Issue 9 February - May 2002

Phillips Consulting Limited is a firm of Management Consultants with a keen focus on evolving strategies, developing people and designing management systems. In almost a decade of operation, the company has successfully developed strong relationships with a number of key organisations, through its offices in both Lagos (Nigeria) and Johannesburg (South Africa). Over this same period, the firm has focused its attention on building up a wealth of experience and world-class credentials in its Strategic Management Approach to attaining and maintaining product and service excellence. Through customer focussed strategies and continuous improvements, Phillips Consulting has contributed to the significant growth of its clients. Phillips Consulting Limited prides itself in assisting organisations achieve their dreams by deploying its strengths and competencies in Business Process Re-engineering, Turnaround management; E-commerce strategy & Implementation, Customer Relationship Management, Business Performance Improvement and Corporate Strategy Development. The company is equally structured to impact on organisations in the area of Information System Security; Work Force Development and in Market Research. It has delivered these solutions by working closely with its strategic partners, and using world class products, tools and techniques relevant to the requirements of its very discerning clients. Phillips Consulting has also provided assistance to international organisations wishing to establish operations in both Nigeria and South Africa. As a result, Phillips Consulting has firmly anchored the two nations which are set to make a difference to this continent.

As part of its effort to recreate and evolve a sustainable environment, the firm is clearly focused on developing a platform through which the human and natural potential of the continent will be harnessed. It believes that the development of the continent can only be achieved by the commitment of Africans and through the development of strategic alliances among organisations with strong roots in the continent. “The challenge will be enormous,” says Francis Osuyah, title, “But with a strong political will and increased co-operation between countries and businesses in the continent, we will change the face of Africa.

“Over time Phillips Consulting has imbibed the essence of its African heritage and has developed an African focus, which has caused us to believe in Africa, its people and its ability to fully utilise its resources. To this end, we are consistently structuring strategic alliances for organisations seeking to expand into Africa and indeed within the African continent”.

The firm has provided support to major organisations in their expansion into the continent, the most notable being MTN International, the foremost telecommunications company in Africa. It has also worked with organisations from Asia, UK and the United States, conducting market research, identifying suitable partners, conducting due diligence and defining practical and relevant market entry strategies. “The success of our clients gives credence to our approach and experience in developing strategic alliances,” Osuyah states.

Recognising the challenges presented by globalisation and the achievement of world class standards, Phillips Consulting Limited serves as an International network and platform for a much broader enlightenment; enabling effective, right first time decisions to be made in the development and growth of its clients.

The firm has also been actively involved in the promotion of executive education in Africa. Since 1993, Phillips Consulting Limited has developed relationships with the top business schools in South Africa, offering relevant executive education to chief executives and senior managers from Nigeria and a few other African countries, thereby contributing to the development of managerial and leadership capabilities within the continent. Over 500 executives from key sectors ranging from Banking, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing and Service industries have benefited from these executive programmes.

Phillips Consulting Limited’s vision is to be one of the leading consulting firms in Africa by the year 2006. It intends to have offices in most major cities in the continent within this decade, in order to strengthen its focus on the continent and offer opportunities for wealth creation by Africans.

Phillips Consulting anchors its strength on the selection and development of its consultants. The firm believes in developing world-class consultants in order to be a truly world-class consulting firm; as the people personify the firm, and the delivery of relevant solutions to clients requires a global approach and thinking in the development and implementation process.

“With a crop of young and dynamic consultants conversant with best practices in the consulting realm, we are continuously improving our competencies to be ranked amongst the best in the world,” Osuyah states.

For further information contact:
Phillips Consulting Limited
4th Floor UBA House
57 Marina, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: (234) 1 266 5263
Fax: (234) 1 2665325
Email: info@phillipsconsulting.net

Phillips Consulting SA
6th Floor Fedsure Towers
13 Fredman Drive, Sandton
Johannesburg, South Africa
Tel: (27) 11 784 5450/51 Fax: (27) 11 884 8253
Email: saoffice@phillipsconsulting.net