Rich is a Financial Sanctions Data Manager at Bloomberg, where he is responsible for the acquisition, validation, maintenance, and quality assurance of ten jurisdictions, including US OFAC, UK OFSI, United Nations, and the European Union. Rich has led the efforts of the sanctions teams in Bloomberg’s Data department since the implementation of sectoral sanctions in 2014. He is Data Management Capability Assessment Model (DCAM) Certified V2 and a member of the Association of Certified Sanction Specialists.

Katrina Vessie is a Senior Regional Export Control Professional at Schaeffler, responsible for overseeing Export Control and Sanctions compliance across the company’s Canadian operations. As a Designated Official of the Controlled Goods Program, Katrina is also charged with maintaining site security at Schaeffler’s Stratford locations. With over 15 years of experience in trade compliance, Katrina has built her expertise across land, air, and weapons platforms, beginning her career at a leading U.S. defense prime contractor. At Schaeffler, she works primarily with the Aerospace division, ensuring compliance with complex multinational export controls and sanctions applicable to cutting-edge motion technology in sectors such as aviation, industrial automation, wind energy, and defense. Katrina’s broad industry experience and commitment to regulatory excellence make her a trusted partner for enabling global business while protecting national and international security interests.