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Complying with international trade regulations on a worldwide basis is a difficult task. Lack of knowledge of trade compliance or failure to comply with import-export regulations can slow down your global supply chain and result in huge penalties, avoidable delays and additional tariff costs. 

• Importance and impact of Global Trade Compliance (GTC) (import, export rules)
• An overview of the CBP CEE program and an introduction to the PHC CEE. CBP’s enforcement trends and penalties
• Best practices for developing a world class Global Trade Compliance program 
• How to avoid common “red flags” errors and what not to do with respect to biotech/pharma imports from a CBP/CEE perspective?
• Beneficial services of the CBP Center for excellence for Pharma, Healthcare and Chemicals (PHC- CEE)

JoAnne Colonnello - Center Director, Pharmaceuticals, Health and Chemicals (PHC); Centers of Excellence and Expertise (CEE). 

She oversees all CBP Trade activities nationally as related to the import and export of pharmaceuticals, health, and chemical merchandise. Prior responsibility included serving as the Assistant Port Director for the Trade Operations Division in the Port of New York/Newark. Ms. Colonnello has held temporary positions as the Director for Cargo at the National Targeting Center and the Assistant Director Field Operations for Trade and Cargo Security in the New York Field Office.

Ania Hajdukiewicz - Global Head, Trade Compliance, Novartis BioMedical Research.

She leads a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring compliance with international trade laws and regulations, driving efficiency and integrity across global operations. She has been instrumental in fostering strong relationships with government agencies and service providers. Ania has held pivotal roles at Biogen, CH Robinson, and Kuehne + Nagel. Her expertise in compliance management, process optimization, and team leadership 

Steve Johnsen - Vice President, International Trade Compliance, Bayer. and former chairman of the American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI),

Steve has built the business processes and systems for international trade compliance over two decades. He administers the policies and procedures, auditing and training programs and is responsible for administration of customs business activities and export controls across all Bayer businesses.

Deep SenGupta (Moderator): Founder, DSG Global

DSG is a leading consulting firm specializing in international trade compliance and training. DSG Global helps companies understand complex international trade rules and build trade compliance programs. It is the recipient of the President's E-award for export service. Prior to founding DSG Global in 2014, Deep was at FedEx from 2002-2014 where he helped create FedEx’s regulatory consulting group and at KPMG Tax & Customs practice in Asia. Deep has assisted the US Government agencies (BIS, CBP, District Export Council) involved in imports as well as exports, as a subject matter expert. He is also a license customs broker.

ABOUT BSMA

Since its inception in 2007, BSMA is a global organization that fosters Innovation and adoption of best practices, shared knowledge and experience, disruptive technologies, and talent development within the end-to-end supply chain of the Life Sciences industry. With offices in California (USA), Brussels (Belgium) and Mumbai (India), BSMA promotes collaboration and networking between professionals of the biotech, pharmaceutical, academic, and medical diagnostics enterprises. The Alliance partners with industry, academia, foundations, suppliers, technology enablers, research institutions, trade organizations, and the government to improve productivity, quality, product and service integrity, risk mitigation, managerial talent development, and patient care globally. It is also the home of start-ups.