Trade and customs
10 export compliance consultants
Each export compliance consultant on this list has advised companies on export compliance and export controls, either at a consulting firm or through their own practice. A reader can learn how export compliance consultants advise companies on ITAR, the EAR and related export control questions.
Professionals to explore
01—10David Hayes
LinkedInExperience: Director · David Hayes-Export Controls
Director at David Hayes-Export Controls since 2007. The profile describes an independent consultant in export controls with both an industry and a regulator's perspective, who is also Director of UK Affairs for the consultancy MK Trade Compliance Group. Former Head of Export Controls at Rolls-Royce (2003–2007) and Head of Export Controls at Goodrich (2000–2003).
David Will
LinkedInExperience: Consultant - Defense & Aerospace Contracts and Export Compliance · Self-employed
Self-employed Consultant - Defense & Aerospace Contracts and Export Compliance since 2022, offering consulting services in contracts and export compliance per the profile. Former Sr Director of Contracts and Trade Compliance at AV (2016–2022), Director of Contracts, Pricing and Trade Compliance at Ontic (2011–2016) and Director of Contracts and Trade Compliance at Parker Meggitt (2007–2011).
Eric Rudolph
LinkedInExperience: Managing Director, Export Controls & Sanctions Leader for the Americas · FTI Consulting
Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting since 2025. Former Managing Director, Export Controls & Sanctions Leader for the Americas (2024), Managing Director, Export Controls, Sanctions & Trade Practice (2021–2024) and Senior Director, Export Controls and Sanctions Practice (2019–2021) at FTI Consulting. The profile describes supporting clients across industries with economic sanctions compliance, export controls regulation and trade compliance.
Jason D. Knowles
LinkedInExperience: Senior Consultant, ITAR EAR Export · Orchid LLC
Senior Consultant, ITAR EAR Export at Orchid LLC since 2020, and U.S. Export Control and Compliance Advisor and Consultant Principal at JK Alliance Export Controls and Compliance Services (SDVOB) since 2018. The profile also lists U.S. Export Controls and Compliance Sr Advisor at Strategic Aerospace & Defense Advisors (STRADA) since 2021, and describes ITAR and EAR export control and compliance consulting.
Jim Anzalone
LinkedInExperience: President · Compliance Assurance, Corporation
President of Compliance Assurance, Corporation, a current role on the profile, which describes the firm as specializing in global trade compliance solutions. The profile says this work has involved consulting firms of all sizes around the world on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) rules.
John Black
LinkedInExperience: Export Compliance Consultant · John Black & Associates, Export Compliance Consulting
Export Compliance Consultant at John Black & Associates, Export Compliance Consulting, a current role on the profile, which lists public seminars and in-house training on US export controls in this role. The profile also lists a former Instructor role at the Export Compliance Training Institute that ended in 2020, and a former Export Administration Specialist role at the Department of Commerce (1984–1988).
Matt Doyle
LinkedInExperience: Independent Consultant - Export Regulatory Compliance and Licensing Management-Administration · AGILITY EXPORT COMPLIANCE | LICENSING EXPERTS
Independent Consultant - Export Regulatory Compliance and Licensing Management-Administration at AGILITY EXPORT COMPLIANCE | LICENSING EXPERTS since 2020. The profile summary says this career has included advising four of the world's largest aerospace & defense contractors for international sales and sourcing regulatory planning purposes. Former Deputy Director at Lockheed Martin (2014–2020) and Senior Manager, Export Licensing at BAE Systems Inc. (2001–2006).
Scott Gearity
LinkedInExperience: Principal Consultant · Trade Controls Consulting
Principal Consultant at Trade Controls Consulting, a current role on the profile, and former President of the Export Compliance Training Institute (ECTI) (2015–2025). The profile says this consulting practice helps businesses, governments and other institutions understand and cope with U.S. export controls and sanctions, advising and training clients on the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Former Export Compliance Manager at Microsoft (2003–2004).
Susan E. Hall
LinkedInExperience: Independent Consultant International Traffic in Arms Regulations · Susan E Hall Consulting Services
Independent Consultant International Traffic in Arms Regulations at Susan E Hall Consulting Services since 2009. The profile summarizes experience in business development and export compliance strategies with companies that manufacture and sell items on the United States Munitions List (USML) and the Commerce Control List (CCL).
Tina Seale
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Managing Consultant, Export Controls & US Gov't Compliance · BRG
Sr. Managing Consultant, Export Controls & US Gov't Compliance at BRG since 2026, and former Senior Consultant at Aerospace Exports Incorporated (2024–2026). The profile describes experience designing, implementing and operating global trade compliance programs, with expertise spanning U.S. export controls (EAR and ITAR) and sanctions and embargo programs. Former Regional Trade Compliance Officer and Empowered Official at Smiths Detection (2020–2023).
Choose the right perspective
Match the consultant to your question, since some profiles center on export licensing for aerospace and defense work while others cover broader export controls, sanctions or training. Ask which regulations and agencies their recent client work has involved and whether they have worked with companies of your size and product type.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide whether our products, software and technical data fall under ITAR or the EAR, and how should we classify them?
- 02What does a practical export compliance program look like for a company of our size, and what should we put in place first?
- 03When do we need an export license or agreement, and how long does it usually take to get one approved?
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