Executives in Africa

HOW DO LONG-TERM INCENTIVES HELP COMPANIES SCALE UP? Many companies want to use Long Term Incentives to attract the right leaders who will be integral to scaling, especially as a way to keep costs down. However most companies don’t know how to put together a Long Term Incentive Plan … and don’t realise it doesn’t need to involve giving away equity. Where do you start designing the right LTIP? What options should you consider and why? Don't miss this FREE EXPERT WEBINAR hosted by Executives in Africa on the 19th November 2024 with Simon Patterson. Registration details below. #LTIP #Scaling #Compensation #Webinar

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗝𝗘𝗘 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 As an Executive Search Consultant with Executives in Africa, I had the privilege of attending the transformative #JEELondon2024 event hosted by Jackson, Etti & Edu, where visionary industry leaders convened to discuss "Investing in Africa's Digital Economy: Catalysing the Next Frontier of Growth". The discussions highlighted the immense potential and critical leadership challenges driving Africa's digital revolution. According to the keynote speaker, AIG IMOUKHUEDE, anyone who can solve issues around education, health, and finance access will make a lot of money in Africa. A few key insights that stood out to me: 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: With 40-60% of Africa's population still lacking internet access, the runway for digital infrastructure investment is vast. But realizing this potential will require a new breed of innovative, strategically minded leaders. 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗽: Bridging the digital divide will demand a unified effort from financiers, regulators, and technology experts. Cultivating high-level partnerships and aligning stakeholders will be pivotal for success. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: Africa's digital transformation transcends mere connectivity - it's about catalysing economic progress, creating jobs, and uplifting millions. Visionary leadership is needed to steer this profound societal change. As 'Tokunboh Ishmael, CFA noted, she had made and lost money based on the quality of people leading the businesses she had invested in. The calibre of talent and diversity of perspectives at the event underscored the critical importance of people and leadership in shaping Africa's digital future. What leadership qualities do you believe will be most essential for driving Africa's digital revolution? I'm eager to hear your insights in the comments below.   #AfricanTech #DigitalTransformation #ExecutiveLeadership

𝘾𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝘼𝙄 𝙞𝙨 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙚? 𝙈𝙮 𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 #𝘼𝙁𝙎𝙄𝘾~𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨. Join the conversation on how Africa can harness AI for sustainable growth and global competitiveness. Read the full article now! #GenAI #AIEthics #FutureOfAfrica #AFSIC

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲: 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗝𝗘𝗘 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 As an Executive Search Consultant with Executives in Africa, I had the privilege of attending the transformative #JEELondon2024 event hosted by Jackson, Etti & Edu, where visionary industry leaders convened to discuss "Investing in Africa's Digital Economy: Catalysing the Next Frontier of Growth". The discussions highlighted the immense potential and critical leadership challenges driving Africa's digital revolution. According to the keynote speaker, AIG IMOUKHUEDE, anyone who can solve issues around education, health, and finance access will make a lot of money in Africa. A few key insights that stood out to me: 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹: With 40-60% of Africa's population still lacking internet access, the runway for digital infrastructure investment is vast. But realizing this potential will require a new breed of innovative, strategically minded leaders. 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗽: Bridging the digital divide will demand a unified effort from financiers, regulators, and technology experts. Cultivating high-level partnerships and aligning stakeholders will be pivotal for success. 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: Africa's digital transformation transcends mere connectivity - it's about catalysing economic progress, creating jobs, and uplifting millions. Visionary leadership is needed to steer this profound societal change. As 'Tokunboh Ishmael, CFA noted, she had made and lost money based on the quality of people leading the businesses she had invested in. The calibre of talent and diversity of perspectives at the event underscored the critical importance of people and leadership in shaping Africa's digital future. What leadership qualities do you believe will be most essential for driving Africa's digital revolution? I'm eager to hear your insights in the comments below.   #AfricanTech #DigitalTransformation #ExecutiveLeadership

𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑺𝒐 𝑭𝒂𝒓—𝑺𝒐𝒇𝒕 𝑺𝒌𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒑 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 In #Africa's rapidly evolving business landscape, technical skills alone won’t make you an effective leader. The leaders who truly inspire, excel through empathy, emotional intelligence, and the ability to connect with diverse teams across languages, cultures, and perspectives.  Research from #Deloitte found that 85% of successful African business #leaders emphasized the importance of cultural sensitivity and adaptability—soft skills that help leaders effectively manage across diverse teams and markets. With one of the world’s youngest workforces and booming economies, African leaders face unique challenges and opportunities. Those who prioritise adaptability, cultural sensitivity, and strategic relationship-building are better equipped to unite teams, drive sustainable growth, and foster resilience amid local challenges and global competition. A Gallup study across African regions highlighted that employees who feel respected and heard by their leaders are 40% more likely to be productive. Leaders with high emotional intelligence drive stronger engagement by fostering trust and open communication, both of which are essential in high-stress or high-growth environments. At Executives in Africa, we believe soft skills are the backbone of success in Africa. Leaders who don’t see their importance may soon find themselves outpaced by those who do. Is your organisation truly investing in these skills?

𝟕𝟎% 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬. This shows just how tough it can be to succeed in African markets. Success isn’t just about wanting to do well; it needs careful planning and smart moves. To see if you're ready for this challenge, ask yourself these questions: 1. Have I looked into the local market and its culture? 2. Do I know the rules and regulations for doing business in Africa? 3. Have I found and connected with key potential partners in the area? 4. Am I ready to change my business model to what local customers want? 5. Have I built a strong local team that knows the market inside and out? 6. Do I have a plan for dealing with the unique risks and challenges in Africa? 7. Have I set clear goals to track my progress in the new market? 8. Am I willing to invest time in building relationships with the community? 9. Have I learned from other businesses that have done well in Africa? If you answered ‘NO’ to six or more of these questions, it’s time to rethink your approach. If you answered ‘YES’ to six or more, you’re on the right track! Know someone thinking about entering Africa? Tag them in the comments to share these tips ⬇️ ♻️ Repost this to help others on their journey to success in African markets. #AfricanBusiness #MarketEntry #EntrepreneurshipInAfrica