5.0 (120+ Reviews)
Strategic Advisory & Executive Influence
Dr. Chris Manengs
Chief Strategy • Market Expansion • Influence & Growth
- Africa
- Gulf
- Europe
I Work With Leaders Who Operate Where Decisions Matter, Managing Reputation, Capital Access, and Cross-Border Growth.
120+ Success Stories
Your Growth, My Mission
120+ Success Stories
Your Growth, My Mission
Strategic Advisory & Executive Influence
Dr. Chris Manengs
Chief Strategy • Market Expansion • Influence & Growth
- Africa
- Gulf
- Europe
I Work With Leaders Who Operate Where Decisions Matter, Managing Reputation, Capital Access, and Cross-Border Growth.
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About
A senior Chief Strategy & Executive Advisor supporting CEOs, boards, founders, family offices, and political leaders navigating growth, power, and complexity across Africa, the Gulf, and Europe.
My work sits at the intersection of
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Business strategy
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Political and institutional intelligence
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Market entry & expansion
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Brand authority & narrative control
I advise where stakes are high, timelines are tight, and mistakes are expensive.
Expertise
Where strategy meets institutional power
My work sits at the intersection of business, politics, and markets. I advise where legitimacy matters and timing is everything.
Business strategy
Strategic clarity for boards, executives, and institutional leaders navigating complex decisions.
Market entry and expansion
Country launch planning and market dominance strategies across Africa and emerging markets.
Political and institutional intelligence
Stakeholder navigation, government relations, and risk perception management in sensitive environments.
Brand authority and narrative control
Positioning for leaders and institutions where reputation and legitimacy determine outcomes.
Clientele
Who I Work With
I selectively advise leaders and institutions whose challenges involve growth, influence, and legitimacy. This is my domain.
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CEOs & Executive Committees
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Boards of Directors
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Family Offices & Investment Vehicles
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Telecom, Tech, Energy & Infrastructure Groups
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Political Leaders & Campaign Structures
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Founders scaling into emerging markets
Services
What I Help You Solve
Strategic Growth & Market Entry
- Africa & emerging-market expansion
- Gulf → Africa investment strategies
- Country launch & market dominance planning
- Commercial acceleration in regulated environments
Executive & Board Advisory
- Chief Strategy Support
- Country Director advisory
- Interim / fractional CSO mandates
- Board-level strategic clarity
Influence, Reputation & Power Mapping
- Stakeholder & government navigation
- Political risk & perception management
- Narrative positioning for leaders & institutions
- Crisis and high-pressure decision support
Political Strategy & Campaign Advisory
- Campaign architecture & positioning
- Public influence & voter perception strategy
- Media, narrative & legitimacy frameworks
- Confidential advisory to candidates and power brokers
Media Recognition
Featured Coverage
Honored to be featured in leading publications across Africa and internationally.
Authorship
Beyond Advisory
My work extends beyond the boardroom. As an author, I explore the complexities of ambition, identity, and success in the modern world.
"Excited: Love, Career, and Fame" captures the journey of navigating high-stakes environments where every decision shapes your trajectory.
How I Work
I do not sell templates or generic solutions. I provide strategic clarity, contextual intelligence, and executable direction tailored to your specific situation.
01 - Confidential Engagement
Approach
No templates, no noise
I provide strategic clarity and contextual intelligence tailored to your specific situation. Each engagement is confidential, selective, and designed for executable outcomes. I do not offer generic consulting.
02 - Selective availability
Engagement
Multiple formats for different mandates
Strategic advisory calls, executive consultations, fractional mandates, board advisory, and campaign guidance. International and hybrid engagements available based on your needs.
03 - Outcome-driven work
Methodology
Clarity over urgency
I prioritize long-term positioning and legitimacy over quick fixes. Strategic thinking, structural integrity, and discretion define how I work with every client.
Distinction
Why Leaders Work With Me
I combine corporate strategy with political intelligence in ways few advisors can match. My work across Africa, the Gulf, and Europe gives me insight into regional dynamics that matter. I think like a board member and execute like an operator. In sensitive situations, I remain calm and discreet.
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Corporate and political strategy Rare combination of business acumen and institutional intelligence.
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Regional expertise and depth Deep understanding of Africa, Gulf, and Europe market and political dynamics.
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Board-level thinking, operator execution Strategic clarity paired with practical, implementable direction.
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Calm presence in high-stakes situations Trusted advisor when discretion and judgment matter most.
I work best with leaders who value:
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Strategic thinking over urgency
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Legitimacy over shortcuts
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Long-term positioning over optics
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Discretion over noise
If speed matters more than structure, we are not a fit.
Format
How we can work together
I offer flexible engagement structures designed for serious leaders with complex challenges. Each format is tailored to your timeline, scope, and confidentiality requirements.
Engagement Formats
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Strategic Advisory Calls (30 / 60 / 90 minutes)
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Confidential Executive Consultations
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Fractional or Interim Strategy Mandates
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Board & Chairman Advisory
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Campaign & Influence Advisory
Availability
Ready to move forward
I am open to:
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Senior advisory engagements
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Chief Strategy / Country leadership mandates
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Confidential political or institutional advisory
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