Top Regulatory Consulting Experts 2025

Stepan Kazaryan is a Business Management Consultant focused on digital presence, professional evaluation, and how public information shapes decision-making in modern business environments. His work centers on helping organizations and professionals understand how they are perceived before direct interaction occurs. In search-driven systems, evaluation often happens silently and quickly. Stepan advises clients on building structured digital foundations that support credibility over time. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and responsible positioning rather than short-term visibility tactics. He works with executives, founders, and professional service providers who recognize that digital footprints influence trust, partnerships, and opportunity flow. By aligning websites, public profiles, and third-party references, Stepan helps create stable professional narratives that reduce uncertainty during evaluation. Rather than focusing on reactive measures, his advisory framework prioritizes preparation. This includes analyzing how search results present a name, how information connects across platforms, and how inconsistencies affect perception. The goal is to strengthen long-term positioning in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Stepan frequently writes and speaks about digital identity, credibility signals, and the structural factors that influence professional trust in online environments. His perspective reflects a broader shift in how professionals are assessed in the age of search and public information accessibility. Through disciplined strategy and steady execution, Stepan Kazaryan helps clients maintain clarity in environments where perception often forms before conversation begins.

Regulatory compliance consultant and trainer based in Cyprus, specialising in EU financial services regulation. CFA charterholder with CySEC Advanced and AML certifications. Founder of CPDs.Academy, a CySEC-accredited online training platform for compliance professionals. Former Head of Compliance at XM (Trading Point) and founder of Hesper Capital, a CySEC-authorised AIFM. Available to comment on MiFID II, MiCA, AML/CFT and the EU AML Package, DORA, market abuse and insider dealing, CySEC enforcement, suitability and product governance, and the EU Retail Investment Strategy. Recent regulatory analysis has covered MiCA implementation across the EU, MAR insider dealing enforcement, MOKAS findings on financial crime in Cyprus, and ESMA's 2025 supervisory action on marketing communications. Educated at Bayes Business School, City, University of London. Writes regularly for CPDUK and publishes regulatory analysis at CPDs.Academy.

RERA360 is a specialized real estate compliance and advisory firm focused exclusively on the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA). The organization supports builders, developers, real estate agents, and homebuyers by simplifying complex regulatory requirements and ensuring end-to-end compliance across real estate projects. With a strong understanding of RERA frameworks, state authority processes, and evolving regulatory guidelines, RERA360 delivers structured, accurate, and timely compliance solutions. Its services cover project registration, quarterly and annual filings, documentation management, authority coordination, and advisory support—helping stakeholders operate with transparency, accountability, and legal certainty. RERA360’s approach is built on clarity, process discipline, and practical execution. By reducing compliance risks and administrative burdens, the firm enables real estate professionals to focus on project delivery, credibility, and long-term growth while remaining fully aligned with regulatory obligations. The mission of RERA360 is to strengthen trust in the real estate ecosystem by making compliance simple, accessible, and reliable—transforming regulatory requirements from obstacles into operational advantages.

Founder of MDx CRO a specialized clinical research and regulatory consultancy dedicated to the medtech IVD sector. As a seasoned consultant in clinical and regulatory affairs, I am experienced in navigating complex regulatory challenges for top IVD companies. I have the privilege of serving as an external expert for the EU Commission and having lead global regulatory projects at BSI, one of the largest Notified Bodies as an IVDR CE mark technical expert. My portfolio of satisfied clients includes renowned companies such as Biomerieux, Cepheid, Leica (Danaher), Hologic, Grifols, Abbott, Beckman Coulter, ThermoFisher Scientific, Instrumentation Laboratory (Werfen), Roche Diagnostics, Alere, and more. I am passionate about simplifying science and regulation for my clients, delivering tailored solutions that help them stay ahead of the competition. My secret to success is building relationships based on trust, expertise and kindness. My clinical background, combined with 15+ years in the IVD industry and regulatory authorities, makes me a valuable resource for clients of all sizes. Let's connect and find out how I can help you navigate the ever-evolving world of IVD and MedTech 💬

Dr. Philip D. Mann is an aviation safety and AI governance specialist who spent seventeen years inside the Federal Aviation Administration before founding Vector Strategic Consulting LLC. He rose from field technician to business analyst to instructor and training program manager at the FAA Academy, the agency's training center for the workforce that keeps the National Airspace System running. That path lets him speak about outages, controller staffing, and stalled modernization programs from inside the operation rather than from a press release. His commentary centers on three areas: aviation safety and National Airspace System infrastructure; the governance of artificial intelligence in critical systems where failure carries physical consequences; and the organizational risk, leadership, and human factors that decide whether a safety program holds under pressure. A single argument runs through the work: institutions tend to govern by disaster, writing rules only after the wreckage forces the issue, when they could govern by design and move accountability upstream of the failure. He is the author of The SCAR Framework: A Systematic Approach to AI Decision-Making in Critical Systems, a structured method for deciding when to trust automated systems where a wrong call can cost lives, built on four dimensions: Safety, Complexity, Accountability, and Resilience. His analysis has reached more than 35 million people worldwide across outlets including the Associated Press, USA Today, New Scientist, NewsNation, LiveNOW from Fox, LBC Radio in London, and Deutsche Welle. He works comfortably in print, on camera, and on live radio, holding a technical point in plain language for a general audience or speaking at full depth with a trade or policy reporter. Dr. Mann holds a PhD in Organization and Management, an MBA, an MPA, and a BS in Business Management, with PMP and PMI-RMP certifications. He responds quickly to deadlines and supports every claim with primary sources: FAA orders, NTSB findings, court records, and agency rulemakings.

Meet Dhriti Mukherjee Pipil – Trade Economist, Consultant, Speaker & Educator Dhriti Mukherjee Pipil is a Delhi NCR–based international trade economist, consultant, researcher, and speaker, specialising in trade finance, foreign trade policy, and agricultural trade. She is the Founder of Global Trade Institute (GTI), an institution focused on building export-ready professionals and businesses through practical trade education. She currently serves as a Senior Research Fellow at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), where her work examines India’s agricultural trade policy, export restrictions, price volatility, and supply chain dynamics. She is also an empanelled faculty with Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), delivering specialised sessions on export finance and international payment systems. Dhriti is a Leadership Member at the Women in International Trade Business Council (WIITBC) under the International Trade Council (ITC), and serves on the Economic Advisory Board of the Economic Transformation Council, contributing to trade-led policy discourse. With over a decade of experience in banking and trade finance, her expertise spans export finance, cross-border payments, foreign exchange markets, trade risk management, WTO frameworks, and emerging digital trade finance systems. She holds professional certifications from the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). Her work bridges policy, practice, and pedagogy—offering consultancy in export strategy, trade finance structuring, compliance, and market entry. She actively mentors MSMEs and startups, enabling them to navigate global markets with operational clarity. Dhriti has authored peer-reviewed research in journals such as Economic & Political Weekly and The Indian Economic Journal, alongside policy contributions to The Hindu BusinessLine, Down To Earth, Policy Circle, AgroSpectrum, and global platforms including the World Trade Centre. She is a regular speaker at national and international forums, including the Economist Intelligence Unit (2025), International Trade Council (2025), WTO Chairs Programme, and Indian Economic Association. Through her work, she seeks to reduce information asymmetry in global trade and build a more inclusive, resilient, and knowledge-driven export ecosystem.

Eric Epstein is a former senior federal agency counsel with more than three decades of experience drafting, implementing, and defending major federal legislation and regulations. Before retiring from federal service, he served as Senior Policy Counsel at the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, where he was a principal advisor to executive leadership, the Attorney General, and White House officials on complex regulatory, legislative, and national enforcement matters. Over a 32-year career, he drafted and helped implement major federal firearms and explosives regulations and legislation, including the firearms trafficking provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act and ATF’s “Ghost Gun Rule,” which was later upheld by the United States Supreme Court. He spent 15 years in the field working alongside ATF agents and investigators on criminal and regulatory cases, providing firsthand operational insight into how federal laws are enforced in practice. He also represented ATF before industry leaders at trade conferences and executive meetings, giving him direct experience with how federal regulatory policy affects manufacturers, importers, retailers, and other regulated entities. Throughout his career, he authored dozens of federal regulations and rulings, advised members of Congress on statutory language, and worked closely with the U.S. Solicitor General in Supreme Court litigation. His work shaped administrative records, national enforcement policy, and compliance strategy across regulated industries. He is a recipient of the Distinguished Presidential Rank Award, the highest honor for career federal employees, as well as the Attorney General’s Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Epstein is the founder and CEO of Commentari, an AI-based platform that helps individuals and organizations analyze legislation and agency rulemakings and draft substantive public comments grounded in the Administrative Procedure Act. His work focuses on regulatory and legislative strategy, public comment impact, and litigation risk in federal policymaking. He provides commentary on federal rulemaking, legislative drafting, administrative law, regulatory litigation risk, firearms and explosives legislation and regulation, and how federal agencies develop, defend, and enforce major policy decisions. He is available to provide clear and practical insight into complex regulatory and legislative developments. He is based in the Washington, D.C. area.

Carmen M Lerga is a cosmetic scientist and regulatory expert with three decades of experience shaping successful beauty and skincare products for global brands including Dove, Rexona, Axe, Isdin, Covonia, Oilatum, Cetraben, Hedrin, Nizoral, and INEOS. She leads Olalla Consulting, a consultancy recognised for scientific rigor, clarity, and deep knowledge of EU and UK cosmetic regulation. Her background spans formulation development, global regulatory leadership, ingredient safety assessment, and the creation of clear and balanced scientific narratives for brands and manufacturers. Carmen specialises in well aging science, neuro skin communication, and microbiome stability, bringing an evidence based perspective to emerging trends and product innovation. Journalists value her ability to explain complex topics in a straightforward and non promotional way. She offers grounded insights into regulatory changes, ingredient safety, formulation strategy, and the science behind modern beauty innovation. Her work supports companies seeking transparent, compliant, and science led product development across Europe and beyond.

An experienced and results-driven Educational Consultant at ALEVELS LINKS PRIME, dedicated to guiding students toward academic excellence and successful university admissions. With a strong understanding of advanced level programs such as IJMB and JUPEB, I specialize in helping students navigate alternative pathways into higher institutions with clarity and confidence. I am passionate about providing personalized academic guidance, from program selection and registration to admission processing and career direction. My approach focuses on simplifying complex processes, ensuring students and parents make informed decisions that align with their educational goals. At ALEVELS LINKS PRIME, I am committed to delivering reliable support, transparent information, and consistent follow-up, helping students transition smoothly into their desired universities both within Nigeria and abroad.

I have a passion in Maltese economic and legal ecosystem, with over a decade of experience navigating citizenship, residency, and tax legislation. As the founder of FreeMalta.com and MaltaInsider.com, I’ve pioneered the "Infrastructure of Truth" concept - replacing outdated governmental and institutional data with high-velocity, real-time benchmarks. My expertise covers Maltese Citizenship by Merit, MPRP residency frameworks, and cross-sector salary, cost of living benchmarking. I recently overhauled outdated Maltese legislative data on global platforms (including Wikipedia) to ensure transparency for international investors and expats. I provide data-backed insights for journalists looking for the ground truth on Malta’s evolving regulatory landscape.

I’m a lifesciences compliance strategist with a passion for building real-world, right-sized programs in fast-moving environments. With deep experience in pharma and medtech, I specialize in translating regulatory complexity into practical, actionable frameworks. I’ve spent 7+ years navigating the gray areas of compliance—from training physicians on industry expectations to building startup programs from the ground up. I believe compliance should be ethical, functional, and human-centered—and that culture is built through clarity, storytelling, and respect, not fear. Outside of policy and audits, I speak regularly on startup compliance and love turning “boring” topics into memorable moments. I'm here to connect, create, and contribute.

I have 24 years of experience in the credit counseling industry, specializing in operations, compliance, debt management, and consumer financial education. As Senior Manager of Compliance and Media at Money Fit, I ensure our programs meet strict standards for integrity, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. I am a HUD Certified Housing Counselor and serve on the Board of Directors for the Financial Counseling Association of America (FCAA). My work focuses entirely on nonprofit credit counseling. I help consumers understand the clear mechanics of regulated debt management versus the risks tied to for-profit debt settlement. Consumers deserve straightforward financial guidance that is realistic, responsible, and built for actual progress.

I am a distinguished regulatory strategist with over 20 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical and medical device sectors. As the Principal Consultant at Arora 297 Consultancy, I specializes in guiding international manufacturers through the complex regulatory frameworks of Health Canada and the FDA. With a foundational background in Pharmacy and an MBA, Avinash bridges the gap between technical product specifications and high-level business strategy. His career includes pivotal roles at industry leaders in pharmqaceuitclal industry and Medical Devices industry, where I mastered the nuances of risk governance and inspection readiness. Today, I empowers clients with a "regulatory-first" mindset, ensuring not only market entry but long-term license protection and compliance integrity.

I am a multidisciplinary business owner and consultant with expertise spanning recruitment, HR strategy, technology, and creative design. As the founder of Talent Shark (https://www.talentshark.ae), a recruitment and HR consulting firm in Dubai, I help organizations across industries — from healthcare and IT to corporate and creative sectors — build high-performing teams and implement solutions that drive business growth. What sets me apart is the ability to bridge people, business, and technology. With a background in talent acquisition, data science, IT solutions, and graphic design, I bring a unique perspective to problem-solving, blending strategic HR insights with technical and creative innovation. This allows me to not only connect companies with the right talent but also support them in areas like digital transformation, workforce automation, and brand development. I am passionate about building scalable systems, improving processes, and helping businesses unlock new opportunities through a mix of human expertise, technology, and creativity. Expertise & Skills Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Healthcare, IT & Multi-industry) HR Consulting, Payroll, PRO & Compliance Data Science & Business Analytics IT Solutions & Digital Transformation Graphic Design & Creative Strategy Employer Branding & Marketing Support Training & Development Programs Process Improvement & HR Automation

I am a seasoned Brand and Business Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the industry. My expertise spans a wide range of areas, including owning and operating a successful bootstrap business and brand consulting firm in Noida, India. In addition to my business, I also take on individual projects, focusing particularly on startups and businesses looking to expand their operations. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with esteemed clients such as Softbank in Japan, Financial Artisan (Japan), Philips India, Hager India, Havells India, Hager India, QRG Healthcare, REO, Crabtree, Llyod, Gulf Ferro Alloys Company (SABAYEK) in Dubai, AJM Kooheji Group (Dubai), Dar Wa Emaar (Dubai), Carat Redefining Media, Discovery Channel Magazine, Bhilwara Group, India Today Group, Metropolis, Semco India, Reader Digest, Franciscan, Provana, FarmingV2, Market3, Sarvodaya Holiday, Kehar Travels, and many more. In my diverse portfolio, I have undertaken a multitude of research assignments across various industries and companies. My responsibilities have included analyzing complex business requirements, providing advisory solutions in the form of detailed research reports. This has encompassed tasks such as company profiling, competitor analysis, strategy development, industry assessment, market landscaping, stakeholder analysis, and regulatory requirements analysis. I have also been deeply involved in overseeing strategic business initiatives, executing operational and marketing plans, developing and implementing SOPs, conducting SWOT/PEST analyses, and monitoring sector trends. Moreover, my experience extends to quality assurance and management communication. I have been responsible for conducting quality checks on work, preparing management communications, maintaining daily status trackers, generating service level reports (SLA), creating standard operating plans (SOPs), developing process maps, outlining project training plans, and spearheading business development initiatives. With my wealth of experience, honed skills, and extensive knowledge, I am confident in my ability to significantly contribute to your company's success.

CA Prateek Mittal is a seasoned financial expert and IBBI Registered Valuer with over two decades of experience in business valuations, corporate finance, and strategic advisory. As the Director of Valuations at [FinVal Research & Consultancy](https://finvalresearch.in), he specializes in delivering high-authority compliance and advisory solutions, including ESOP valuations, corporate guarantee valuations, and startup advisory. A thought leader in the evolving corporate landscape, Prateek frequently publishes insights on cutting-edge industry shifts, from integrating AI and Big Data into valuation practices to navigating ESG compliance risks and supply chain crises. Alongside his valuation expertise, he serves as a Virtual CFO, helping businesses optimize their financial strategies, secure fundraising mandates, and drive operational efficiencies. --- ### Key Media Angles & Topics I Can Comment On: * Regulatory & Compliance Valuations: Deep dives into ESOPs, Corporate Guarantees, and international accounting standards. * The Intersection of Finance & Tech: How AI, big data, and automated tools are transforming modern valuation models. * Startup Ecosystem & Fundraising: Strategic structuring, mid-market growth challenges, and investment readiness. * Risk Management: Evaluating ESG compliance risks and implementing Virtual CFO frameworks during economic volatility.

I work as a Growth Consultant at GrantBite, a funding search platform focused on simplifying how people discover and access financial opportunities. My work centers on driving digital growth through experimentation, performance marketing, funnel optimization, user engagement, and product-led strategies. I collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify growth levers, improve user journeys, and scale acquisition in a sustainable way. With a strong interest in data, behavioral insights, and scalable growth systems, I enjoy turning complex platforms into intuitive digital experiences that grow through impact, not hype.

Dr. Anil Gupta is the Chairman of Connect Ventures Group of Companies (including www.complyglobally.com), a corporate collective dedicated to transforming Indian startups and MSMEs into international multinational corporations. As a leading authority on cross-border compliance, global mobility, and international taxation, I've spent decades guiding enterprises through the regulatory frameworks of more than 45 nations. My strategic philosophy uniquely bridges cutting-edge modern business mechanisms such as AI-driven operational scaling with timeless civilizational narratives, advocating for a model of global expansion built on collaboration rather than conquest. Through Comply Globally an initiative of Connect Ventures, I am actively building the critical infrastructure required to turn India's domestic innovators into globally respected corporate conglomerates.

I'm Christian Görgen, founder of FYI Marketing & Consulting. I've spent over a decade in the financial industry, leading global brands like eToro, Pepperstone and Fidelity International. Today, I help Forex, Prop Trading, and FinTech companies scale through smart strategy, content that converts, and marketing leadership that’s built to last. My focus is on driving real growth — not just running campaigns.

I'm Eric Franco-Velez, an operations and manufacturing quality professional with 25+ years of hands-on experience in heavy industrial environments — including coatings, fabrication, metal processing, and industrial manufacturing operations. Credentials: AMPP Senior Coatings Specialist | ISO 9001 Certified Internal Auditor | Six Sigma Green Belt | Operations Manager Areas of expertise: ISO 9001 quality management systems — implementation, internal auditing, certification preparation, and clause-level requirements ISO 14001 environmental management — including the April 2026 revision (ISO 14001:2026) and transition requirements ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management — alignment with OSHA 29 CFR requirements in manufacturing IATF 16949 automotive quality management ISO 13485 medical device quality management systems and FDA QMSR transition OSHA compliance for manufacturing and industrial operations ANSI and industry-specific standards for fabrication, welding, and heavy industrial work Environmental compliance — VOC emissions, hazardous waste management, spill containment, wastewater, stormwater Special process documentation — welding, coating, heat treat Supplier quality management and Tier 1/Tier 2 supply chain compliance ISO certification cost, timeline, and audit preparation About The Standards Navigator: I'm the founder of The Standards Navigator (thestandardsnavigator.com) — an ISO and industrial compliance resource site serving quality managers, EHS coordinators, operations directors, and compliance professionals across manufacturing and medical device industries. The site publishes practitioner-focused guides on ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 13485, IATF 16949, and related standards — written from the perspective of someone who has managed these systems in real manufacturing environments, not from a consulting or academic background. I'm available for expert commentary, source quotes, and contributed content on ISO standards, manufacturing compliance, environmental management, occupational safety, and industrial quality systems.