Seema Shah, Author at Executive Search Africa & Emerging Markets

Hiring in Africa: Why the London Playbook Doesn’t Work in Lagos

Hiring in Africa: Why the London Playbook Doesn’t Work in Lagos

What do global companies often get wrong when hiring in Africa? They assume the hiring playbook that worked in London, Dubai, or Singapore will work in Lagos, Nairobi, or Johannesburg. It usually doesn’t. Having worked closely with businesses hiring across...

September 1, 2026

Crisis Leadership: What External Shocks Reveal About Your Bench Strength

CEO Succession Leadership Development

Crisis Leadership: What External Shocks Reveal About Your Bench Strength

Every external shock — an oil price spike, a currency devaluation, a shipping disruption, a regulatory upheaval — runs an unplanned assessment of your leadership team. It’s not one you scheduled, and it’s not one you can prepare candidates for...

August 31, 2026

Human in the Lead, Not Human in the Loop: What the AI Era Demands From Senior Leadership

Leadership Development Organisational Transformation

Human in the Lead, Not Human in the Loop: What the AI Era Demands From Senior Leadership

When did you last see an AI-generated analysis get challenged in your organisation — not reviewed, not summarised, not forwarded up the chain, but genuinely challenged? If the honest answer is never, your business may be building its AI capability...

August 30, 2026

Your Next Great Hire Is Already on Your Payroll

CEO Succession HR Consultancy & Talent Strategy

Your Next Great Hire Is Already on Your Payroll

If you lost your three most important people tomorrow, do you have someone internally who could step up? Or would you be starting a search from scratch? For most organisations, the honest answer to that question tells you everything about...

August 29, 2026

How can Businesses in Africa and Emerging Markets Build Resilience Against Uncertainty?

HR Consultancy & Talent Strategy Organisational Transformation

How can Businesses in Africa and Emerging Markets Build Resilience Against Uncertainty?

Trade disruption, AI-driven change, demographic shifts, labour shortages and shifting market conditions are all raising risk for leaders right now. Rather than treating these as obstacles to simply endure, they are an opportunity to strengthen the business for the long...

July 1, 2026

Why Are Companies Moving From Star Executives to Leadership Teams?

Executive Search Organisational Transformation

Why Are Companies Moving From Star Executives to Leadership Teams?

The corner-office, solo-decision-maker model of the C-suite is outdated. Today’s best leaders do not just lead, they evolve, adapt and work well with others. The future of the C-suite is not just about hiring big names, it is about building...

July 1, 2026

Why Can Businesses in Africa and Emerging Markets Not Afford to Delay Succession Planning?

Board Advisory CEO Succession

Why Can Businesses in Africa and Emerging Markets Not Afford to Delay Succession Planning?

If your top leader left tomorrow, would you be ready? Too many organisations treat succession planning like a distant chore, only to scramble when change hits. The world’s most resilient companies know that future-proofing leadership is not a one-time event,...

July 1, 2026

How Should CEOs in Africa, India and the Middle East Respond to the Global Skills Crisis?

HR Consultancy & Talent Strategy

How Should CEOs in Africa, India and the Middle East Respond to the Global Skills Crisis?

According to McKinsey’s Beyond Hiring report, the large majority of executives globally say they are either currently experiencing skill gaps or expect them within the next few years. In emerging markets, the challenge is even more acute, with a majority...

July 1, 2026

Why Is Executive Wellness a Leadership Strategy, Not a Personal Choice?

HR Consultancy & Talent Strategy Leadership Development

Why Is Executive Wellness a Leadership Strategy, Not a Personal Choice?

How do senior leaders consistently drive better decision-making, organisational resilience and innovation in an increasingly volatile world? Many of the most consistently effective executives share a disciplined wellness regime built to sustain peak performance under pressure. Recent research from leading...

July 1, 2026

What Does It Take to Build a Winning Culture Across Africa, India and the Middle East?

HR Consultancy & Talent Strategy Organisational Transformation

What Does It Take to Build a Winning Culture Across Africa, India and the Middle East?

In the dynamic landscapes of Africa, India and the Middle East, many leaders focus on market strategy, technology and financial investment. While essential, they often overlook the single most powerful driver of sustained success: a winning culture. A culture that...

July 1, 2026

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Author: Seema Shah

Hiring in Africa: Why the London Playbook Doesn’t Work in Lagos

Crisis Leadership: What External Shocks Reveal About Your Bench Strength

Human in the Lead, Not Human in the Loop: What the AI Era Demands From Senior Leadership

Your Next Great Hire Is Already on Your Payroll

How can Businesses in Africa and Emerging Markets Build Resilience Against Uncertainty?

Why Are Companies Moving From Star Executives to Leadership Teams?

Why Can Businesses in Africa and Emerging Markets Not Afford to Delay Succession Planning?

How Should CEOs in Africa, India and the Middle East Respond to the Global Skills Crisis?

Why Is Executive Wellness a Leadership Strategy, Not a Personal Choice?

What Does It Take to Build a Winning Culture Across Africa, India and the Middle East?

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