Membership Types

MEACA Membership Categories

MEACA brings together professionals, institutions, and public-sector leaders committed to strengthening ethics, compliance, and governance across the Middle East & Africa. You can easily choose the membership that best fits your role and goals. Remember, thanks to our partners, Membership is free until 2027!

1. Individual Professional Membership

For working professionals advancing integrity across organizations.

Gain full access to MEACA’s regional network, industry insights, and professional development opportunities.

What You Get

  • Access to all MEACA webinars, roundtables, and regional events
  • Professional tools, templates, and best-practice guidance
  • Networking with peers, experts, and industry leaders
  • Member discounts on conferences, training, and certifications
  • Eligibility to join committees and working groups
  • Opportunities to publish, speak, and contribute thought leadership

Best For: Compliance, ethics, audit, legal, risk, ESG, and governance professionals.

2. Student / Early Career Membership

For the next generation of compliance and ethics leaders.

Designed to support learning, career exploration, and early professional growth.

  • Foundational training sessions and skills workshops
  • Access to mentorship and career guidance from MEACA leaders
  • Priority access to internships and entry-level opportunities
  • Discounted pricing for all MEACA events
  • Early-career networking circles and community meetups

Best For: Students, recent graduates, and young professionals (0–3 years experience).

3. Academic / Research Partner Membership

For universities and researchers shaping the future of governance thinking.

Partner with MEACA to drive regional research, education, and innovation in ethics and compliance.

  • Collaboration on research, white papers, and thought leadership
  • Joint events, guest lectures, and academic programs
  • Visibility as an official MEACA Academic Partner
  • Access to MEACA’s cross-sector network and insights
  • Opportunities to contribute expertise to MEACA committees

Best For: Universities, professors, research institutions, and policy centers.

4. Government / Regulator Membership

For public-sector bodies guiding standards and oversight in the region.

Strengthen cooperation between government, regulators, and the private sector on shared integrity goals.

  • Participation in policy discussions and regulatory roundtables
  • Closed-door sessions for regulators and enforcement bodies
  • Access to MEACA research, regional updates, and analysis
  • Customized training and capacity-building support
  • Collaboration opportunities on guidance papers and regional initiatives

Best For: Regulatory authorities, ministries, enforcement agencies, central banks, and public integrity bodies.

Stephan Lutz

Board Member

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With over 12 years of experience in Forensic and Compliance, Stephan has developed broad expertise across industries such as automotive, airlines, and steel.

He has led FCPA investigations and implemented Compliance Management Systems to strengthen corporate integrity.

As Legal and Compliance Officer at Daimler Trucks Middle East & Africa, he was responsible for compliance risk assessments, due diligence, data protection, and export control. Stephan is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS).

He also serves as a board member of the Middle East & Africa Compliance Association (MEACA), supporting the advancement of compliance practices in the region.

Sidra Ghani

Board Member

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Sidra Ghani serves as Regional Corporate Counsel for a multinational company, where she provides strategic legal guidance across diverse markets.

As a dedicated board member of MEACA, she leads the Women in MEACA Sub-Committee, championing initiatives that empower and support women in the profession.

She brings a wealth of corporate experience and a strong commitment to advancing equity, leadership, and professional excellence within the community.

Elvis Angyiembe

Co-Chairman Emeritus & Co Founder

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Elvis Angyiembe is a seasoned compliance and risk management professional with extensive experience working with multinationals and regulators worldwide.

As a founding member of MEACA, he helps shape regional dialogue and set standards that balance global best practices with local realities.

He is also an author and recognized speaker on youth empowerment, anti-corruption, regulatory innovation, and the role of emerging technologies in compliance.

Tomell Ceasar

President and Co-Founder

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Tomell deSilva Ceasar is a global ethics and compliance leader with nearly two decades of experience shaping governance across high-risk markets and 80+ countries.

As Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of MEACA, he champions ethical leadership in the Middle East and Africa.

Recognized by Forbes and Compliance & Ethics Professional Magazine, his work bridges corporate reform with a deeper mission: making integrity a lived human discipline and foundation for trust.