Inviolata Oriwo has distinguished herself in a number of areas during her time as general counsel and company secretary for Unilever’s Kenyan operations. The organisation has been singled out for its exemplary compliance regime; she has led a piece of ‘mind-blowing litigation’ which impacted on the interpretation of national marketing law; she has also drawn attention for her progress in repositioning the legal function as a strategic business partner. Oriwo has extensive experience in the banking and FMCG sectors, including a deep knowledge of cross-border transactions.