Dennis van der Meer
Managing Partner – Compliance Champs Integrity & Investigations
Current Role
Dennis is co-founder and managing partner at Compliance Champs Integrity & Investigations B.V. Together with Boy Custers, he is responsible for the day-to-day management of this new entity within Compliance Champs. In his role, he leverages his broad knowledge and experience in forensic and compliance investigations, corporate intelligence, and open-source research, as well as compliance advisory.
Within investigations, Dennis focuses primarily on fact-finding, where it is essential to uncover relevant information by applying various investigative methods, such as data analysis, eDiscovery, and interview techniques. He also has extensive experience conducting open-source research for KYC screenings and customer due diligence, as well as integrity and reputation investigations to support investment decisions, including mergers and acquisitions.
Professional Experience and Qualities
Dennis combines his legal background (Master’s degree in Financial Law from Erasmus University) with a practical mindset. With more than fifteen years of experience in the field of forensic investigations, he has long been a certified fraud examiner (ACFE). His core areas of expertise include eDiscovery (certified eDiscovery specialist) and corporate intelligence. Thanks to his legal background, he is able to, either together with or on behalf of lawyers, get to the essence of a case and present relevant information in a professional and actionable manner.
In recent years, Dennis has also specialized in integrity and compliance advisory. He has supported organizations across various sectors in establishing compliance frameworks and improving or developing policies and procedures — ranging from KYC processes to whistleblower policies.
His practical mindset ensures that he consistently seeks the most pragmatic and suitable solution for each organization.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
In his free time, Dennis enjoys spending quality time with his family, snowboarding, running, and playing golf.
