
Daniel Onyango
Chief AML-/ Compliance Officer
Daniel brings extensive experience in compliance, contract management, and regulatory advisory. In his most recent role, he served as compliance key function for a Cologne-based insurance company, overseeing regulatory affairs, advising the executive board and supervisory board, and leading the development and growth of the compliance department. Prior to this role, Daniel gained significant experience working in the legal departments of global corporations, including Parker Hannifin and one of Germany’s foremost law firms, Hengeler Mueller.
His work at Vertevis focuses on advising both management and Vertevis on legal, regulatory, and finance compliance matters, with a particular emphasis on the implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Compliance Management System. Daniel is responsible for ensuring adherence to anti-money laundering regulations and for overseeing all related monitoring activities. In addition to his legal and compliance responsibilities, he has extensive experience in managing regulatory audits and interactions with supervisory authorities and other external bodies.
Daniel has been a member of the Chief Compliance Officer Leadership Circle at the German Institute for Legal Departments and Corporate Counsel (diruj) since March 2023.
Daniel studied law at the Universities of Würzburg and Bonn. During his legal clerkship, he trained with the German Federal Competition Authority.