Adesola M.

About Adesola M.

I build cultures where integrity is a strategic business edge, not a compliance checkbox. For 13+ years, I\'ve led global ethics, investigations, and governance transformation at Unilever and beyond. I deliver results that go beyond managing risk. I transform it into trust. My work cuts across law, behavioral psychology, and cultural courage, turning complex investigations into leadership lessons and compliance frameworks into competitive advantage.The metrics matter: 260+ investigations annually | 35% reduction in violations |$M+ recovered | 40% faster resolution through AI-powered triage. But what actually matters is: I\'ve helped organizations move from \"Speak Up is a poster\" to \"Speak Up is our DNA.\" From reactive accountability to structural integrity. From treating ethics as a cost center to embedding it as a business strategy.I\'ve screened 8,500+ vendors, advised C-suites on enterprise risk, scaled compliance training to employees, and navigated some of the messiest, highest-stakes investigations across continents. I\'ve held senior leaders accountable while fostering trust. I\'ve bridged legal rigor with human nuance.What sets me apart- I\'m building not just a program but a cultural movement that translates into the future of ethics. Through my thought leadership series: The Good, the Bad & The Ugly - Diaries of an Ethics & Compliance Professional, I\'m reshaping how the ethics community thinks about culture, courage, and accountability. Real stories. Real tensions. Real solutions.I\'m also AI-fluent, using data analytics and intelligent triage to democratize investigation quality and speed. Creative with a sense of humor so don\'t be surprised if you see me posting memes - about ethics of course:)If you\'re wrestling with: How do we actually shift culture? How do we make ethics stick? How do we hold power accountable without breaking trust? How do we deliver value with values? You are right in my zone - let\'s talk.

Experience

1. Head of Business Integrity North America Global Investigations Lead, West Zone

   Unilever

   Jan 2025 — Present · Hoboken, NJ, US

   Trusted leader of ethics and compliance strategy across North America, shaping a high-integrity culture within a $60B multinational organization.Oversight of 200+ cross-border investigations annually, delivering minimal business disruption/litigation outcomes and $M+ in asset recovery while embedding investigative excellence across the enterprise.Trusted advisor to the C-suite and regional executive leadership, presenting critical findings to Business Integrity Committees and shaping high-stakes decisions on sanctions, remediation, and cultural transformation.Architect of investigative strategy and governance, establishing frameworks, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring global alignment across legal, HR, audit, and finance.Mentor and influencer of regional compliance champions, elevating capability across Americas teams and embedding consistent, values-led integrity practices in complex market environments.Driver of preventative compliance programs, leading risk assessments, ethics training, and stakeholder advisory initiatives that proactively mitigate regulatory and reputational risk.Voice of ethics in enterprise transformation, leveraging data analytics, trends, and root cause insights to strengthen compliance infrastructure and reinforce business resilience.Recognized leader in global ethics governance, shaping enterprise toolkits, policies, and engagement models that are now referenced across global markets.

Education

• University of Ilorin, Nigeria

  LL.B, Law

  2000 — 2005

• Nigerian Law School

  BL, Law

  2006 — 2007