Global Director, Ethics & Compliance

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Position Overview

The Global Director, Ethics & Compliance reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation and Ethics & Compliance and is a key member of H.B. Fuller’s dynamic global legal team. This position will oversee the Company’s Ethics & Compliance program, including updating and advising senior leadership on Ethics & Compliance issues and participate in strategic development of the Ethics & Compliance program to meet future Company needs. The role includes managing 1-2 direct reports.

Primary Responsibilities

This individual will work with the Assistant General Counsel, Litigation and Ethics & Compliance, to oversee all aspects of H.B. Fuller’s Ethics & Compliance program including:

• Day-to-day management of the Company’s Ethics & Compliance program, including managing and coordinating with the Company’s global Ethics & Compliance team.
• Maintain, update, and provide organizational oversight of the Company’s core compliance policies, including Code of Business Conduct.
• Maintain and oversee a training and audit program to ensure compliance with core policies.
• Manage and ensure timely completion of investigations of alleged non-compliance with laws, regulations, or the Company’s policies, seeking legal advice when necessary.
• Provide regular updates and guidance to senior leaders on Ethics & Compliance issues.
• Strategic development of Ethics & Compliance program to meet future needs of Company; provide specific recommendations backed by business case and implement recommendations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 10 years’ ethics & compliance experience, including experience at a multinational corporation.
• Significant experience with internal and government investigations.
• Experience advising and presenting to senior leaders on complex, multi-faceted issues.
• Demonstrated ability to influence in a matrixed environment across businesses and functions.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and manage multiple projects to achieve long-term objectives.
• Willingness to travel 10-20%.

Preferred Requirements

• Juris Doctor, Certified Professional Accountant, or other compliance-related advanced degree or certification.
• Experience developing and/or supporting a growing ethics & compliance function.
• Experience managing a team and developing future leaders.
• Competency (written and/or spoken) in language(s) in addition to English.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.