Strategy, Politics, and Markets in Africa

Understanding the Forces That Shape Business in Africa

Business strategy does not operate in isolation. Across emerging markets, corporate outcomes are often shaped as much by political and regulatory dynamics as by competitive strategy itself.

Public Affairs and Government Relations

Advising organisations on navigating regulatory environments, engaging policymakers, and managing political risk across African markets.

Political Economy Analysis

Examining how public policy, institutional capacity, and geopolitical developments influence investment environments and business strategy.

Strategy in Emerging Markets

Helping organisations understand how structural economic dynamics influence corporate strategy in emerging and frontier markets.

More Than a Decade at the Intersection of Business, Government, and Markets

Lelo has more than a decade of experience in public affairs, strategic communications, and policy advisory, working with both private sector organisations and government institutions. Prior to FTI Consulting, he worked at Instinctif Partners Africa, PwC South Africa, and within South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.

He holds a Master of Commerce in Development Economics from the University of the Witwatersrand and an Executive Global Master’s in Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science.