.2016
  • Corporate Law: supported the corporate litigation team and contributed to research related to Mergers and Acquisitions.

Legal Intern

Unilever Hellas SA
06.2012 - 09.2015
  • Consumer Protection, Competition & Corporate Law: involvement in litigation procedures and researching on legal requirements of various jurisdictions.

Education

PhD Cand. - Privacy & Competition Law

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens – Faculty of Law
Athens, Greece
09.2025

LL.M. - International Law

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens – Faculty of Law
Athens, Greece
11.2018

Bachelor - LL.B.

Democritus University of Thrace – Faculty of Law
Komotini, Greece
09.2015

Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Spirit

Attention to detail

Creative Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Ethics management

Relationship management

Certification

- COSO ESG, by the Institute of Internal Auditors

Affiliations

Admitted in Athens Bar Association (Lawyer- 1st Instance Court)

Interests

Basketball

Painting

Timeline

Senior Compliance & Corporate Governance Manager

LAMDA Development Group
09.2020 - Current

Compliance Consultant

Deloitte Greece S.A.
04.2019 - 08.2020

Consultant

Priority S.A.
02.2018 - 03.2019

Junior Legal & Compliance Associate

Apivita SA
05.2016 - 05.2017

Trainee Lawyer

Bahas, Gramatidis & Partners Law Firm
11.2015 - 05.2016

Legal Intern

Unilever Hellas SA
06.2012 - 09.2015

PhD Cand. - Privacy & Competition Law

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens – Faculty of Law

LL.M. - International Law

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens – Faculty of Law

Bachelor - LL.B.

Democritus University of Thrace – Faculty of Law
Evelina PappaSenior Compliance & Corporate Governance Manager