Douglas Fries

Douglas Fries has extensive work experience in the field of compliance and risk consulting. Douglas currently works as a Senior Compliance Counsel at Workhuman since 2020. Prior to that, they worked at KPMG from 2014 to 2019 as a Manager in Advisory - Risk Consulting. In this role, they led complex international projects, specializing in areas such as FCPA/anti-corruption, sanctions/trade compliance, securities regulations, data privacy, and healthcare regulations. Douglas also provided services including corporate investigations, compliance control design, risk assessments, complex data analytics, due diligence, and litigation support.

Before their role as Manager, Douglas worked as the National Lead Training SME at KPMG from 2012 to 2013. In 2009, they served as a Manager in Forensic Advisory Services, where they managed complex engagements and led investigations and compliance program assessments in various sectors including life sciences, technology, healthcare, and financial services. Douglas also designed and led project management office functions.

Prior to their managerial roles, Douglas worked as a Senior Associate in Forensic Advisory Services at KPMG from 2005 to 2008. In this role, they gained experience in forensic investigations and compliance.

Douglas Fries completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at Case Western Reserve University from 1998 to 2002. Douglas then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Accountancy degree from the same university in 2001-2002. Continuing their studies, Douglas earned a Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University in 2002-2005.