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Forging paths towards a thriving future

Trade and economic development are essential components of building a brighter future for people and our planet, but with our climate changing and global stability wavering, progression on these can be difficult. Despite this, with thoughtful leadership and future-focused strategy, positive impacts are still possible.

We’re specialists in finding and supporting great leaders in economic development globally. With offices across four continents, and a network of over 125,000 candidates and contacts, we can provide you with the precise knowledge and leadership team to achieve your goals in our rapidly changing world.

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Meet our Trade & Economic Development consultants

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Peter Irungu

Managing Director, Africa

Suzie Li

HR Business Partner

Zoe Greenwood

Deputy Director (Europe) and Head of Practice, Environment, Climate, Conservation & Sustainability

Jenna Pilley

Director, Leadership & Change

Helen Dalton

Associate Director, Africa

Anne-Catherine Schaub-Jones

Associate Principal Consultant

Benicia Jeulin

Associate, Leadership & Change

Claire Keogh

Associate, Leadership & Change

George Lissauer

Associate, Leadership & Change

Dr Grace Mansah-Owusu

Organisational Psychologist, Coaching and Consulting Lead

Janet Mulu

Associate Consultant

Dr Joshua Hallwright

Associate Country Director

Kassie Mcilvaine

Associate Consultant, Africa

Mary Njenga Murimi

Associate, Leadership & Change

Myushka Naidu

Organisational Psychologist, Operations Lead

Nafeesa Usman

Consultant, Europe

Ottilia Dube

Associate Consultant, Southern Africa

Samantha Scott

Associate, Leadership & Change

Thierry van Bastelaer

Associate Consultant, Americas

Tim Ogborn

Associate Consultant, Americas

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