MEA | MEA Business Awards 2024 12 Most Innovative Management Consultancy 2024 – South Africa & MEA Markets Business Growth Acceleration Excellence Award 2024 Since being founded in 2013, Azanko Advisory, which is based in both South Africa and the UAE, has been setting the gold standard in the field of management consultancy as a result of its global best practices, industry-leading technology, and best-in-class expertise. Thanks to this awardwinning combination, the businesses of the firm’s clients are able to consistently achieve unprecedented performance and growth, setting the stage for the next generation of market leaders across industry. ffording companies in the MEA region and beyond services spanning strategic advisory, executive coaching, financial advisory, AI adoption, transformation, business process re-engineering, data analytics and project management, Azanko Advisory has positioned itself as one of the best management consultancy firms operating in this landscape today. This statement is corroborated by its diverse client base, with the banking, education, engineering, healthcare, mining, real estate, and retail sectors all being represented. Regardless of location, industry, or the services they are providing, the team here pride themselves on delivering exceptional value and exceeding the expectations of clients spanning 4 continents. Far from just an empty promise, these claims are reinforced by returns that far exceed the fees charged by the firm – with up to ten times the return on investment even achieved on occasion – which is something that can be attributed to the company’s innovative nature, outside-the-box-thinking, tailored strategies, and collaborative mindset. “In an era where accountability can be scarce, we stand out by ensuring our actions align with our words, which has been a large contributor to our success.” For the team here, client service is just as important as the attributes listed above, and in the field of management consultancy, great client service can only be attained by pioneering from the sector’s forefront. Through the dedicated research time provided to all senior staff, as well as being thought leaders in business success, Azanko Advisory is able to stay up to date on all industry trends, a quest it is aided in further by having offices in the strategic locations of Johannesburg and Dubai, both of which are undisputed leaders in the MEA region. Mirroring the pioneering nature of its locations, Azanko Advisory is in an enviable position to navigate the ever-evolving regulations present across this industry. CEO Zubair Kharva gives us the example of changing tax legislation to emphasise the firm’s forward-looking approach, with swift action allowing the team to significantly decrease their tax liability and instead direct funds to growing and expanding the business, benefiting clients in the process. Such projects make Azanko Advisory a strategic partner, not just a consultancy. Exploring this further, Zubair explains: “By blending visionary thinking with an unwavering commitment to promises, we solve today’s challenges and shape tomorrow’s opportunities. We don’t just advise; we empower you to succeed through solutions that are as innovative as they are impactful.” He continues: “With Azanko, you’re not just hiring advisors, you’re gaining a partner who’s as invested in your success as you are.” This can be attributed to the innovative culture nurtured across the business, where difference is celebrated. Underpinned by the four generations of expertise leveraged across the company, the past year was an incredibly successful one for Azanko Advisory, with 2024 seeing the grand opening of the aforementioned Dubai office, which has been profitable from the off and signed new clients from all over the world. This has all been reflected in the firm’s financial forecast, with revenue and profits for this current financial year expected to be up more than 15% from the previous year, continuing a trend that has been in effect now for more than 5 years. Zubair tells us, “We have obtained an 82% revenue growth rate over the past four years and a 60% average increase in net profits.” What makes this all the more impressive is that the growth being achieved by the firm is sustainable, with its commitment to CSR on display across its modern, state-of-the-art offices. All of this is just the beginning for this strategic business advisory however, which is continuing to grow and innovative as we move further into 2025 and beyond. Today a beacon of bespoke transformation and change management advisory, this firm is the ultimate international consulting partner for growth throughout the world, making it a worthy winner of these two awards. Moreover, having built and self-funded this remarkable business from the ground up, this award is as much a reflection of CEO Zubair Kharva as it is Azanko Advisory itself. Contact: Zubair Kharva FCMA, CGMA (CIMA) Contact Email: info@azanko.com Company: Azanko Advisory Web Address: www.azanko.com A
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