NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 30 – Eastrise Group, a strategy and insights firm connecting business and capital across Europe and Africa, has launched the Eastrise Advisory Board.
The Board brings together seasoned entrepreneurs and experts, including Threshold Co-Founder and CEO Noah Black, Qhala CEO Shikoh Gitau, and Economic Development Advisor Antony Wahome.
It will focus on artificial intelligence, sustainability, impact investment, and development finance to strengthen cross-regional business ties.
The launch comes as Africa is projected to have the world’s largest working-age population by 2040, with its economy potentially reaching $29 trillion by 2050, according to UNECA.
“Emerging markets are often dismissed as risky when, in fact, they are hubs of innovation and growth,” said Gosia Brzezińska, Founder and CEO of Eastrise Group.
“Our Advisory Board strengthens the value we bring to clients, helping them navigate complex markets, design strategies rooted in local realities, and open doors to trusted partnerships that unlock growth.”
Antony Wahome
Eastrise said the Advisory Board will serve as a circle of advisors rather than a conventional governance body, providing strategic insights for investors, corporates, and philanthropic organisations.
“Africa is already building the future, from financial services to health AI, to climate-smart agriculture. The real barrier is not capacity but visibility: ensuring African-led solutions are recognised and scaled globally. That’s where cross-regional bridges become powerful,” Gitau noted.
