Suzanne Webb Sainato

Suzanne Webb Sainato

Global Board Member | Compliance | Audit | Legal | Risk Management Leader, Startup and Fortune 50

Prudential Financial•New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Experience28+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Currently lead the compliance organization for Prudential Financial’s global retirement and insurance businesses across the enterprise (US and abroad) and serve as the enterprise deputy chief compliance officer. Board member for Prudential’s Japanese holding company since January 2023. Experienced global board member and advisor to financial services firms and nonprofits in the US, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Leadership experience includes legal, compliance, internal audit, governance, and risk management roles ranging from fintech startup to Fortune 50 companies. Significant expertise in Japanese business environment, both in a US subsidiary/Japanese parent and in a US parent/Japanese subsidiary context. JD and MBA. Admitted to NY Bar. Certifications in Applied Business Analytics, Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA). Member, Japan Board Diversity Network.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Mar 2020–Present· 6 yrs 7 mos
    • Chief Compliance Officer, Global Retirement and InsuranceCurrent
      2024–Present
    • Chief Compliance Officer, US Distribution & International Insurance
      2023–2024
    • Chief Compliance Officer - US Distribution & Global Sales Practices
      Oct 2021–Dec 2022
    • Chief Compliance Officer - Assurance IQ
      Mar 2020–Sep 2022
  • Apr 2012–Mar 2020· 7 yrs 11 mos
    • Chief Audit Executive
      Aug 2013–Oct 2018
    • Chief Compliance Officer
      Apr 2012–Mar 2020
  • Sep 2009–Mar 2012· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • Chief Compliance Officer, Domestic Markets
      Sep 2009–Mar 2012
  • Sep 2003–Sep 2009· 6 yrs
    • Senior Counsel, Legal
      Sep 2003–Sep 2009
  • Sep 1999–Aug 2003· 3 yrs 11 mos
    • Litigation Attorney
      Sep 1999–Aug 2003
  • Sep 1998–Aug 1999· 11 mos
    • Law Clerk
      Sep 1998–Aug 1999

Education

M.B.A.

Loyola University New Orleans

J.D.

The University of Alabama School of Law

B.S.

Applied Mathematics (Physics Concentration) & Economics

Yale University

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