Ariadna Quesada

Vice President | Global Compliance & Privacy Officer | Business Advisor | Faculty Member | Healthcare compliance expert | Global DPO

Spain

About

Chief Compliance Officer with more than 15 years of experience in multinational organizations. Extensive experience in compliance, audits, investigations, risk assessment and streamlining business processes. Thorough knowledge of healthcare compliance laws and regulations, excellent ability to interpret and translate complex regulations into clear, practical guidance that can be easily understood and implemented by cross-functional business teams. Strategic problem solver with the ability to provide innovative solutions and tactical advice on compliance and privacy issues, balancing risk and business interests Motivated leader able to foster strong, trusting relationships across the organization, promote a culture of integrity and influence ethical decision-making at all levels. Strategic leader with a passion for compliance and proven experience in developing high performing global teams. Certified Healthcare Compliance Professional (INSEAD, Seton Hall, University of Miami school of Law) and Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE)

Experience

  • ZOLL Medical Corporation (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • VP of Compliance - Global Compliance and Privacy lead
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    • Global Compliance, Privacy and Governance leader (Interim)
      Jan 2025 - Sep 2025 · 9 mos

    • EMEA Compliance, Privacy and Governance Lead
      Nov 2021 - Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Adjunct Faculty at Seton Hall University School of Law
    Sep 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 10 mos

    Adjunct Faculty - Instructor at Latin America Health Care Compliance Certificate Program.

  • Compliance Director Europe and MEATI at Hillrom
    Jun 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Ethics and Compliance Officer, The Netherlands at AbbVie
    Mar 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Member of management team and responsible for providing leadership and direct oversight for AbbVie’s compliance and ethics program in The Netherlands. Lead the affiliate Compliance Steering Committee (CSC) and provides guidance and support to the local business (including finance, market access, medical and external affairs) on national industry codes and regional/international industry codes, government regulations including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other initiatives sponsored by the Office of Ethics & Compliance. Responsible for the implementation, management, interpretation and training on compliance policies and procedures. Actively participate in local industry group meetings, identifying changes and trends in the external environment, communi-cating them to the CSC and the global Office of Ethics and Compliance. Assists the affiliate with compliance audits, oversees the fulfillment of auditors’ requests, acts as liaison between business and auditors during on-site activities.

  • Compliance Director International at DaVita Kidney Care
    May 2017 - Mar 2018 · 11 mos

    Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer for DaVita’s International division. Key role supporting the implementation of the International Compliance plan and ensure deployment in the different countries in EMEA, LATAM and ASIA PAC regions. Leader of the International Training and Due diligence Compliance Projects, ensuring the successful implementation in all countries where DaVita operates, in cooperation with the country compliance leads and global focal points in US. Strategic member of the compliance management team in the support and execution of compliance investigations Central coordinator for M&A third party due diligence, developing and maintaining relationships with outside counsel and other third party resources involved in third party due diligence