We empower European and African businesses to meet their expansion and performance goals with specialized, end-to-end support. Leveraging our deep understanding of African markets, we help European firms enter or optimize operations, and guide African companies in securing growth and partnerships beyond their borders.
We plan strategically, execute effectively, and optimize profitability, cash flow, and operations—ensuring your long-term success.
We focus on African market entry, global product launches, and strategic planning to help you navigate both mature and emerging economies. Our experts offer comprehensive project plans and hands-on support for due diligence, post-acquisition integration, and operational restructuring—particularly useful when expanding or refining local subsidiaries.
From implementing digital transformation to improving supply chains in African or European contexts, our operations services streamline workflows and automate processes. We also enhance commercial and procurement functions to maximize efficiency, align governance with international best practices, and ensure balanced cost, quality, and availability.
Our finance services strengthen liquidity, profitability, and investor relations. We craft strategies to improve working capital and profit margins, backed by a proprietary financial insights dashboard that provides real-time performance monitoring. We also help businesses—whether headquartered in Europe or Africa—build robust finance functions and secure financial support for growth.
We guide European and African businesses through key growth opportunities, critical decisions, and pivotal challenges, delivering tailored strategies that lead to stable, long-term success.
Market Entry & Product Launch: We conduct in-depth market analysis (including segmentation, competitive landscapes, and demand forecasting), develop commercial strategies for positioning, pricing, and risk mitigation, and provide detailed launch plans with hands-on project management.
Strategic Decision Making & Execution: We equip management teams with scenario-based insights and financial modeling for informed decisions, and deliver practical execution plans aligned with strategic priorities.
Due Diligence & Restructuring: We perform comprehensive due diligence on commercial and operational aspects, ensure seamless post-acquisition integration, and manage operational restructuring to address crises or meet new strategic objectives.
We refine processes and drive digital transformation so you can excel in diverse markets—streamlining everything from day-to-day operations to commercial and procurement strategies.
Process Assessment & Refinement: We evaluate and refine workflows to maximize productivity, reduce waste, and boost overall operational performance.
Digital Transformation: We drive digitalization with advanced ERP and analytics systems, implementing automation opportunities for improved efficiency and scalability.
Commercial & Procurement excellence: We optimize sales strategies, pricing, and customer engagement while enhancing procurement processes, governance, and supplier management to balance cost, quality, and availability effectively.
We help you improve liquidity, elevate profitability, and solidify your financial foundation—whether you’re a European company investing in Africa or an African firm expanding regionally or globally.
Working Capital & Profit Optimization: We develop and execute plans to improve liquidity, reduce financing needs, and identify cost-cutting and margin-improvement opportunities across pricing, procurement, and production.
Financial Insights & Tools: We implement our proprietary financial insights dashboard for continuous performance monitoring, offering automated recommendations to ensure long-term financial health.
Function Development & Investor Relations: We build and strengthen finance and controlling departments, including organizational design, tools, and training, and support effective financial communication and planning for investors.
We align your long-term vision with practical market insights, including African market entry strategies for European businesses or cross-border expansion for African firms. By defining the optimal positioning and KPIs, we ensure efficient use of resources and measure progress effectively.
We guide you in selecting and integrating the right digital tools for each market. Automation and analytics foster transparency, fueling continuous improvement and competitiveness in emerging and established economies alike.
We believe in empowering our clients through ongoing education. Our free online academy offers business and finance courses, while our specialized workshops equip teams with skills in HR, operations, and finance, driving performance and long-term growth.
Carolin brings a wealth of expertise from her 5 years at McKinsey & Company, the worlds' leading global strategy management consulting firm. During her tenure at McKinsey, Carolin advised clients across the pharmaceutical, automotive, and healthcare industries, focusing on high-impact operations and strategic initiatives. Her portfolio includes developing strategic rationales for biotech expansion, conducting due diligence on major pharmaceutical players, unblocking supply chain bottlenecks in manufacturing, optimizing procurement processes, and leading project management for large-scale digital transformations.
In addition to her consulting experience, Carolin holds a PhD in Business, with research centered on the drivers of corporate company performance. Her blend of practical consulting experience and academic insight positions her as a trusted expert in driving complex business transformations and strategic advancements.
With over 11 years of experience across Germany, Luxembourg, and South Africa, Jean Louis brings deep expertise in European and African markets. He has held key roles, including Global Controlling Manager at BASF Mining Solutions, overseeing the global P&L, manufacturing controlling, and capex investments to drive profitability and cashflow. As Chief of Staff to the Global Head of Strategy & Marketing at BASF, he gained extensive experience in managing innovation, acquisitions, strategy development and execution, as well as portfolio management.
He also served as an Analyst at KPMG Luxembourg and as the right hand to the CFO of BASF Sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to strategic financial planning and regional expansion. His expertise in global finance, investment strategy, and diverse economic environments positions him as a proven leader in navigating complex markets and driving growth.
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