EMEA Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance Director

About This Role

• The Role and Impact Intel is seeking an experienced, motivated, and strategic leader to join our team as the EMEA Export Controls & Sanctions Compliance Director.
• In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Intel's global operations remain compliant with export controls and sanctions laws and regulations while driving business growth across the EMEA region.
• You will oversee strategies that shape export and sanctions regulations, collaborating closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to enable Intel's success in a fast-changing trade environment.
• This role provides strategic leadership, manages regulatory risk, and represents Intel before authorities and industry bodies.
• As a passionate advocate for Intel's culture and values, you will lead by example, foster a positive team environment, and support organizational health.
• This is an unparalleled opportunity to make a meaningful impact on Intel's regulatory engagement, risk management programs, and export-related processes, ensuring best-in-class outcomes that contribute to our mission of creating world-changing technology.
• Key Responsibilities Lead team responsible for compliance with export controls and sanctions compliance across EMEA, including EU level, national, and applicable U.S. re export requirements.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-risk regulatory matters.
• Define and drive EMEA regulatory strategy aligned with business priorities and global trade governance.
• Advise senior business leaders on compliant, commercially viable solutions.
• Represent Intel before EMEA regulatory authorities and engage with relevant trade associations.
• Maintain effectiveness of Intel's EMEA export controls and sanctions compliance program.
• Lead export and sanctions compliance activities for EMEA related M&A.
• Develop and sustain a high performing regional compliance team.
• Serve as a role model for Intel's culture and values within the organization, fostering an inclusive and productive environment.
• Inspire and develop team capabilities, ensuring alignment with Intel's strategic vision.
• Required Skills & Experience Expertise in EU export controls and sanctions compliance, risk management, and related processes.
• Proficiency in policy development, advocacy, and strategic thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and drive results in a complex global environment.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-jurisdictional regulatory risks.
• Preferred Skills & Experience Demonstrated leadership in a regional or global compliance organization.
• Exceptional executive presence with strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience engaging with regulators, authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to coach and mentor others, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Experience in building inclusive teams and promoting a collaborative culture.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver solutions in a dynamic trade environment.