Export Controls in Practice: Career Path, Reflections, and Practical Insights
FREE Webinar

CSS Credits: 1.25
Duration:
75 minutes
Speakers:
- Jeff Nielsen, Ramboll
- John Whitworth, MJ Trade Advisory Ltd
Moderator:
Date:
Time:
- 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM NYC
- 03:00 PM – 04:15 PM London
- 04:00 PM – 05:15 PM Amsterdam
Description:
Behind every successful export controls program are professionals who navigate complex regulations, manage high-stakes decisions, and balance compliance with business realities. But what does the work really look like, and what does it take to succeed in this field?
In this webinar, Jeff Nielsen and John Whitworth, seasoned export controls professionals, will share their career journeys, the pivotal lessons they wish they had known earlier, and the insights that guide them today. Expect candid stories about day-to-day challenges, practical advice for career growth, and a look at the skills and mindset needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
Whether you are just starting your career, considering a move into export controls, or looking to sharpen your expertise, this informal conversation is expected to offer new insights, inspiration, and stimulating perspectives to help inform your prospective next steps in the field.
By the end of this session, attendees will:
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Gain insight into the real-world responsibilities, challenges, and day-to-day role of export control professionals.
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Learn practical strategies and advice for building and advancing a career in export controls and sanctions compliance.
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Understand the knowledge and skills most critical in today’s compliance environment—and how to begin or continue developing them.
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Preview how the CXS course integrates real-world experience to prepare participants for career advancement.
Certificate of Attendance:
All active ACSS members will be able to download the certificate from the Learning Management System (under the achievements tab).
Event Registration
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Speakers

Jeff Nielsen
Ramboll

John Whitworth
MJ Trade Advisory Ltd
Moderator

Ivy Llena
ACSS
Before joining ACSS, she was a program director at a non-profit organization in the Philippines, where she co-designed and co-implemented economic empowerment programs and services for survivors of human trafficking and their families. Ivy also served at the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis, where she led and contributed to inclusive economic growth initiatives.
