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Brian Weihs is Managing Director with the Latin American Investigations, Diligence and Compliance practice of Kroll, the leading global independent provider of risk and financial advisory solutions. With 30 years of experience advising clients across multiple industries on complex matters, Brian provides expert advice and support to clients with in corporate investigations, disputes and risk issues, corporate governance and compliance, crisis management and reputational issues. Prior to joining Kroll, a director in a large independent, global risk consultancy, based in Mexico and later São Paulo, leading investigative and compliance projects throughout Latin America. Prior to consulting, legal and financial manager for several investment and exploration businesses of a major Australian mining company in Latin America. In addition, corporate lending for a Canadian bank and its Argentine subsidiary, based in Buenos Aires and later Toronto, and practiced as a corporate and commercial litigation lawyer in Toronto. Certified as a Fraud Examiner (ACFE) and as a Corporate Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP-I) and previously certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS). Board member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Mexico and often asked to speak at conferences on anti-corruption, corporate ethics, risk management and investigations. Certified as Barrister & Solicitor in Ontario, Canada, and fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese and proficient in French.