Pan-African Executive Advisory

10,000 people.
10 countries.
30 years of
African expertise.

Gator Consulting brings rare, board-level pan-African operational leadership to companies entering, growing, or transforming operations across Sub-Saharan and Francophone Africa.

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10K+
Staff managed across Africa
10+
African markets led
30+
Years C-suite experience
4
African languages spoken
10,000+
Staff managed across 10+ African countries
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The Consultant
Founder & Principal Advisor
Gator Consulting Limited
English French Arabic Wolof UK Citizen Kenyan Citizen
Contact
ms@gatorconsulting.net
+44 7544 728685
+254 735 339040
About

A career built across Africa, not just passing through it

The Consultant is one of the most experienced pan-African operations executives working on the continent today. Over a 30+ year C-suite career spanning manufacturing, FMCG distribution, packaging, consumer goods, and commercial services, he has led operations at a scale that few executives anywhere in Africa can match.

At the peak of his operational career, The Consultant served as CEO of a major pan-African consumer goods business — leading a workforce of over 10,000 staff across more than 10 African countries simultaneously. That experience — managing complexity, culture, regulation, and commercial performance across Anglophone and Francophone markets at scale — is the foundation of everything Gator Consulting offers its clients.

Gator Consulting was established to make this rare depth of African operational experience available to organisations that need board-level expertise without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive hire. Every engagement is led personally by The Consultant — not delegated to junior consultants.

MBA
University of Leicester, UK
BSc Chemical Engineering
University of Florida, USA
CEO — Major Pan-African Operation
10,000+ staff · 10+ countries · $65M+ revenue
30+ Years Executive Leadership
East, West & Francophone Africa
What we do

Four ways we create value

Every engagement is tailored to the specific challenge. These are the areas where Gator Consulting consistently delivers the most impact.

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Market Entry & Commercial Strategy
For companies entering East or Francophone Africa for the first time, or expanding beyond their current footprint.
  • Market entry roadmaps and feasibility
  • Distributor and channel partner identification
  • Regulatory navigation across multiple jurisdictions
  • Competitive landscape and pricing analysis
  • Go-to-market execution support
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Turnaround & Operational Restructuring
For businesses facing commercial underperformance, cash flow pressure, or the need for rapid operational reset.
  • Revenue recovery and P&L stabilisation
  • Sales force restructuring and incentive redesign
  • Management cost rationalisation
  • Supply chain and operational efficiency
  • Board-level governance and reporting frameworks
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Fractional CEO & COO Leadership
For organisations that need experienced C-suite leadership on a part-time or interim basis during transition, growth, or restructuring.
  • Embedded fractional CEO or COO role
  • 90-day operational assessment and action plans
  • Leadership team building and performance management
  • Interim leadership during ownership transition
  • Culture and organisational alignment
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Advisory, Due Diligence & Expert Counsel
For investors, PE firms, and consultancies needing on-the-ground African operational intelligence.
  • PE and investor due diligence — African operations
  • Sector expert consultations and commentary
  • Investment feasibility studies and appraisals
  • Non-executive director and board advisory roles
  • Strategic risk assessment for African markets
Geographic coverage

Deep expertise across the continent

Direct working experience across East Africa, West Africa, and Francophone Africa — with broader knowledge of Sub-Saharan markets.

East Africa
Direct operational experience across multiple East African markets — regulatory navigation, distribution networks, and commercial scaling
West Africa
Deep hands-on experience across Anglophone West African markets — channel development, market entry, and multi-country operations
Francophone Africa
Native French-speaking capability with direct operational experience across Francophone markets — a rare combination of language and executive depth
Broader Coverage
Working knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa across 10+ markets — including Central, Southern, and Horn of Africa — built over 30+ years of pan-continental executive leadership
Engagement model

Three ways to work together

Engagements are structured to match the scope and duration of your need. All work is handled directly by The Consultant — not delegated to junior staff.

Get in touch

Start a conversation

Every engagement begins with a no-obligation 30-minute discovery call. Reach out to discuss how Gator Consulting can support your organisation.

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Email
ms@gatorconsulting.net
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UK
+44 7544 728685
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Mobile (Africa)
+254 735 339040
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Based in
Nairobi, Kenya
UK & Kenyan citizen · Available globally
Available for immediate engagement
Retainer, fractional, and project engagements available now. Remote and in-person across Africa and the UK.