Meet the Team

Jacob - Senior Partner
Business Strategist & Economic Policy Specialist

Dynamic senior advisor with over 30 years of expertise driving strategic growth, economic reform, and business transformation across sub-Saharan Africa. Accomplished in corporate strategy, international expansion, access to finance, and conflict resolution. Known for a nuanced understanding of African market dynamics and socio-political environments, with multilingual capabilities in English and French. A trusted partner for mid-sized corporations and family-owned enterprises seeking sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Corporate Planning & Governance
  • Market Entry & Business Expansion
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  • Family Business Transition Management
  • Financial Structuring & Capital Access
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Policy Advocacy
Kenneth - Senior Partner
Strategic Product Management & Digital Transformation

Kenneth Fonderson is a seasoned expert in driving digital transformation, strategic product initiatives, and cross-functional team leadership. With over two decades of experience spanning industries such as retail, technology, and international consulting, Kenneth specializes in turning complex business challenges into actionable strategies that drive growth, efficiency, and innovation.

Core Competencies

  • Digital Transformation & Innovation
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Leadership & Talent Development
Clara - Partner
Senior Project Management and Organizational Change Leadership

As a specialist in project management and organizational change, Clara support businesses in their organizational and digital transformations. Her expertise lies in designing tailored procedures, ensuring their implementation, and rigorously monitoring their effectiveness through clear performance indicators. Results-driven, she plays a pivotal role in optimizing processes and fostering team buy-in for change, while maintaining seamless communication among stakeholders. Her proactive approach includes training and empowering employees to secure long-term success in transformations. Committed and solutions-oriented, Clara helps organizations enhance their overall performance by addressing their strategic challenges with tailored and practical solutions.

Core Competencies

  • Change Management
  • Needs Assessment and Operational Organization
  • Support and Leadership for Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Design, Monitoring, and Oversight of Procedures
Nelson - Partner
Senior Business Analyst & Transformation Consultant

Nelson Nkwenkam is an accomplished business analyst, digital transformation expert, and strategic innovation expert. With over 15 years of experience in diverse energy, engineering, and consulting industries, Nelson excels at transforming organisational challenges into actionable strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. His work is defined by a commitment to fostering collaboration, driving operational efficiency, and implementing sustainable solutions.

Nelson’s expertise in building knowledge-sharing frameworks, facilitating impactful workshops, and leveraging data-driven insights has enabled organisations to achieve operational excellence and long-term growth. His approach combines analytical rigour with creative problem-solving, ensuring that solutions are innovative and deeply aligned with business objectives.

Practice Areas:

  • Digital Transformation & Process Innovation
  • Innovation as Design
  • Solution & Service Design
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Business Process Optimisation
  • Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
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