Tracy K. Bateman

With sanctions easing, Syria presents new investment opportunities—but also significant legal, security, and reputational risks. This post unpacks the shifting landscape and explains why enhanced due diligence is essential for any company considering entry into the Syrian market.

Standard background checks often miss critical red flags in executive hires. Kreller argues for deeper, investigator-led vetting to uncover issues like past fraud, misconduct, or false credentials. A real case revealed key risks missed by a routine check—proving that for high-impact roles, surface-level screening simply isn’t enough.

A long-standing client used Kreller Online (KOL) to manage third-party vendor onboarding and recertification. However, they maintained a separate, manual process to collect annual W9 forms—adding friction to their compliance and vendor management workflow.