Jonathan Chibafa is a highly regarded barrister and compliance expert who specialises in internal investigations, financial crime, ESG reporting, and risk management. With two decades of experience in private practice and senior industry roles, he advises global businesses on mitigating financial crime risks, particularly at the intersection of modern slavery and money laundering.
He has held leadership roles at GlaxoSmithKline Plc, Tesco Plc, and Exiger, overseeing anti-bribery, integrity, and compliance initiatives. His expertise spans financial crime advisory, ESG compliance (CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy), supply chain risk management, and internal investigations across diverse jurisdictions, including the UAE, China, Cambodia, Italy, Ukraine, Slovakia, Nigeria, South Africa, Vietnam, Poland, Kenya, Cameroon, and Ivory Coast.
Jonathan takes a practical, technology-driven approach to compliance, helping companies strengthen compliance frameworks and implement cost-effective, auditable solutions that withstand regulatory, NGO, and media scrutiny.
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