Leadership That Delivers
Our team brings together seasoned professionals with over 40 combined years of experience, deep regional expertise, and a proven track record of delivering results across the Horn of Africa and East Africa.
Mahad Awale
Economic Development & Financial Services
Mahad is an accomplished Managing Director with over a decade of experience in financial management, economic empowerment, and business development in Somalia and internationally.
He has successfully managed $30M+ impact funds and pioneered the first Sharia-compliant credit guarantee program in Somalia, driving inclusive growth for SMEs, women, and youth.
A proven leader in economic governance and strategic partnerships, Mahad has directed multi-million-dollar portfolios, built strong collaborations with institutions such as the World Bank, Norfund, and Dahabshil Bank, and led teams across multiple field offices.
His background spans both global financial services, including managing hedge fund accounts at Citigroup, and development programs promoting sustainability, women's economic empowerment, and fisheries governance.
Education
MBA, Ohio Dominican University
BA Accounting, Franklin University
Languages
Somali, Italian, English
Sumeya Ali
M&E & Strategic Communication
Sumeya is a distinguished expert in program management, strategic communication, and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) with over 15 years of experience across the East and Horn of Africa.
She has successfully led and delivered more than 100 high-impact projects. A proven project manager with a track record of excellence in leading multi-million-dollar development portfolios and delivering 200+ high-impact projects across East Africa.
Skilled at bridging global standards with local realities, driving organizational growth, and building sustainable capacity. Recognized for strategic leadership, client-focused solutions, and delivering measurable results in complex environments.
Sumeya has worked on projects in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Rwanda, Uganda and Ukraine.
Education
Executive Master's in Management & Organizational Development
BA International Relations (Peace & Conflict Studies)
Languages
English, Somali, Swahili
Salma Abeeb
Supply Chain & Operations
Salma is a results-driven supply chain leader with over 9 years of experience in global logistics, procurement, and operations management.
She has a proven record of delivering substantial cost savings, optimising inventory, and achieving 95%+ service levels through strategic sourcing and advanced forecasting.
Skilled in SAP S/4HANA, vendor management, and risk mitigation, Salma has led multimodal logistics operations across domestic and international networks.
Education
Master's in Supply Chain & Logistics Management
Languages
English, Somali
Amina A.
Strategic Development & Program Management
Amina is a strategic development professional with extensive experience across the Horn and East Africa. She specializes in program design, stakeholder engagement, and governance and economic development initiatives.
Working with major donors and implementing partners in complex environments, Amina is known for her analytical rigour and ability to build consensus.
She translates strategic vision into actionable plans that deliver results, bringing deep insight into regional development trends, donor priorities, and program implementation in challenging contexts.
Zein H.
Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Zein is a communications strategist with expertise in brand management, digital engagement, and stakeholder relations for development organizations.
He has led high-impact communication initiatives, producing compelling content ranging from policy briefs to multimedia materials that amplify program visibility and strengthen donor and partner engagement.
Skilled in crisis communications, digital strategy, and knowledge management, Zein excels at translating complex ideas into narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
50+ Specialized Consultants
Beyond our core team, we draw on a deep bench of specialized consultants across diverse sectors, allowing us to scale from 3 to 30+ experts per project.