About Us

Our Team

Paul Paquette’s business career has seen him work as an Internal Auditor & Management Advisor in the financial services industry, with particular focus in the life & health insurance industry. Paul’s experience includes: process re-engineering; business strategy evaluations; business risk management; expense re-alignment initiatives; investment, operational and technology audits; key control reviews; system development projects; fraud investigations and regulatory compliance.

Prior to co-founding Ethidex Inc. in 2004, Paul worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Advisory Services and the Internal Audit Departments of the Confederation Life Group of Companies and the Canadian Branch of Mutual Omaha Insurance Company.

Paul is also a qualified teacher in the North American Pathwork Association and President of the International Pathwork Foundation, a philanthropic position. The Pathwork is a well-recognized spiritual program for fostering self-understanding, personal growth and creative expression.

"Attempting GRC without a service like Ethidex is like going to a car rally without a car.  We’re here to help you get the GRC system you need."

Rifat Caglayan joined Ethidex Inc. in May 2018 as the Market Development Manager responsible for expanding Ethidex internationally, and currently is the Head of German Operations at Ethidex GmbH.

Rifat is a seasoned international banker and has worked in various countries including the United States, Canada and Turkey. Most recently, he served as the general manager of the US branch operations of the largest Turkish bank based in New York City. In addition to being responsible for overseeing daily operations, he developed and implemented measures to achieve full compliance with state, federal and international regulations. 

Rifat also worked as an independent consultant in the areas of strategy, corporate restructuring, Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) and regulatory compliance in the US.   

Rifat is a past representative for Darussafaka Society to the United Nations in New York, a member of Elisha Kent Kane Historical Society in New York, and a member of Darussafaka Society in Istanbul.

Rifat studied banking at Istanbul University. 

"Businesses in Germany and in the EU are faced with the challenge of managing ever-increasing regulatory requirements. Our turnkey solution enables you to build, maintain, and manage a prudent regulatory compliance management system which helps you to streamline your internal practices as well as satisfy regulatory requirements with ease"

With over 25 years in Software Development, Sue leads the overall Technology Strategy and Product Development for Ethidex.  She is responsible for supporting and enhancing Ethidex’s proprietary software Compliance Office™, working with hosting providers to ensure that Ethidex clients have a safe and secure data environment, and supporting all Ethidex clients, either directly or indirectly, to ensure their needs are met.

Sue’s educational background includes a BA in Math and French from the University of Toronto, along with several other courses in computer programming, leadership, finance and human resources.

"My goal is to ensure that our clients have a solid application to help them do their job, that we help them whenever needed in a fast and efficient manner and that we listen to client feedback to enhance the system and end up with happy, productive users"

As Manager, Marketing and Client Support of Ethidex GmbH, Yves is responsible for training and supporting our clients to ensure that users get the most value out of our service offer.

Prior to joining Ethidex GmbH, Yves headed the group-wide marketing department of a B2B-Wholesaler. In this role he implemented sales activities and events, as well as, aided in the development of customer-oriented E-Business platforms. During his studies, Yves gained experience in Sustainable Banking and Environmental Management.

Yves' qualifications include a MBA from TU Bergakademie Freiberg, as well as, certifications in leadership, online marketing and occupational safety. Over 10 years of teaching experience (Economics / English) at German private and public schools round off his portfolio.

“It is a great feeling to be able to aid our clients in achieving their compliance goals. We do this by providing top-notch products and excellent training and support”

About Fieldfisher

Fieldfisher Plog Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB is a European law firm with market leading practices in many of the world's most dynamic sectors. They are a forward-thinking organisation with a sector focus on Technology, Manufacturing and Finance & Financial Services. Fieldfisher manages entrepreneurial risk and handles legal complexity. Their clients choose to work with them because they deliver economical, pragmatic and creative solutions on schedule and on budget. The firm's legal know-how extends in particular to the areas of commercial and corporate law, banking and capital markets law, information technology law, intellectual property, antitrust & compliance, labor law, real estate law, and conflict resolution. 

About Hoffmann Liebs

Hoffmann Liebs Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten mbB operates with more than 60 lawyers in Düsseldorf. Since 1979, the firm has been advising medium-sized companies and international corporations as well as the public sector on complex and demanding business law mandates. 
The competence ranges from comprehensive business law support to advice on complex transactions and unusual  specialised matters. Hoffmann Liebs combines years of practical experience with the distinctive law specializations.
The range of advice offered by the firm covers almost all areas of law relevant to corporate practice. The clients include start-ups,  SME´s  as well as companies listed on  the DAX, MDAX or foreign stock exchanges and the public sector.