-- Marianna Rozumna has been recognized with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for her leadership in Ukraine's compliance sector. The award recognizes her achievements in implementing international certification standards, developing comprehensive ESG reporting frameworks, and establishing educational initiatives that have reshaped business integrity practices across Ukraine.
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Rozumna's recognition is critical when compliance and ethical business practices have become essential pillars for economic stability and growth in emerging markets. Her work demonstrates how strategic leadership can drive meaningful change under challenging circumstances, setting new benchmarks for professional excellence in the legal and compliance sectors.
Leading International Certification Standards During Wartime
Rozumna achieved a historic milestone by leading the first implementation of an international compliance management system certification in Ukraine under ISO 37301:2021, alongside ISO 37001:2016 anti-bribery management system and ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management systems certifications. What distinguishes this accomplishment is that the entire certification process was completed during wartime without relying on external consultants, utilizing exclusively internal expertise and resources.
The certification process required navigating serious challenges in ensuring team safety while maintaining the highest international standards for compliance systems. "We obtained the certification during the full-scale war while facing serious challenges in ensuring the safety of our team. We built the entire system without involving external consultants, relying solely on our internal capabilities," Rozumna explained. "For me, this was a demonstration of leadership that protects not just compliance but also people and the company's reputation."
Advancing Environmental Sustainability and ESG Reporting
Rozumna prepared the first comprehensive ESG report for a group of companies, establishing new standards for climate reporting in Ukrainian business while adhering to international GRI standards. The report includes greenhouse gas emissions calculations for scopes 1 and 2, resulting from the companies' participation in the Climate Ambition Accelerator, a global initiative of the UN Global Compact. The six-month project required extensive expertise and the ability to adapt complex environmental practices to Ukrainian business realities without external consulting support.
This initiative represents a significant step forward in systematic climate reporting for Ukrainian enterprises, demonstrating how proper leadership can drive environmental responsibility in challenging economic conditions. The project highlights Rozumna's ability to implement international sustainability standards while working within resource constraints and adapting global frameworks to local business contexts.
Educational Impact and Knowledge Dissemination
Rozumna has contributed significantly to expanding compliance education across Ukraine by creating two open educational courses and launching the country's first compliance-focused podcast. She participated in developing the "anti-corruption" course by the UN Global Compact and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, as well as the "how to build compliance and ensure business resilience" course on the idea. Business platform. These open programs have made compliance expertise accessible to companies of all sizes and have helped set consistent approaches to ethics and responsibility within Ukraine's business community.
Her podcast "Compliance Space" ranks among the top 100 business podcasts on Apple Podcasts in Ukraine, with over 70 episodes and over 1,000 listens. The program regularly discusses complex compliance topics in accessible terms, helping businesses overcome barriers to implementing ethical practices while fostering a broader understanding of compliance principles. Rozumna's LinkedIn presence has generated significant engagement, with posts garnering up to 30,000 views per month and connections nearly doubling from 4,800 to over 9,000 through organic reach.
Industry Recognition and Strategic Vision
Companies under Rozumna's leadership received recognition from the Ukrainian network of integrity and compliance in 2024 for transparency and responsibility in business, showcasing the effectiveness of her systematic approach to compliance implementation. She regularly participates in high-profile industry events, including the Compliance Leadership Forum 2025, where she presented "The Role of Leadership in Compliance: How to Achieve Strategic Results through Adaptive Leadership." Her active involvement with the National Agency for Corruption Prevention, particularly in developing the code of integrity and other business recommendations, serves as a bridge between government bodies, the business community, and compliance professionals.
Rozumna's approach combines deep technical expertise with structured implementation and public engagement, fostering a culture of integrity that extends beyond individual organizations to influence entire industry sectors. Her work influences daily business decisions, team culture development, reputation management, and the standards Ukrainian companies uphold across various industries. "All of these achievements are united by one goal: promoting a culture of integrity, transparency, and responsibility in Ukraine. During times of crisis, compliance becomes the cornerstone of trust in business," Rozumna stated.
"Rozumna's achievements demonstrate how principled leadership can drive systemic change in challenging environments. Her ability to maintain the highest international standards while adapting to local conditions exemplifies the type of innovative thinking that transforms entire industries," observed Alex Sterling at the Global Recognition Awards. "The recognition reflects her role in proving that ethical principles can serve as key resources for organizational stability and growth rather than merely regulatory requirements."
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