Operations Consultant for African Businesses

Global operating
standards, built for
African business.

Your business is growing, but everything still runs through you. Decisions pile up. Good people leave. Investors ask questions you can't answer. That's not a you problem. That's a systems problem. OKE Advisory takes what actually works inside the world's best-run companies and builds it into your business.

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No charge. No obligation. For founders who are serious about what comes next.

20+
Senior operators in our global network
$100M+
In operations managed globally
10+
Years inside world-class organisations
Every enquiry gets a reply within 24 hours.
The Problem

The gap isn't talent.
It's access to the
right systems.

African founders are some of the most resourceful in the world. They build real businesses with less than most. What holds them back isn't talent or drive. Nobody ever handed them the way of running things that the world's biggest companies have spent decades figuring out.

That's the gap we close. Not with theory, not with generic advice, but with the actual ways of working built inside the actual companies. Adapted for African markets, applied to African businesses.

And it isn't theory borrowed from outside. It's tested directly with African businesses, from Lagos supply chains to boardrooms preparing for real investors, not observed from a distance.

01
You're busier than ever but somehow more stuckRevenue is growing but everything feels harder, because the systems that worked at your first million in revenue break at your fiftieth, and nobody warned you it would.
02
The people who've solved your problem aren't in your roomThe operators who've built and scaled at this level have never been accessible to most African founders. Until now.
03
You left the investor meeting feeling like you failed an examNot because the business wasn't good enough, but because you couldn't show the structure, the numbers, the systems they needed to see.
04
You're the only one who can make decisions and it's exhaustingWhen everything runs through you, nothing scales. Building a business that works without you starts with building the right systems.
How We Work

The OKE Method.

Three steps, every time. No engagement skips one.

01
Diagnose
We identify precisely where the business is losing capacity, speed, and revenue, before recommending anything.
02
Design
We build the structure, team, and processes that carry the next stage of growth.
03
Embed
We implement and embed, building the capability inside the team so the improvements hold long after we leave.
Obi Okereke, Founding Partner of OKE Advisory

Obi Okereke · Founding Partner

Founding Partner

Not a coach.
Not a framework.
An operator.

Obi Okereke built his career inside some of the world's best-run companies, including Amazon, Atlassian, and Google DeepMind, before founding OKE Advisory. Every client gets direct access to the tools, standards, and judgment built over a decade at the top of global operations.

You'll always speak to Obi directly. Depending on scope, delivery is handled by Obi or by senior specialists from the network he's built.

We work with very few clients. That's intentional.

Qualifications

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt · BA International Economics and Trade · MSc Management

The Network

Beyond Obi. A network of
senior specialists.

Our specialists have worked inside organisations including:

Financial Services
Bank of England T Rowe Price HSBC Barclays State Bank of India GT Bank AXA Hiscox Bank of England T Rowe Price HSBC Barclays State Bank of India GT Bank AXA Hiscox
Technology & Consulting
Amazon Accenture EY BDO IBM Fujitsu Amazon Accenture EY BDO IBM Fujitsu
Government & Industry
UK Civil Service ONS BT BP Warner Music Group UK Civil Service ONS BT BP Warner Music Group

These are organisations members of our specialist network have worked within during their careers. They are shown to indicate professional background only. This is not a client list, and it does not imply partnership, endorsement, or sponsorship by any organisation named or shown.

What We Work On

One firm. Every part of
your business.

Obi is your point of contact throughout. Larger or more technical engagements are staffed with senior specialists from across our network, matched to what the work actually needs.

01
Fixing How the Business Runs
Redesigning how work gets done: clear processes, the right structure, and a business that doesn't depend on one person to keep moving. Led by Obi directly.
02
Building a Business That Doesn't Break
Preparing your business for the unexpected, so that when things go wrong, the business keeps running and your team knows exactly what to do.
03
Supply Chain & Logistics
Getting your suppliers, stock, and deliveries working properly, from where goods come from to how they reach your customers.
04
Hiring & Building Teams
Who to hire, when to hire them, how to structure your team, and how to manage people so the business doesn't fall apart when you're not looking.
05
Getting Ready to Raise Money
Getting your business into a shape that investors take seriously: the numbers, the structure, and the story that answers the questions they will ask.
06
AI Readiness & Automation
Working out where AI can actually save you time and money, and where it can't. Drawing on experience inside Google DeepMind, not theory from a course.
Our Services

Four ways in.
One standard of work.

Not every founder needs to bring in outside help, and not every problem needs it. The Scale Kit puts the same tools we use with real clients into your hands, at a fraction of the cost. For founders ready to go deeper, we offer three levels of direct work together. Each one is designed to leave your business stronger, not dependent on us.

Direct engagements are priced by scope, so cost fits the size of the business. Get in touch for a quote.

Tier 01 · Self-Service
African Business Scale Kit
$75
One-time · Instant digital delivery
  • 12-area business health check, see exactly where your business is strong and where it's leaking
  • Step-by-step guides for growing your business, from people who've actually done it
  • Templates for hiring and building your team the right way
  • Tools to write down how your business works so others can run it
  • Checklist to get your business ready before you talk to investors
Get the Kit
Tier 02 · Entry Point
90-Minute Diagnostic
Starts from $450
Single session · Summary within 48hrs
  • Deep-dive into how your business runs and what's getting in the way
  • A clear action plan in order of priority
  • Written brief within 48 hours
  • One follow-up call within 14 days
  • Scale Kit included
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Tier 03 · Ongoing Advisory
Monthly Retainer
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Minimum 3 months · Discovery call required
  • Weekly advisory sessions
  • Direct access between sessions
  • Review of key decisions and hires
  • Network introductions where relevant
  • One client per sector at any time
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Tier 04 · Embedded
30-Day Sprint
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30 days, working inside your business · One client per quarter
  • Full review of how your business is running from day one
  • We work inside your business making immediate changes: how work gets done, who does what, how the team is structured
  • A clear written plan your team can follow after the engagement ends
  • Decisions on who to hire, who to move, and how to structure your team
  • Introductions to investors and senior operators in our network
  • Strictly one client. Every quarter.
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OKE Talent Network

Most African businesses don't fail for lack of ideas.
They fail for lack of the right people.

We place senior people we've hired into your business, for as long as you need them, to run the function you're missing. Not a recruitment agency. Not a staffing firm.

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Client Work

What this looks like in practice.

OSAL Agric
Agricultural business · Nigeria
Building Systems Getting Investor-Ready Operations
The Situation

OSAL Agric was growing, but the business wasn't set up to handle it. Things were inconsistent, decisions kept landing back on the founder, and investors were asking questions the business couldn't yet answer clearly. The opportunity was real. The structure wasn't there yet.

What We Did

We built the internal systems from scratch: how decisions get made, how the team operates day-to-day, how the business documents and tracks what it does. We created the kind of clear structure that serious investors need to see before they commit money.

The Outcome

OSAL Agric is now in active investment conversations and working directly with the Nigerian Commodity Exchange, proof that investors and partners take the business seriously now.

Outcomes
Active investment conversations underway
Partnership with Nigerian Commodity Exchange
End-to-end operational systems installed
Lumi Treats
Food & Hospitality · Nigeria
Pricing & Margins Process Design Operations
The Situation

Lumi Treats was being run on passion alone. Pricing was set by feel rather than margin, there was no consistent process for a normal day, and the founder was putting out fires instead of running a business.

What We Did

We rebuilt the pricing model against real cost and margin, and put in the day-to-day processes the business was missing: what happens, in what order, and who owns it. We gave the founder the operating structure she never had time to build herself.

The Outcome

Lumi Treats now runs on pricing that reflects real margin and a documented way of working the founder can rely on day to day, instead of rebuilding the wheel every morning.

Outcomes
Cost-based pricing model installed
Documented day-to-day operating process
Founder out of constant firefighting mode
Client Voice
“"Before OKE Advisory, investors were asking questions our business couldn't answer. After the engagement, we were in serious conversations, and the Nigerian Commodity Exchange partnership came directly from the structure we built together."
Ope · Founder, OSAL Agric
Agricultural Business · Nigeria
“"I was running Lumi Treats on passion alone, underpricing everything, chasing fires every day, no real structure. OKE Advisory gave me the things I didn't know I was missing. I now run a proper business."
Pelumi · Founder, Lumi Treats
Food & Hospitality · Nigeria
Common Questions

Before you book a call.

The most common questions we get from founders before working with us.

Who is OKE Advisory built for?
Every African business, not just the biggest ones. The Golden Circle and the Scale Kit are built for any founder who wants to run their business properly, whatever the size. The Diagnostic is the natural next step once you're ready to invest directly in your operations. The Retainer and Sprint are for businesses further along, ready to commit the resources a deeper engagement needs. Wherever you are, there's a place to start.
How is this different from hiring a general consultant?
We are operators, not theorists. Every method we use was built running real businesses, not researched from outside. Obi leads every engagement personally.
What actually happens in the 90-minute diagnostic?
A structured session working through how your business currently runs, where it's losing time, money, or capacity, and what to fix first. You get a written brief within 48 hours with a clear order of priority.
How quickly can we start?
Diagnostics are typically booked within a week. The Sprint and Retainer take one client at a time, so timing depends on current capacity. We'll be upfront about this on the discovery call.
Do you only work with businesses in Nigeria?
No. OKE Advisory is based in London, with a branch in Nigeria. Our clients are based across Africa, and for larger engagements like the Sprint, we travel to be on the ground with you. Wherever your business is, get in touch to discuss.
The Golden Circle

Built for every
African founder.

OKE Advisory works directly with a handful of founders at a time. But the knowledge that transforms businesses shouldn't stop at our client list. We built The Golden Circle because we believe every founder on this continent deserves access to real operational thinking, not just the few we work with directly. Free to join. No pitch. No catch.

WhatsApp Community
Peer conversations, resource sharing, and accountability with founders at every stage. Free to join.
Monthly Live Show
Hosted by the OKE Advisory team. One senior operator or investor guest per episode. Open Q&A for Golden Circle members.
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Monthly Live Show
One senior operator or investor. One real conversation. Open Q&A for every Golden Circle member.

Guests drawn from our international network, practitioners who have built and scaled businesses across Africa, the UK, and beyond. No panels. No fluff.

MonthlyLive Q&AFree

Join the community now to be first notified when we go live.

Our Guarantee

If the 90-minute diagnostic doesn't surface at least one clear, actionable problem worth fixing, we'll refund the session in full.

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