Yemi Faseun

Yemi Faseun is a seasoned business leader with 30 years of multi-sector, multi-function experience. As Chief Talent Officer, he partners with clients to drive talent and business transformation, recognizing that what led individuals and organizations to success in the past will not necessarily take them forward. He helps business leaders focus on people management, culture, and leadership to meet the evolving demands of the Now of Work. A two-term Elected Council Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Yemi has received numerous global recognitions, including: Top 501 Most Fabulous Global HR Leader Top 150 Global HR Influencer Top 8 HR Thought Leader in Africa Top 50 Personality on LinkedIn Top 3 Africa HR Influencer Top 10 Global Leadership Development Thought Leader (2021) Top 122 CHRO (2022) He is the Founder of The YF Network (TYFN), a leadership and business development forum of 200 professionals and entrepreneurs across nine countries and three continents. He also established The YF Academy (TYFA) to mentor and empower the next generation, ensuring that others can find their path to success and purpose. An advocate for great workplaces, Yemi provides executive mentoring to mid-career professionals and business leaders, guiding them to excel in their careers and drive organizational transformation. His expertise in leadership development and people management has earned him a place as a Mentor on Nexford University’s Global Grid. Yemi is also the author of two books and is known for his passion for work—he proudly declares that he loves Mondays!