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The first, largest and only compliance organization spanning the Middle East and Africa region.

Since 2022, the MEA region’s leading institutional home for the compliance community.

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Empowering Ethical Progress Across the Middle East and Africa

 As a fully volunteer-based organization, everything we do stems from our passionate commitment to building a future where integrity is inseparable from progress.

Our focus is simple yet transformative: to support the people and institutions driving ethical change across the Middle East and Africa.

MEACA Announces Exclusive Institutional Partnership with Covington & Burling LLP

MEACA is proud to announce an Exclusive Institutional Partnership with Covington & Burling LLP, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing compliance, governance, and regulatory excellence across the Middle East and Africa.

As MEACA’s Founding Institutional Partner, Covington will collaborate on strategic thought leadership, executive engagement initiatives, and programs that support the continued growth of the compliance profession throughout the region. Together, we are helping shape the future of compliance leadership across MEA.

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Stephan Lutz

Board Member

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With over 14 years of experience in Forensic and Compliance, Stephan has developed broad expertise across industries such as automotive, airlines, and steel.

He has participated in FCPA investigations and implemented Compliance Management Systems to strengthen corporate integrity.

During his career he was responsible for compliance risk assessments, due diligence, data protection, and export control. Stephan is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional International (CCEP-I), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

He serves since 2023 as a board member of the Middle East & Africa Compliance Association (MEACA), supporting the advancement of compliance practices in the region.

Sidra Ghani

Vice President

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Sidra Ghani serves as Regional Corporate Counsel for a multinational company, where she provides strategic legal guidance across diverse markets.

As a dedicated board member of MEACA, she leads the Women in MEACA Sub-Committee, championing initiatives that empower and support women in the profession.

She brings a wealth of corporate experience and a strong commitment to advancing equity, leadership, and professional excellence within the community.

Elvis Angyiembe

Co-Chairman Emeritus & Co Founder

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Elvis Angyiembe is a seasoned compliance and risk management professional with extensive experience working with multinationals and regulators worldwide.

As a founding member of MEACA, he helps shape regional dialogue and set standards that balance global best practices with local realities.

He is also an author and recognized speaker on youth empowerment, anti-corruption, regulatory innovation, and the role of emerging technologies in compliance.

Tomell Ceasar

President and Co-Founder

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Tomell deSilva Ceasar is a global ethics and compliance leader with nearly two decades of experience shaping governance across high-risk markets and 80+ countries.

As Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of MEACA, he champions ethical leadership in the Middle East and Africa.

Recognized by Forbes and Compliance & Ethics Professional Magazine, his work bridges corporate reform with a deeper mission: making integrity a lived human discipline and foundation for trust.