KSAWERY GARAPICH
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Diligent Compliance Manager with 7 years of experience at a global aviation company. Experienced in optimising company compliance through considered and detailed regulation implementation, with extensive expertise in compliance training delivery, third-party vendor management, and corporate governance. Demonstrates a robust understanding of regulatory relationships and anti-money laundering principles. Proven track record in implementing comprehensive compliance programmes, ensuring data privacy awareness, and detecting fraud. Holds a project management certification and excels in ethical leadership, GDPR knowledge, contract management, policy enforcement, risk management expertise, and policy development. Committed to enhancing organisational integrity through effective compliance strategies and risk mitigation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Regional Legal & Compliance Manager, Regional Data Privacy Focal Point
Airbus Africa & Middle East FZE
Dubai, UAE
2026.02 - 2026.06
- Managed compliance and internal investigations across the region,
- Acting as corporate secretary,
- Reviewed contracts and agreements for consistency with laws, regulations, and policies.
- Advised on data protection issues and promoted a privacy culture across workforce levels.
Regional Export Control Manager, Regional Data Privacy Focal Point
Airbus Africa & Middle East FZE
Dubai, UAE
2024.09 - 2026.01
- Manage export control compliance across the region, including sanctions compliance processes.
Anti-Corruption Due Diligence Manager, Third Party Management
Airbus SAS
Toulouse, France
2022.03 - 2024.08
- Manage Airbus Group safety by reducing reputational, legal, and financial exposure. Mitigate non-compliance risks through routine checks and documentation reviews. Escalate emerging compliance issues to protect Airbus Group interests promptly.
Legal Counsel, Head of Legal and Compliance Department
Airbus Poland S.A.
Warsaw, Poland
2019.09 - 2022.02
- Mitigated potential litigation through proactive identification of legal risks in business transactions.
- Coordinated internal investigations for maintaining regulatory compliance and corporate integrity.
Counsel, Deputy Director of the Contract Law Department
Attorney General's Office of the Republic of Poland
Warsaw, Poland
2013.06 - 2019.08
- Handle litigation representation before common courts and supreme court hearings.
Senior Associate
Porwisz and Partners Law Firm
Krakow, Poland
2012.09 - 2013.05
- Provided legal advice to firm clients, covering litigation-related matters.
Associate
Mikulski & Partners Law Firm
Krakow,, Poland
2007.10 - 2012.09
- Conducted research for informed decision-making processes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Assisted colleagues in better team collaboration.
Education
Postgraduate Degree - Aviation Law
Lazarski University in Warsaw
Warsaw 10/2003 - 06/2014
Master of Laws - Law science
Jagiellonian University Faculty of Law and Administration
Krakow / Poland 10/2002 - 06/2007
High School Diploma -
VI Adam Mickiewicz High School in Krakow
Krakow 09/1997 - 06/2002
Skills
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Compliance program implementation
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Anti-Money laundering principles
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Compliance training delivery
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Third-Party vendor management
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Corporate governance understanding
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Regulatory relationship handling
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Export control and sanctions compliance
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Data privacy awareness
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Fraud detection proficiency
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Project management certification
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Ethical leadership
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Knowledge of GDPR
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Compliance programme creation
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Contract management
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Policy enforcement
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Risk management expertise
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Policy development
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Business ethics understanding
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B2B negotiation
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In-Depth industry knowledge
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Communication skills
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Leadership
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English - level B2/C1
2016 - Cambridge First Certificate in English
2018 - Legal English course
Spanish - level C1
1999 - Diploma Básico certificate
2002 - bilingual high school diploma
French - level A1/A2
Affiliations
- Sailing
- Hiking
- Bicycles
- Photography
- International law & geopolitics
Certification
Royal Yacht Association (RYA) Day Skipper certification
Accomplishments
Author of scientific articles dedicated to international aviation and space law
Timeline
Regional Legal & Compliance Manager, Regional Data Privacy Focal Point
Airbus Africa & Middle East FZE
2026.02 - 2026.06
Regional Export Control Manager, Regional Data Privacy Focal Point
Airbus Africa & Middle East FZE
2024.09 - 2026.01
Anti-Corruption Due Diligence Manager, Third Party Management
Airbus SAS
2022.03 - 2024.08
Legal Counsel, Head of Legal and Compliance Department
Airbus Poland S.A.
2019.09 - 2022.02
Counsel, Deputy Director of the Contract Law Department
Attorney General's Office of the Republic of Poland
2013.06 - 2019.08
Senior Associate
Porwisz and Partners Law Firm
2012.09 - 2013.05
Associate
Mikulski & Partners Law Firm
2007.10 - 2012.09
Postgraduate Degree - Aviation Law
Lazarski University in Warsaw
10/2003 - 06/2014
Master of Laws - Law science
Jagiellonian University Faculty of Law and Administration
10/2002 - 06/2007
High School Diploma -
VI Adam Mickiewicz High School in Krakow
09/1997 - 06/2002