Cumplen - Compliance Professionals Association

What Cumplen - Compliance Professionals Association does

Cumplen (legal name: CUMPLEN ASOCIACIÓN DE PROFESIONALES DE CUMPLIMIENTO NORMATIVO) is a Madrid-based, non-profit professional association founded in 2014 that serves the regulatory compliance community in Spain. Its membership comprises approximately 90 corporate members and over 900 individual compliance professionals spanning compliance officers, ethics and risk managers, DPOs, legal counsel, and internal auditors across industries including financial services, energy, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare. The association is governed by an elected Junta Directiva led by President Miguel Soler Ruiz-Boada (General Counsel at Prosegur) and Vice Presidents Miquel Fortuny Cendra and Carlos A. Sáiz Peña, with an operational team of approximately 29 employees.

Its core products are two professional certification tracks—Compliance Certification and Whistleblowing Channel Management Certification—delivered through homologated courses audited by Cumplen's Certification Commission. These are complemented by two flagship annual events (Congreso CUMPLEN Madrid, now in its 11th edition, and One Day Compliance Barcelona, in its 9th edition), regional events in Valencia, Galicia, and Catalonia, a monthly research series (Papers CUMPLEN), a mentorship program, a job board, an annual magazine (Revista SIC), and a managed whistleblowing/ethical channel platform (Canal Ético). Cumplen does not develop proprietary technology beyond a website and member portal; its core "platform" is the community itself, the certification authority, and the accumulated content library including the TRAC-ESPAÑA corporate transparency report co-produced with Transparency International España.

Cumplen's revenue model is community-led and event-driven: €100/year individual professional memberships form the recurring base, supplemented by corporate membership tiers, non-member event registration fees (€218 for Congreso CUMPLEN MAD26), event sponsorships (€2,500+ per package, with KPMG, Marsh, EQS, Dow Jones, LRN, and Esteve among named sponsors), and partner training programs distributed through universities and training providers (EIP, UNIR, AENOR, Tirant Formación, UIC Barcelona, Lefebvre). Go-to-market relies on professional networking, referrals, and partnerships with law firms and consulting firms rather than outbound sales, reflecting the association's role as a neutral, plural forum for the compliance profession.

Name

Cumplen - Compliance Professionals Association

Legal name

CUMPLEN ASOCIACIÓN DE PROFESIONALES DE CUMPLIMIENTO NORMATIVO

Website

https://cumplen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cumplen is a Madrid-based non-profit professional association founded in 2014 that serves Spain's regulatory compliance community through certification programs, annual congresses, training partnerships, and a professional network spanning approximately 90 corporate members and over 900 individual compliance professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Compliance Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL)

Keywords

• Compliance professional certification
• Regulatory compliance training
• Whistleblowing channel management
• Compliance professional association
• Corporate compliance events

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from annual membership fees. Professional members pay €100 per year, which includes free access to the annual congress in Madrid, One Day Compliance events, and other association-organized activities. Corporate membership tiers are also available.
2. Event Registration Fees: Non-members pay registration fees to attend Cumplen events. The Congreso CUMPLEN MAD26 charges €218 (incl. VAT) for non-associate in-person attendance. Sponsorship packages for events are also available at €2,500 for non-members.
3. Sponsorship and Patronage: Companies can sponsor Cumplen events and activities. Various sponsorship tiers exist including Host Sponsor, Connection Sponsor, and Projection Sponsor for events like One Day Compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Cumplen is a non-profit professional association that sells annual membership subscriptions (€100/year for individual professionals) and provides regulatory compliance certification programs, annual congresses, approved training programs, mentorship, and member services to compliance professionals in Spain. The association runs two flagship certification tracks (Compliance and Whistleblowing Channel Management), organizes major annual events in Madrid and Barcelona, and delivers content through Papers CUMPLEN research, the SIC annual magazine, and a job board. Corporate sponsorships and event registration fees from non-members supplement membership revenue.

Product overview

Cumplen is a non-profit professional association for compliance officers in Spain, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of professional development services. The portfolio centers on two main certification tracks (Compliance and Whistleblowing Channel Management), complemented by flagship annual events (CUMPLEN MAD26 congress and ONE DAY COMPLIANCE Barcelona), training programs with homologated courses, the Papers CUMPLEN research series, a mentorship program, the SIC annual magazine, a job board, and a newsletter. The association also provides access to an ethical channel platform (Canal Ético) for whistleblowing management. Together, these services form a unified professional development ecosystem supporting compliance officers throughout their careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificación en Compliance Professional certification program for compliance officers, involving course homologation, certification basis, and renewal processes. Designed for compliance professionals seeking formal credentials in regulatory compliance, with certification granted by CUMPLEN's dedicated Certification Commission.
• Certificación en Gestión de Canales de Denuncia Professional certification for whistleblowing channel management, including course homologation and renewal processes for GCD (Gestión de Canales de Denuncia) professionals. Designed for compliance and ethics officers responsible for operating internal reporting systems.
• Congreso CUMPLEN Madrid Annual flagship congress held in Madrid celebrating Día CUMPLEN de la Integridad Empresarial, featuring expert panels on compliance challenges and trends. Free for CUMPLEN members; €218 (VAT included) for non-member in-person attendance.
• One Day Compliance Barcelona Annual compliance conference held in Barcelona, focusing on ethics, corporate culture, and risk management excellence. University-hosted event featuring expert speakers and networking opportunities.
• Programa de Mentoring CUMPLEN Mentorship program connecting experienced compliance professionals with newer members for professional development and knowledge sharing. The 2025-2026 edition has its first call closed and is preparing for additional iterations.
• Formación Homologada CUMPLEN Approved training programs in compliance and whistleblowing channel management, including courses for expert witness certification in compliance (Peritos en Compliance). Delivered through partner organizations including EIP, UNIR, Tirant Formación, and AENOR, with members receiving up to 50% discount on inscriptions.
• Zona Empleo (#RedCumplen) Job board offering compliance-related employment opportunities sourced from InfoJobs and corporate members. Available with preferential access to members and serves as both a member value-add and a member acquisition tool.
• Canal Ético Whistleblowing/ethical channel platform operated as a third-party service (canaletico.app) provided to organizations to manage internal reporting systems. Member benefit associated with CUMPLEN's certification track in whistleblowing channel management.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90 companies and 900+ professionals as members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• Transparency International EspañamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022CUMPLEN impulsed and co-financed the TRAC-ESPAÑA 2022 report (Índice de Transparencia Corporativa en Integridad, Cumplimiento y Derechos Humanos de las Empresas del IBEX-35). This collaboration positions CUMPLEN as a key player in corporate transparency initiatives in Spain.
• ENFCO (European Network for Compliance Officers)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020CUMPLEN is a member of ENFCO since 2020. Through this network, CUMPLEN participates in international webinars, shares best practices with European compliance organizations, and collaborates on initiatives like the ENFCO Framework for whistleblowing channel management (Marco ENFCO).
• UNE (Asociación Española de Normalización)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUMPLEN became an official Adhered Member (Miembro Adherido) of UNE on July 14. This membership allows CUMPLEN to participate in UNE Technical Standardization Committees and offer members special conditions including 20% discounts on UNE standards and training courses from AENOR Internacional S.A.U.
• AENORmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUMPLEN has a collaboration agreement with AENOR providing exclusive benefits to members including 20% discount on open classroom courses, 20% discount on online courses, 10% on Master's programs, 5% on AENOR certifications, and 20% discount on UNE standards. AENOR also manages FUNDAE bonuses free of charge for CUMPLEN members.
• UIC Barcelona (Universitat Internacional de Catalunya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUIC Barcelona hosts the annual One Day Compliance Barcelona event. The university serves as the venue host and academic collaborator for this key regional compliance event, with university leadership participating in opening ceremonies.
• EIP (International Business School)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEIP offers the Master's in Data Protection Audit, Risk Management and Cyber Compliance, which is audited and certified by CUMPLEN for compliance certification. The program includes a compliance module where students can earn the CUMPLEN Compliance Certificate plus one year of association membership.
• UNIR (Universidad Internacional de La Rioja)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUNIR collaborates with CUMPLEN to offer Master's programs with special conditions for members. CUMPLEN shares UNIR educational offerings with its members through newsletters and website.
• LefebvreGTM or Marketing PartnerLefebvre partners with CUMPLEN to offer members a 30% discount on the AI, Law and Business Congress. Lefebvre representatives participate in CUMPLEN events as speakers and sponsors.
• ISMS ForumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerISMS Forum collaborates with CUMPLEN as an associated entity. CUMPLEN members receive exclusive invitations to ISMS Forum events including the Forum de la Privacidad and cybersecurity forums.
• Tirant FormaciónminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTirant Formación offers the Specialist Program in Compliance, which has been certified by a CUMPLEN expert commission for quality and content approval. CUMPLEN members receive preferential rates.
• REA (Registro de Economistas Auditores) - CGEEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerREA is a collaborating entity of CUMPLEN. They co-promote events such as the 14th Audit Meeting where CUMPLEN members receive preferential access.
• DIRSE (Directores de Responsabilidad Social)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDIRSE collaborates with CUMPLEN on events, particularly those related to sustainability and ESG. DIRSE representatives participate in CUMPLEN events as speakers.
• EQS GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEQS Group is a Connection Sponsor and organizer of EQS Connect events that CUMPLEN collaborates on. EQS Circle Barcelona on whistleblowing is organized with EQS support. EQS representatives participate in CUMPLEN events.
• KPMGmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerKPMG serves as a Projection Sponsor for CUMPLEN events and contributes speakers to events like One Day Compliance and Congreso CUMPLEN Madrid. KPMG Forensic partners participate in panel discussions.
• MARSHmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMARSH is a Projection Sponsor for CUMPLEN events and offers exclusive protection programs for Compliance Officers developed in collaboration with CUMPLEN. MARSH professionals participate in CUMPLEN events.
• LRNminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLRN is a sponsor for One Day Compliance Barcelona and provides compliance advisory expertise. LRN's Senior Ethics & Compliance Advisor participates in CUMPLEN events.
• Dow JonesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDow Jones is a Connection Sponsor for CUMPLEN events and provides expertise on due diligence and geopolitical risk topics through their representatives.
• EsteveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEsteve collaborated with CUMPLEN to organize the 1st Life Sciences & Healthcare Compliance Jornada in Catalonia, demonstrating expertise in regulated industry compliance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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