Ayodeji Adeyemo
HR Consultant
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ayodeji.adeyemo@taelahr.com
Ayodeji Adeyemo
Corporate Counsel – Legal & Governance, Taela HR
Legal Strategist | Corporate Governance Advisor | Compliance & Risk Management Expert
Ayodeji is a dynamic and globally experienced legal professional whose unique blend of expertise in corporate law, business strategy, and sustainable development brings strategic legal insight to Taela HR. As Corporate Counsel – Legal & Governance, she provides leadership on all legal, compliance, and governance matters, ensuring the firm operates within regulatory frameworks while supporting its strategic growth objectives. With a proven track record of advising multinational corporations, NGOs, and government entities, Ayodeji excels in legal compliance, risk mitigation, and corporate governance. Her ability to bridge legal frameworks with business strategy enables her to deliver data-driven insights that support sustainable decision-making and long-term success. Beyond legal advisory, she is a passionate advocate for leadership and innovation, serving on the Board of Women in Aerospace Canada and previously holding Board Secretary roles in international organizations. Ayodeji holds an MBA from Geneva Business School, a Postgraduate Certificate in International Public Policy from Queen Mary University of London, and a First-Class Law Degree from Afe Babalola University, Nigeria. At Taela HR, she is an essential member of the leadership team, aligning legal strategy with corporate objectives to drive risk-informed growth. Strategic. Insightful. Driven.
Career
Ayodeji Adeyemo is a globally experienced Legal Strategist and Corporate Governance Advisor specializing in corporate law, compliance, and risk management. As Corporate Counsel – Legal & Governance at Taela HR, she leads legal, compliance, and governance functions, ensuring regulatory alignment while supporting the firm’s strategic growth. With extensive experience advising multinational corporations, NGOs, and government bodies, she integrates legal insight with business strategy to drive sustainable decision-making and risk-informed growth.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Geneva Business School
- Postgraduate Certificate in International Public Policy – Queen Mary University of London
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B, First Class) – Afe Babalola University, Nigeria
Work Experience
Corporate Counsel – Legal & Governance, Taela HR
- Provides strategic legal counsel on compliance, governance, and corporate risk management.
- Aligns legal frameworks with business strategy to enable sustainable growth.
- Leads governance initiatives ensuring regulatory adherence across all operations.
- Delivers data-driven insights that strengthen risk mitigation and decision-making processes.
- Advises leadership team on contracts, corporate structures, and regulatory policies.
Board Roles & International Advisory
- Board Member, Women in Aerospace Canada – advocating leadership, innovation, and global collaboration.
- Former Board Secretary, international organizations – supporting governance structures and strategic leadership.
Achievements
- Successfully advised multinational corporations, NGOs, and government entities on governance and compliance.
- Recognized for bridging legal strategy with corporate objectives to deliver risk-informed business growth.
- Instrumental in embedding compliance and risk frameworks into Taela HR’s operational model.
- Board-level contributions in advancing women’s leadership in aerospace and governance innovation.
- Holds a strong academic record with a First-Class Law Degree and advanced postgraduate qualifications.
