Masterclass

Identifying Foreign Ownership Risk in Supply Chains

Foreign Ownership, Control, and Influence (FOCI) regulations are no longer confined to defense contractors. Section 847 of the FY20 NDAA, Section 889, and the BIS Connected Vehicles Rule now extend to all commercial businesses. Ownership is now a core risk vector – and name-based screening is no longer sufficient. Learn how to identify and triage foreign ownership risk at scale.

45 min

US supply chain risk management has undergone a fundamental shift in response to national security regulations and mandates. Compliance is no longer just about what you buy, where it was made, or from whom – who owns or influences suppliers is now a core concern of risk management. Originally focused on defense contractors, FOCI regulations now extend to all commercial businesses, even those without classified government contracts. Organizations still relying on name-based screening are falling behind. The leaders winning today are those mapping ownership structures across direct and indirect suppliers using unified data and risk intelligence to efficiently triage and mitigate this risk.

In This Session

  • The Evolution of FOCI

    How regulations have expanded from Section 847 (FY20 NDAA) to Section 889 and the BIS Connected Vehicles Rule, creating ownership screening mandates for all commercial businesses

  • Why Name-Based Checks Fall Short

    Understand the limitations of traditional screening and why beneficial ownership intelligence is now critical

  • Identifying Hidden Ownership Risk

    Case studies showing how opaque ownership structures and foreign control can be discovered through connected data

  • Efficient Triage and Mitigation

    Best practices for prioritizing risk and responding to the most critical ownership exposure

Who Should Watch

This webinar is built for teams managing supply chain risk and regulatory compliance. If you’re responsible for identifying and mitigating foreign ownership exposure – this session is for you. We’re specifically speaking to:

  • Supply Chain Risk Leaders

    Directors and managers driving supplier visibility and de-risking across direct and indirect tiers

  • Trade Compliance Officers

    Professionals navigating FOCI regulations, export controls, and sanctions frameworks

  • Sourcing & Procurement Managers

    Teams evaluating and qualifying new suppliers with ownership transparency in mind

  • Government Regulators

    Analysts enforcing FOCI and national security frameworks across commercial supply chains

CE Credits:

Attendees of this webinar are eligible for one (1) continuing education (CE) credit for CCS/MCS and LCB credit types from the NCBFAA Educational Institute (NEI) for 100% attendance.

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Ryan Burnette

Special Counsel | Covington

Ryan advises on federal contracting compliance and government investigations related to defense and intelligence contracting, cybersecurity, and supply chain security. He has assisted industry clients with complex civil and criminal investigations and previously served in the Office of Federal Procurement Policy in the Executive Office of the President.

Phil Kittock

Lead Analytical Content Manager | Sayari

Phil leads analytic content production at Sayari. He previously led analyst teams in investigative services and was a Senior Analyst and Program Director at C4ADS, an investigative nonprofit, where he conducted public data investigations into transnational illicit networks.

Map Ownership Risk Across Your Supply Chain

Identify foreign ownership exposure at scale using unified corporate and trade data. See how Sayari helps you efficiently triage and mitigate FOCI compliance risk.