In this episode of the Ethics 1st podcast, hosts Tom Fox and Lola Adekanye welcome Dr. Amy Jadesimi, a committee member of the Ethics 1st Advisory and a trailblazer in Nigerian industrial development. Dr. Jadesimi shares her incredible journey from being a medical graduate at Oxford and a banker at Goldman Sachs to earning her MBA at Stanford and leading LADOL in Nigeria. LADOL transformed from a single warehouse into a sprawling industrial hub during her leadership, slashing deep offshore logistics support costs and partnering with major companies like Samsung to create significant job opportunities and foster local industry growth.
Dr. Jadesimi discusses key aspects of her work, highlighting how compliance, sustainability, and ethical business practices drive innovation and competitiveness in challenging environments. She explains the importance of maintaining compliance to build trust, secure investment, and enable sustainable growth, emphasizing the positive impact on local communities and economies. Dr. Jadesimi’s insights provide valuable lessons for businesses striving to navigate regulatory challenges and make ethical decisions that lead to long-term success.
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Published Date: October 08, 2024