While delivering solid analyses, Arend enjoys working with entrepreneurs and their teams on breakthrough strategies for growth, with real, measurable results. Arend is an MBA from the TRIUM program, hosted by NYU-Stern, London School of Economics and HEC Paris. A professionally trained finance specialist (CIMA), he learned his craft at Sony and Lucent Technologies. He was managing partner of Andersson Ellfers Felix, a leading strategy firm in the Netherlands. His 15+ years in advisory has taken him to projects across the globe.
Shane helps organizations navigate change—through detailed planning, critical thinking, and honest perspectives. Shane spent the first stage of his career at Diamond Management & Technology Consultants & PwC Advisory before completing a term as the Head of Finance & Operations at Naasakle International, a US-Ghana skincare ingredient supplier and retail brand undergoing significant growth. He has a degree in Finance from Indiana University, and has lived and worked in North America, Europe, and Africa. Shane helps organizations navigate change—through detailed planning, critical thinking, and honest perspectives. Shane spent the first stage of his career at Diamond Management & Technology Consultants & PwC Advisory before completing a term as the Head of Finance & Operations at Naasakle International, a US-Ghana skincare ingredient supplier and retail brand undergoing significant growth. He has a degree in Finance from Indiana University, and has lived and worked in North America, Europe, and Africa. He is also a Professional EOS Implementer®, helping business leaders run successfully on Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to clarify, simplify and achieve their vision.
Previous roles were in M&A, corporate finance, investment management, and equity research with a geographic focus that includes North America, Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa. Brad has also gained significant transaction experience from both the buy side and sell side perspectives across a range of industries. Brad is a CFA charterholder.
Alice holds a BA in International Relations from the University of Southern California. She speaks Mandarin Chinese and has lived and worked in numerous countries across East and Southern Africa. She is now based in the US.
Anca’s experience spans large scale corporate transformation, merchandising supply chain, go-to-market & customer engagement strategy, product development, and M&A in North America, Europe, and Australia. She currently works as a transformation strategy consultant and breakthrough executive coach.
Stephen has a unique ability to get to the root cause of issues He also has coaching and leadership skills that bring out the best in people. Practical, street-savvy and realistic, Stephen’s fusion of real-life experiences and his collaborative problem-solving approach enable him to create real and sustainable change for his companies and clients.