is a boutique strategy and advisory firm with deep sector and multi-country experience. We provide a suite of services to help organisations navigate the complexity and to build relevant and implementable strategy solutions.

The Strategists has designed and facilitated numerous strategy engagements for boards and leadership teams. Our experience in designing numerous strategy interventions in various sectors has given us the reputation for co-crafting world class strategy design, facilitation and outputs.

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Amplifying innovation:

We have built significant expertise in the interplay between strategy and innovation. If strategy is the map, innovation is the fuel. Using global and local best practice, we help companies design and implement end to end innovation functions. This includes training, workshops, innovation challenges, an innovation management tool, design of innovation rooms, setting up of innovation advisory boards and committees, innovation advisory

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Executive education:

Having designed international learning journeys and immersions in over 50 countries globally our team have the expertise and experience to design and implement learning experiences around the world. We believe that immersions serve as powerful enablers to deepen awareness, understanding and global learning.

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Keynote presentations:

Our leaders are widely sought for their cutting edge, relevant and fresh perspectives. We speak globally at conferences, events, business schools and companies.

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Advisory and research:

Our team plays an active role in advising organisations in the areas of strategy, public policy, stakeholder engagement, economic and political insights and market positioning. We also play an active role in conducting timely and relevant research.

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GLOBAL STRATEGIST,
SPEAKER & DISRUPTOR

Having presented and consulted in over 60 cities globally, Abdullah Verachia has been recognised as a leading speaker, disruptor, strategist and thought leader on strategy, innovation and disruption.

Having served in senior executive and board roles, crafted competitive strategies for leading companies and governments around the world, lectured at some of the top ranked business schools and built and run successful companies, Abdullah fuses practice, education, insight and experience into a beautiful tapestry.

Abdullah's

Services

Abdullah is highly regarded for having facilitated strategy sessions for leading multinational companies, leading international executive programmes, as well as presenting on a range of topics globally.

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SPEAKING & PRESENTING

Speaking and presenting to companies and organisations, conferences, staff and client events etc.

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STRATEGY SESSION DESIGN & FACILITATION

Facilitation and design of bespoke strategy sessions on behalf of boards and senior executive teams, departmental units and government departments.

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BESPOKE IMMERSIONS LOCAL & INTERNATIONAL

Experience in designing and leading over 45 programmes in 21 countries, with strong networks in leading markets globally.

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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS

Courageous Conversations with boards, senior executive teams in the private sector and senior managers in the public service.

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Speaking Topics

Having presented extensively both locally and internationally, Abdullah’s speaking topics include:

Disruption Amplified: Reset, Rewire, Reimagine Everything

Are you ready for 2021: Reset the NOW and step into the NEXT

Disruption, disintermediation and digital. Crafting competitive strategy in a complex and rapidly evolving environment.

Customised trends and strategy insight for your sector and your company

Trends and Generation Z: Is your sector attuned to a new customer and new employee base.

Thinking exponentially – Building the mindset that will get you to navigate an exponential world

Beyond the headlines: A real view on South Africa

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Speaking Topics

Having presented extensively both locally and internationally, Abdullah’s speaking topics include:

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Clients We've Worked With

Abdullah has experience in an array of sectors including banking, mining, finance, asset management, construction, insurance, legal, audit, FMCG, retail and automotive. Some of the clients Abdullah has spoken to include: