​Samantha Gompel works for the IPR and Health & Safety Program within the Enforcement and Compliance Directorate at the World Customs Organization (WCO). Capturing the attention of Customs officers and industries worldwide and ensuring their vigilance with regards to counterfeit products is at the heart of the WCO IPR and Health and Safety Program. With the protection of consumer health and safety as a key priority, the WCO is extremely active in delivering extensive capacity building actions, developing various enforcement tools and coordinating efforts of its Members and related international organizations. Samantha has been participating in and coordinating the WCO IPR operational and promotional activities for the past two years. Her previous experience includes 5 years working for a well-established European publication, following a previous 5 years spent in the private sector.
