SpeakUp, the ethics and compliance platform trusted by some of the world’s largest brands including BMW, Nestlé, and Swarovski, announced a major expansion of its offering with the launch of two new solutions: its AI-powered disclosure and approval management solution, SpeakUp Paths, and its AI Voice Agent. This marks a pivotal moment in the company’s evolution, from offering speak up channels with case management into a comprehensive ethics and compliance suite, designed as a one-stop shop for compliance teams and employees, from intake to insight. As part of its broader growth strategy and the acceleration of SpeakUp’s footprint in the US market, SpeakUp has also appointed compliance industry veteran Tom McNamara to its Board of Directors.
“This launch reflects what compliance teams have been asking for – tools that go beyond intake to deliver clarity, speed, and real impact,” said Tim Morss, CEO of SpeakUp. “With strong momentum globally and a strategic acceleration of our operations in the US, including the appointment of Tom McNamara to our Board, we’re entering a transformative new phase for SpeakUp and our customers.”
A breakthrough in voice-based intake
SpeakUp’s new AI Voice Agent delivers a guided, conversational experience that captures key details and generates structured, actionable reports for compliance teams. Unlike traditional hotlines where callers may face long wait times or language barriers, SpeakUp’s AI Voice Agent ensures instant response, consistent documentation, and privacy, all without relying on third-party operators. This innovation transforms phone reporting, making it more accessible, reliable, and effective than ever before. This AI voice agent is part of SpeakUp Report, the company’s whistleblower solution.
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Proactive insight into evolving compliance risks
SpeakUp Paths empowers employees to securely disclose a wide range of potential risks – from gifts, bribery, and entertainment to personal relationships, and more – enabling compliance teams to monitor issues in real time. The platform offers a centralized workflow that allows compliance teams to capture submissions such as gifting or conflict of interest in one system. Through a secure dashboard, employees receive instant, clear input and can track the status of their submissions, reinforcing transparency and accountability at every level.
Sienna AI, SpeakUp’s proprietary AI intelligence layer, underpins the company’s entire suite of offerings, including SpeakUp Report, SpeakUp Paths, and SpeakUp’s AI Voice Agent. It equips compliance teams with speed, clarity, and actionable insight at scale, enhancing how information is captured, processed, and surfaced across every part of the compliance journey.
Key capabilities of SpeakUp Paths
- Surface potential risk: Enabling faster decisions and minimizing exposure.
- Real-time visibility: A centralized dashboard allows compliance teams to monitor submissions as they come in across teams and regions.
- Instant employee feedback: Employees receive immediate, clear guidance after submitting disclosures, reinforcing transparency and trust.
- Tailored for organizational processes: A system built to reflect each organization’s unique processes and ways of working. Offering intuitive access, customizable workflows, and seamless operational alignment.
- Scalable and multilingual intake: Designed to support complex organizations, SpeakUp operates in more than 80 languages and scales across business units.
Accelerating leadership in the US market
Regulatory scrutiny of AI use in the private sector is intensifying. Several state Attorneys General are now applying consumer protection, privacy, and anti-discrimination laws to examine how businesses use AI, including in internal decision-making. This increases risk for companies across industries, making it more important than ever to ensure that AI-driven processes such as employee disclosures, conflict-of-interest approvals, and policy adherence are transparent, auditable, and defensible. Organizations need solutions that can stand up to legal and ethical scrutiny while maintaining trust and compliance.
Purpose-built to meet this growing demand, SpeakUp is strengthening its position as the modern compliance product suite of choice for US enterprises and mid-market, building on strong global adoption and a surge in domestic interest for agile, AI-powered solutions. The company is accelerating its US expansion in the second half of 2025 through a strategic growth plan that includes key regional hires and increased investment in go-to-market capabilities.
As part of this strategy, SpeakUp has appointed compliance industry veteran Tom McNamara to its Board of Directors. Currently CEO of Plixer, Tom brings over 15 years of global leadership experience, including senior roles at Navex, Avetta, and Viewpoint. He will work closely with SpeakUp CEO Tim Morss to guide SpeakUp’s next phase of growth. His strategic perspective and deep understanding of the compliance landscape will be instrumental as SpeakUp continues to scale its presence across the US market.
Source: BusinessWire
