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About Zaid SULTAN
Zaid Sultan is a Finance and Compliance expert, bringing over 20 years of global experience in forensic investigations, compliance, and financial risk management. His expertise lies in conducting high-stakes fraud examinations, regulatory assessments, and dispute resolution for multinational corporations across industries such as energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and real estate.
Zaid plays a critical role in providing litigation and arbitration support, expert witness testimony, and financial analysis to assist clients in navigating complex commercial disputes. He has a distinguished track record of managing complex, cross-border investigations and compliance programs for multinational organizations in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, energy, healthcare, education, and manufacturing industry sectors. His expertise spans fraud risk assessments and regulatory challenges across 50+ countries, with deep knowledge of compliance frameworks in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. His leadership extends to advising on anti-corruption compliance, forensic diligence, and corporate governance frameworks to mitigate financial and regulatory risks. He has successfully led cross-border investigations, ensuring adherence to global anti-bribery laws, including the FCPA and UK Bribery Act.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and an MBA from American University. He is an active member of professional organizations, including the National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce and the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America. His industry expertise is further demonstrated through his participation in thought leadership events and compliance advisory initiatives worldwide.
Professional Experience
20+ Years in Industry
Zaid SULTAN is a Principal at SOCOTEC. Prior to his current position, Mr. SULTAN held senior positions at Baker Tilly, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, and Duff & Phelps (now Kroll). He various leadership positions included Director of Forensic, Litigation, & Valuation Services, Director of US Operations and Senior Manager of Forensic & Integrity Services.
Qualifications
Education
- Master’s in Business Administration, Focus Studies in Global Emerging Markets/Finance – American University, Washington, DC – 2009
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Accounting/Minor in Arabic Studies – University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA – 1999
Practice Areas
- Fraud Risk Assessment
- Global Fraud & Financial Investigations
- Anti-Bribery & Corruption Review
- Fraud Risk Assessment
- Project Advisory
- Dispute Resolution
- Expert Witness
- Forensic Investigations & Diligence
- Financial Analysis
- Funds Tracing
- Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence
- Breach of Contract
- Corporate Compliance & Training
Affiliations
- University of Pittsburgh Alumni Association
- Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs of North America (OPEN)
- National US-Arab Chamber of Commerce – Houston Chapter
- American University Alumni Network
- American Business Group – Riyadh (ABGR)