About us
THOP’s seasoned advisory executives drive strategic growth, investment, and expansion across key African markets with deep in-country expertise.
WHO WE ARE
Expert Advisory Executives for African Market Growth
Organisations require strategic intelligence, cultural fluency, and operational excellence across Africa.
With hubs in Lagos and Abidjan, THOP has capabilities that extend to all major African financial centres and a vast network across the continent’s key economies. Our team delivers strategic consulting that truly stands out. We provide deep international corporate expertise with an intimate understanding of the African market, crafting strategies that are as globally sophisticated as they are locally relevant.
Drawing on deep pan-African expertise in public affairs, public relations and brand communications, we provide the solutions essential for your organisations’ long-term success on the continent.
With a native understanding of African business cultures, from formal diplomatic protocols to community engagement practices, we ensure that brands can achieve sustainable growth and strengthen stakeholder trust.
OUR TEAM
Executive Leadership
Kwame Senou
Executive Director, Public Affairs Lead
Rahima Coulibaly
Head of Support Functions
Lerato Mpholo
Head of Services Delivery
Mariam Essahih
Head of Marketing & New Business
Adeola Ibiyemi
Director Lagos Office
Governance
Kwame Senou
Executive Director
Rahima Coulibaly
Executive Director
Bridget Von Holdt
Non-Executive Director
Gilles Masson
Non-Executive Director
Lionel Kpenou-Chobli
Non-Executive Director
Rooted in Africa.
Innovative, inspiring, and effective.
By leveraging our in-house agencies, we offer flexible, end-to-end delivery—from strategy to identity design. Our agility, speed, and deep local insight drive sustainable engagement and real results. With a diverse global team, we work as an extension of yours, bringing fresh perspective every step of the way.
OUR IMPACT