LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsieetienne/

Elsie Etienne is a global trade and regulatory compliance professional with experience advising
on cross-border trade operations, regulatory risk, export control and international compliance
frameworks in the private sector. Her work bridges trade compliance, governance, and practical
business implementation in international and multinational environments. She brings a strong
understanding of stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking, with a particular interest in
advancing women’s participation and visibility in international trade. Elsie is keen to contribute
actively to OWIT UK’s governance, strategic development, partnerships, and programme of
events.

Key skills: International trade & compliance · Strategic planning · Governance
awareness/organisation · Stakeholder engagement

Engagement & recognition: Featured speaker at Deloitte Global Trade Summit 2023 and Customs
Compliance in the UK Conference by NielsonSmith 2026. Recipient of the Young Trader of the Year
Award, 2023 (Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade Awards) for contributions to
international trade compliance. Finalist in multiple categories at the International Compliance
Association Compliance Awards (2024/2025), including Compliance Team of the Year – Non
Financial Services, Young Rising Star, Compliance Communication Campaign of the Year,
Compliance Culture Initiative of the Year, and Training Initiative of the Year. Italian.