The Shift in NED and Chair Recruitment Across Africa
Will Hardman, Executive Search Consultant, Executives in Africa Over the past five years, we have seen a clear shift in how organisations across Africa approach Non-Executive Director (NED) and Chair recruitment. This trend spans a wide range of businesses, from global multinationals strengthening governance structures to private equity and venture-capital backed medium-sized enterprises building more […]
Cycling Change: How Bicycles Are Driving Economic Transformation
From our Partner: World Bicycle Relief World Bicycle Relief equips rural communities with durable, purpose-built bicycles that remove transport barriers and unlock access to education, healthcare and economic opportunity. Alongside bicycles, the organisation provides trained mechanics, spare parts and locally led programmes to ensure long-term impact. At the centre of this work is the Buffalo […]
The Hidden Cost that Could Break Your Business
Sarah FitzMorris Co-Founder and Director, Executives in Africa What does a three-month talent gap actually cost a scaling company? For one Nigerian e-commerce business, the answer is at least $1 million. When their CTO walked out at a critical growth moment, with no successor in place and a junior engineering team left holding the fort, […]
Work in Africa
Richard Putley Co-Founder and CEO, Executives in Africa Across Africa, the senior employment landscape has been shifting rapidly, shaped by digital transformation, changing strategic priorities, and evolving compensation expectations. At the top end of the market: board, C-suite and other executive roles, employers are becoming far more selective about the leaders they hire, while executives […]
The Six Pillars of Authentic Leadership
By our Search Consultant, Adam Gill. I recently had the privilege of sitting down with a seasoned executive whose leadership philosophy has shaped countless careers across multiple continents. What struck me wasn’t just his impressive track record. It was how his approach to leadership felt both refreshingly human and remarkably effective. Here are the six […]
How I Make An Impact – Murilo Silva – Dangote Cement
Murilo Silva, MD Transport with Dangote Cement, shares his strategy, leadership lessons, and priorities at the largest cement producer in Sub-Saharan Africa. When you first stepped into your role, what was your vision? It was clear that I should not judge before understanding the challenges and the culture of both the company and the country. […]
Context Is Everything
What a Stradivarius Teaches About Leadership By our Executive Search Consultant, Louise Baumann. A world-class violinist once played a $3.5 million Stradivarius in a Washington DC subway station during rush hour. Dressed in jeans and a cap, he played six classical pieces to more than 1,000 commuters. Few paused. He made $32. Later, that same […]
How I Make An Impact – Uche Ofodile – CEO Benin MTN
Uche Ofodile is CEO Benin with MTN, Africa’s largest mobile network operator. We caught up with Uche to get her take on leadership, culture, and making an impact. When you first stepped into your role, what was your vision? My vision was to make sure that being number one wasn’t just about history – it […]
The Secrets Of Our People Success
Hans Nilsson is Chairman of E-commerce and payment platform provider, Hubtel. CEO, Director, Advisor, Mentor, Coach, NED: some of his titles from a wide-ranging career that describe his contribution to organisations over the decades. We caught up with him to get his take on leadership, culture, motivation and how people make the difference. On the […]
