Qatar Foundation Center Director, Claudia Starr, earns Corporate Compliance designation

According to The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), who made the announcement, "The individual who earns CCEP certification is a professional with knowledge of relevant regulations and expertise in compliance processes."

"This professional certification provides individuals from all industries with the platform to demonstrate their knowledge and expertise in compliance and ethics,"

said CCEP Chair Debbie Troklas.

The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics is the definitive accrediting organization for corporate compliance and ethics professionals globally and currently has over 1500 international members, including Fortune 500 companies.

Six hundred ethics professionals in private and public corporations, as well as non-profit organizations worldwide have received the CCEP designation to date.

A native of Portland, Oregon (USA), Starr, joined Qatar Foundation in early 2006.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to join SCCE's prestigious organization and be part of an international standard for corporate compliance and ethics. I am indeed fortunate to be aligned with Al Shaqab and Qatar Foundation," said Starr.

"Together these organizations have a proactive approach to important initiatives that have placed them in the global leadership forefront. Creating a culture of corporate and organizational transparency mitigates potential risk and reinforces the single most essential element for success that any corporation or organization can possess-Trust," she added.

Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar. This was one of his early initiatives, a testament to the importance attached to Qatar Foundation's mission of creating human capital and building a knowledge-based society.

Chaired by Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, Qatar Foundation has grown to more than 30 member organizations that are committed to excellence in education, scientific research and community development. And central to this mission is a determination to defend and develop Qatar's unique heritage and culture.