The story behind Whispli
The 20-million-dollar fraud that sparked Whispli
The fraud that started it all
Sylvain Mansotte uncovers a 20-million-dollar fraud that had gone undetected for 12 years. The experience exposes how unsafe and complex speaking up can be, even in ethical organisations.
2012
Whispli is founded
Determined to create a safer way to speak up, Sylvain builds Whispli. The mission: make reporting simple, secure and truly anonymous, for everyone.
2014
Rapid global adoption
Organisations, schools and universities begin adopting Whispli to support whistleblowing, bullying prevention and misconduct reporting. The platform grows across sectors and regions.
2017-2019
ISO 27001 certification
Whispli earns ISO 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to security, trust and enterprise-grade compliance.
2018
Opening of the France office
Whispli expands into Europe with a dedicated office in France to support multilingual teams and EU organisations.
2018
Opening of the United States office
Continued growth leads to a new office in the US, enabling support across the Americas and strengthening the global footprint.
2019
Whispli Pulse launch
During the pandemic, Whispli launched Pulse, a micro-survey solution that helps organisations detect emerging risks, measure sentiment, and strengthen a speak-up culture.
2020
SOC 2 Type II achieved
Whispli obtains SOC 2 Type II certification, further validating its security, data protection and operational excellence.
2022
Advanced case management
Whispli enhances its Case Management System with advanced analytics, automated workflows, multilingual reporting and smarter investigative tools.
2024
New disclosure modules
Whispli launches two major modules: Whispli Disclosures (COI) to manage conflicts of interest, and Gifts and Invitations to support anti-bribery compliance. These additions expand Whispli into a complete compliance operations platform.
2025
A global platform trusted worldwide
Whispli now supports organisations in more than 60 countries with over 300 customers. The mission remains unchanged: make speaking up safe, simple and effective everywhere.
A diverse team for a better product
14 Nationalities
50/50 Women to men ratio
12 Languages
Key Team Members
- Sylvain Mansotte: Co-founder and CEO
- Cécile Odouard: Head of Customer Success
- Diane-Laure Delehedde: Head of Product
- Anne Burley: Head of Talent and Chief of Staff
- Jonathan Benoudiz: Chief Operating Officer
- Daniel Walker: Chief Technology Officer
Our core values
Accountability
We are doers – if it’s to be, it’s up to me. Our team should feel empowered to make decisions and take actions.
Collaboration
We are One – we leverage collective genius by providing an environment that fosters personal development and professional growth.
Passion
We are all in – we use our drive and commitment to energise, engage and inspire others.
Top-notch quality
We don’t compromise – what we do, we do well. We deliver our very best in all we do, holding ourselves accountable for results.
Build the future of Whispli with us
Whatever your experience level, Whispli is a place to grow your career and be part of a team that values trust, diversity and impact.
We have offices around the world to better serve our clients
Boston, United States
Level 2, 55 Court Street, Boston, MA 02108 Contact: usa@whispli.com
Sydney, Australia
53 Walker Street North Sydney, NSW 2060 Contact: apac@whispli.com
Paris, France
10 rue de la Paix, 75002 Paris Contact: europe@whispli.com
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Move from fragmented reporting tools to a single, secure system of record designed for complex, global compliance environments.