Michael Whittington

Michael Whittington is Managing Director in EMEA for Certn, a global leader in background screening and credence checks. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Whittington has built a distinguished career supporting multinational employers in navigating complex regional screening requirements. Under his leadership, Certn serves approximately 2,000 multinational employers across the UK and globally, with particular expertise in investigating Middle East hires and managing international compliance challenges. Whittington is recognised for sharing best practices on global screening standards and regional regulatory navigation, contributing thought leadership through industry whitepapers and professional publications.