ABOUT US
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
To transform potential into performance by fostering collaborative, high-performance environments where the fundamental alignment of people and strategy drives exceptional outcomes, ensuring every organisation we partner with is equipped to thrive in a dynamic global landscape.
OUR CORE VALUES
Starts with you, FIRST.
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Fortitude:
We demonstrate resilience and courage in the face of challenges, embracing change as a catalyst for growth.
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Integrity:
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Respect:
We promote an inclusive environment, where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and empathy.
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Service:
We are committed to surpassing client expectations through exceptional, responsive service and proactive problem-solving.
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Trust:
OUR APRROACH
We believe that each client has unique needs and requires bespoke solutions. Our approach involves a deep analysis of your business environment, challenges, and objectives, enabling us to provide personalised advice and strategies that are practical and scalable as your business expands. We leverage advanced tools to deliver services that encompass everything from organisational strategy and development to change management and optimisation.
OUR COMMITMENT
OUR ADVISORY BOARD
Ugbede Nelson Attah
Group Managing Director/CEO, Lighthouse Capital Limited
Ugbede Nelson Attah is a seasoned investment professional with diverse experience in fund/portfolio management, securities and commodities trading, financial advisory, investment advisory services, and marketing of various financial instruments. He is the pioneer Group Managing Director/CEO of Lighthouse Capital Limited and is responsible for the strategic direction of the firm, as well as overseeing all securities trading business.
Ugbede has over 18 years of experience in Investment Banking, Securities and Commodities, Fund Arrangement, and Investment Management/Portfolio Management.He has successfully arranged financing in excess of US$10 billion across multiple sectors, including oil & gas and financial services, in his investment banking career to date.
Prior to his current role, he worked with Veritas Glanvills Pensions Limited as Head of Investment, where he successfully grew the Assets Under Management (AUM) from US$165 million to over US$300 million. He also worked at TAK Asset Management Limited as Head of Funds Management, managing assets in excess of US$2 billion for entities under the TAK Group.
He started his Investment Management career with Capital Bancorp Plc as an Investment Analyst, managing corporate clients’ portfolios and high-net-worth individuals, as well as cross-selling financial products within the Capital Bancorp Group.
He holds an MBA from the Business School of the Netherlands and a BA in Public Administration from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS), an Associate Member of the Commodities Brokers Association of Nigeria. He is an authorised dealing clerk on the floor of the Nigeria Stock Exchange (NSE), a Sponsored Individual with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and an Approved Person by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), United Kingdom.
Zahid Mubarik SHRM-SCP, SPHRi, GPHR
CEO, HR Metrics
Zahid Mubarik is an internationally acclaimed thinker, writer, speaker, and thought leader on strategic human resource management. He is the CEO of HR Metrics and founder and president of SHRM Forum Pakistan. He has the honour of being the only HR leader from Asia to become a member of ISO Geneva Technical Committee 260 for Developing Global HR Standards. The Committee initially comprised 11 leading countries, including USA, UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, and Pakistan.
He served as a global Convener of HR Metrics Standards ISO TC 260 leading 31 countries. He also led Pakistan in ISO HR standards development meetings in Washington, London, Melbourne, Rotterdam, Paris, Singapore, Bali, and Montreal.Zahid has a knack for aligning workforce productivity optimisation metrics through alignment with organisational strategy.
He has the honour of being a distinguished speaker in in-person international conferences on people analytics in Las Vegas, Beijing, Moscow, Baku, Hanoi, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. Zahid served as a member of Pakistan Stock Exchange Task Force on ESG Disclosure.
Boye Balogun
CEO, FutureTech Media, Jonomi Ventures, The Commerce People
Boye Balogun is a visionary business leader and serves as the CEO and founder of FutureTech Media. Renowned for his future-forward approach to digital marketing and innovation, Boye has operated in leadership capacities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for over 15 years.
Today, he specialises in helping brands accelerate their digital marketing and achieve digital transformation through FutureTech, a Dubai-based company with offices in Singapore, Johannesburg, Lagos, Cape Town, and Kenya. FutureTech combines brand-level studies, shoppable media, and conversational ads to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients across multiple industries.
In May 2022, Boye launched The Commerce People, an e-commerce business offering SaaS and managed service solutions designed to accelerate revenue growth across platforms like Amazon, Takealot, Shopify, and WooCommerce.
The Commerce People empower brands from strategy to execution, helping them set the pace in virtual commerce marketing and marketplaces, including minting and selling digital assets and NFTs.
In addition to leading several businesses, Boye is devoted to investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs. He founded Jonomi Ventures in 2019, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on emerging markets in the MENA region. Jonomi Ventures partners with innovative entrepreneurs to build disruptive growth companies. He takes a hands-on approach in all his ventures, actively driving funding and strategic direction. To date, he has helped 15 businesses realise their dreams and contribute positively to the economy.
Boye’s passion for emerging technologies and platforms, particularly in emerging economies, has established him as a recognised voice in digital innovation. He has appeared on global business media platforms such as Bloomberg Media and CNBC. Boye’s visionary leadership continues to shape the future of digital marketing and entrepreneurship, making a significant impact on the global digital economy.
Dylon Tao
Executive Director, Investor Services at MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group)
Dylon Tao is an enthusiastic financial professional with 18 years of experience in banking, fund administration, and prime brokerage. Throughout her career, Dylon has consistently pushed the boundaries of what is possible, driving advancements by transforming herself from Investor Relations in fund services to Sales in securities services, to Prime Brokerage Sales and Consultant in prime finance. She currently serves as Executive Director, Investor Services at MUFG (Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group), one of the world’s top financial groups, overseeing relationships with institutional fund managers across various asset classes.Her career began at HSBC in 2006 in Investor Relations within the Securities Services unit.
She later joined UBS as Fund Services Director, leading mandates for their Asia Fund Services business before moving to Credit Suisse to take on the role of Prime Brokerage Sales and Consultancy, contributed to the establishment of Greater China funds in Hong Kong.Prior to her current role at MUFG, Dylon was involved in Prime Finance and clearing sales at JP Morgan, focusing on portfolio solutions in equities and fixed income.
Dylon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Financial Management and a Master’s degree in Service Management from the University of Buckingham, grounding her expertise in her extensive industry roles.
OUR FOUNDER & CEO
Aisha Garba
CEO, Aifa Consulting Limited
Aisha Garba is an accomplished executive with two decades of experience driving transformative growth, digitalisation, ESG, and operational excellence across diverse sectors, including Financial Services, Insurance, Wealth Management, Telecoms, and Education. Her expertise spans strategic planning and execution, talent management, people analytics, performance management, and organisational design.
As the founder and CEO of Aifa Consulting, Aisha leads the firm in delivering actionable organisational strategies and workforce development solutions. Prior to this, she held leadership roles, including Acting Managing Director and Head of Corporate Services at Veritas Kapital Assurance (VKA), and key positions at TAK Asset Management, Mainstreet Bank (now Polaris), and United Bank for Africa (UBA).
Her achievements include transforming loss-making business units into profitable operations, elevating human capital reporting to international standards (ISO 30414), and enhancing employee experiences, which have resulted in higher engagement and customer satisfaction. Her proactive approach to ESG initiatives has strengthened employer branding and sustainability efforts, notably reducing carbon footprints. She has received both national and international recognition for her innovative HR strategies, including the 2021 People First Organisation Award and the 2022 HR Oscars Recognition.
Aisha is a Founding Member of the Society for People Analytics, Co-Chair of the National Mirror/Technical Committee on Human Resources Management for SON (Standards Organisation of Nigeria), and the first recognised expert from Africa in the Human Capital Impact Global Expert Network, an exclusive, invitation-only group, contributing to the advancement of ISO 30414.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Aisha is committed to mentoring aspiring leaders, championing diversity and inclusion, and supporting community initiatives. She is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, continually inspiring others with her dynamic leadership and dedication to excellence.
Aisha is a Chartered Member MCIPD, Certified ISO 30414 Lead Consultant/Trainer, ISO 9001 Senior Lead Auditor, Certified Employer Brand Leader, Certified OKR Professional, Licensed Human Practitioner (ACIPM), Chartered Insurer (ACIIN), Practitioner Chartered Quality Institute (PCQI).
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