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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes James Lindstrom.

James is the founder and CEO of Verdian Insights, a provider of risk and compliance solutions. In recent years, Verdian has grown beyond its data and software solutions for the investment community with the acquisitions of Compliance Week, ECI and other compliance training and certification programs.

James formerly served as CEO of two global publicly-traded companies and CFO of a listed financial services corporation. He has earned a reputation among investors, clients, and employees for generating exceptional shareholder returns, promoting transparency and innovation, and fostering exemplary governance practices.

James began his career at Credit Suisse in 1994. He received his BA from Colby College and his MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.

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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Gerard Zack, CCEP, CFE, CIA, CRMA, CPA.

Gerard (Gerry) Zack is the Founder and CEO of RiskTrek LLC, a consultancy that advises organizations on compliance, fraud, enterprise risk management, internal audit, governance, and sustainability matters. He is also the Chief Risk Architect and Co-founder of Eastward, an AI-assisted risk assessment and management platform. From 2017 to 2024, he was the CEO of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics & Health Care Compliance Association (SCCE & HCCA), a global membership association for the compliance and ethics profession.

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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Janine Fadul, CHC, CHPC.

Janine S. Fadul is an experienced healthcare compliance executive with over 13 years of driving strategic oversight and operational excellence in corporate compliance and privacy programs. Currently, as Executive Director of Compliance and Privacy at George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, she serves as the Compliance and Privacy Officer for the physician practice. Prior to joining the MFA, Janine served as a Compliance and Privacy Officer for a private Radiology group in New York City. She is a hands-on leader who motivates others and provides practical guidance to foster an operational approach in achieving a culture of compliance. Her expertise spans establishing and motivating dynamic teams, effective communication strategies and analytical problem-solving and mitigation.

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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Imogen Haddon.

Imogen Haddon is News Corp’s Chief Compliance Officer, based in the London office. News Corp is a global media and information services company, which owns some of the world’s most respected brands, including the London Times newspapers, The Sun tabloid and the Wall Street Journal, HarperCollins book publishers, Fox Sports Australia and realtor.com.

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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Tom Hardin.

Tom Hardin previously spent much of his career as a financial analyst in New York City. In 2008, as part of a cooperation agreement with the Department of Justice, Tom assisted the U.S. government in understanding how insider trading occurred in the financial services industry. Known as “Tipper X,” Tom became one of the most prolific informants in securities fraud history, helping to build over 20 of the 80+ individual criminal cases in “Operation Perfect Hedge,” a Wall Street house-cleaning campaign that morphed into the largest insider trading investigation of a generation. After resolving his case, Tom was invited by the FBI’s New York City office to speak to their rookie agent class. He has since become a sought-after corporate trainer and speaker on a global scale, addressing compliance, conduct risk, and behavioral ethics through his unique firsthand experience. His memoir, Wired on Wall Street, will be published by Wiley in February 2026.

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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Leah Marone.

Leah Marone is a psychotherapist, Yale Clinical Instructor, and corporate mental wellness consultant with over 20 years of experience. A former Division 1 athlete, she specializes in high-achievers struggling with imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and performance anxiety. Leah has conducted over 20,000 therapy sessions and contributed to Psychology Today, Newsweek, and The Atlantic. She works with organizations on burnout prevention, boundary setting, and emotional intelligence. A sought-after speaker, Leah has presented her Support, Don’t Solve framework to leaders nationwide. Her book, Serial Fixer, releases this year, exploring the hidden patterns of over-functioning and how to break free.

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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Ashley Kurien.

Ashley Kurien is a Certified Fraud Examiner and criminal defense investigator who specializes in evidence-based interviewing and communication. She is the author of A Curious Mind: Mastering the Art of Investigative Conversations, which helps readers apply investigative techniques to build trust, ask better questions, and communicate more effectively in both professional and everyday life.

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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Michele Lee.

Michele C. Lee is a prominent figure in technology law, specializing in the intersection of online behavior and continually changing legal frameworks. Her expertise encompasses youth safety, privacy, artificial intelligence, and the evolving regulatory landscape governing online platforms.

Lee’s contributions have garnered significant recognition. She was distinguished as one of the “2023 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times, honored as the “2020 Woman Leader in Tech Law” by The Recorder, and recognized as a “2021 Thought Leader” by Corporate Counsel’s Women, Influence, and Power in Law.

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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick Gallo welcomes Noreen Fierro.

Noreen Fierro is Senior Vice President, Enterprise Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Principal Financial Group. She joined Principal in 2022. Before joining Principal, Noreen had a 30-year career in the financial services industry, both in-house in legal and compliance roles and as outside counsel. Most recently, Noreen served as the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at Guardian Life (2016-2021). Before her time at Guardian, Noreen

Spent 10 years at Prudential Financial in various senior compliance/legal roles. She started her career in private legal practice, doing defense and regulatory work for large broker-dealers and insurance companies.

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In this episode of The Ethics Experts, Nick welcomes Norm Ashkenas.

Norm Ashkenas is Chief Compliance Officer of Robinhood Markets, joining in 2020. He has been in the financial services industry for 30 years in a variety of legal and compliance roles, including as Chief Compliance Officer for large retail brokerage and investment advisory firms. Norm is a leader, committee member and frequent speaker for a number of industry and regulatory groups including SIFMA, FINRA, NSCP, FSDA and FMA. He holds a B.A. in European History & American Culture from Northwestern University, a J.D. from Fordham Law School, and FINRA Series 7, 14, 24, and 63 licenses.