Richard Bistrong

Richard Bistrong

Keynote Speaker: FCPA, Anti-Bribery, Ethics & Compliance Consultant

Richard Bistrong Biography

Richard Bistrong spent much of his career as an international sales executive and currently consults, writes and speaks on foreign bribery, ethics and compliance issues from that front-line perspective. Richard worked as the Vice President of International Sales for a large, publicly traded multinational, which also required him to live and work internationally.

For well over ten years, Bistrong traveled overseas in his sales responsibility for approximately 250 days a year. In 2007, Richard was targeted by the United States Department of Justice in a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) investigation and was terminated by his employer.

In that same year, as part of a cooperation agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and a subsequent Immunity From Prosecution Agreement in the United Kingdom, Bistrong assisted the U.S. Government, the U.K. Government, and other enforcement agencies in an undercover capacity in their investigations of FCPA, bribery and other criminal conspiracies.

In 2012, Bistrong was sentenced as part of a Plea Agreement, and served fourteen-and-a-half months at a U.S. Federal Prison Camp, returning home in December, 2013.

Through his consultancy, Front-Line Anti-Bribery LLC, Bistrong now conducts corporate workshops and keynotes to sales teams, leadership groups (including boards and C-suite executives) and compliance teams (including internal audit, finance and HR).

In person and virtually, Bistrong has presented to hundreds of diverse global multinationals in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

His speaking focuses on anti-bribery, ethics and compliance challenges, sharing his front-line experience and perspective on real-world corruption and compliance risk. Bistrong shares his journey from corruption to compliance to raise awareness and sensitivity with respect to ethical decision making.

Bistrong’s clients include Volkswagen, Novartis, Airbus, Kraft Heinz and Microsoft, among other Fortune 100 multinationals and global trade groups. Many of his clients have Bistrong return year after year, on a global and regional basis, for their annual leadership, compliance and sales meetings.

Bistrong was a former Member of the OECD, Secretary General High-Level Advisory Group on Integrity and Anti-Corruption. He is currently a faculty member of the Seton Hall Law School, Center for Health & Pharmaceutical Law & Policy. He is also a Contributing Editor of the FCPA Blog.

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Richard Bistrong Videos

Richard Bistrong - TEDx
Richard Bistrong - Benchmark of Ethical Culture
Richard Bistrong: Moving from corruption to compliance

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What topics does Richard Bistrong speak about?

Richard Bistrong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity, Business, Business Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Business Consulting, Finance, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability, ESG and TED.

Where does Richard Bistrong travel from?

Richard Bistrong generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Richard Bistrong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Ethics & Integrity, Business and Business Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Bistrong for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Richard Bistrong generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Andrew Fastow, David Allen and Helen Sharkey. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Bistrong for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 28/07/2025.

Richard Bistrong Videos

Richard Bistrong - TEDx
Richard Bistrong - Benchmark of Ethical Culture
Richard Bistrong: Moving from corruption to compliance
  • How do I book Richard Bistrong to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard Bistrong for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Richard Bistrong, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard Bistrong or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Richard Bistrong for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Richard Bistrong, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Bistrong, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Richard Bistrong speak about?

    Richard Bistrong is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics & Integrity, Business, Business Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, Motivational, Business Consulting, Finance, Strategic Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Sustainability, ESG and TED.
  • Where does Richard Bistrong travel from?

    Richard Bistrong generally travels from New York, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Richard Bistrong?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Bistrong for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Bistrong for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard Bistrong or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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