In a significant move that underscores the power of strategic collaboration and ethical business practices, five internationally recognised consultancies known for their leadership in using ethics and compliance to propel business growth have formed the Zenira Business Intelligence Alliance.
The spark that gave birth to this groundbreaking initiative was an urgent request by an African state government, seeking international funding for a critical business and economic development project.
“The state’s leaders came to our members for a proposal because they understand the necessity and reputational power of building their business plan on a foundation of compliance and ethics,” said Jason Meyer of Lead Good, a co-founding member of the alliance. “This is Zenira’s core: business, planning and marketing savvy with compliance and ethics deep in our DNA.”
Zenira Business Intelligence brings together expertise from four continents across:
- Financial crime (with a particular emphasis on anti-bribery and corruption)
- Financial and Business Modelling
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship
- Ethics and Integrity
- Governance
- Compliance
- Organizational Culture and Values
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Ethical leadership
- Strategic Marketing, Branding, and Comms
This collaboration is designed to infuse ethical considerations and compliance standards at the heart of business practices, aligning with clients who have a vision for a transparent, accountable, and thriving economic landscape.
“Our international team at Zenira Business Intelligence is dedicated to supporting ethical and compliant decision-makers across the spectrum – from ambitious founders at the pre-launch stage to visionary leaders in commercial and governmental sectors,” said Tom Brown of T Brown Consulting Limited e, a co-founding member of Zenira Business Intelligence. “This alliance embodies our commitment to not just achieving short-term goals, but ensuring long-term sustainability and ethical integrity of businesses. In the African region, for example, this can be an especially potent approach to attracting international investment.”
The Zenira Business Intelligence Alliance leverages proprietary methodologies that span across strategic approach, operations, legal frameworks, customer engagement, and beyond. By ensuring a multidimensional approach led by ethics and compliance to business planning, the alliance aims to elevate projects from conception to successful execution and sustainable growth.
“Our methodology is built on the premise that strategic optimization should not be siloed but integrated across all facets of a business plan,” Brown added. “We are excited to embark on this journey, bringing together the best minds and resources in hopes of supporting the African state government in achieving its ambitious and compliant economic objectives.”
The five co-founders are:
David Brown: a Financial Consultant with over 26 years of financial modelling, data analytics and advisory experience gained at Arthur Andersen, KPMG and for the past 17 years as Managing Partner at D Brown Consulting where he oversees a team of consultants and trainers in modelling and analytics.
He has built more than 100 financial and feasibility models for over 100 clients over the years. He was a financial modelling consultant to the World Bank for 8 years and advised them on Oil and Gas Modelling and advisory for all oil assets and companies in Nigeria. He has worked on projects in the aviation, telecoms, services, oil and gas, IT, sales enablement and other industries.
Tom Brown: a senior specialist in AML, Sanctions, ABC, Tax Evasion & Financial Crime prevention with over 24 years of experience in Financial Crime Prevention. Professionally qualified in ACAMS, ICA, IRM, LLB & LLM, Tom has provided consulting, training and advisory services and successfully led major Financial Crime change initiatives, acted as a de facto MLRO and trained staff at all levels and in varying sectors.
Tom has worked with BP International Limited, Mastercard, Shell, BP Plc, Tullow Oil, Exiger, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Bank Audi, BNP Paribas, Santander UK, PWC Lebanon, NBAD, Vodafone, Rolls Royce, Perfect Information, Greensill, Deloitte LLP etc.
Nicole Rose: a dual-qualified lawyer in the UK & Australia and is a proven compliance and ethics specialist and widely regarded as a global authority. As an internationally recognized compliance specialist and lawyer, Nicole specializes in developing and implementing compliance and ethics frameworks. She has worked with global brands including Airbus, Deliveroo, Microsoft, Rabobank, ResMed, Rolls Royce, Rio Tinto, Oxfam, Trace International, National Association of Corporate Directors (U), LinkedIn & more.
Jason B. Meyer: a business lawyer, entrepreneur, consultant, educator, and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP). He is the Founder and President of LeadGood LLC, a consulting firm that applies entrepreneurial principles and mindsets to support larger business organisations and also Principal Lawyer of Meyer Business Law, a boutique firm dedicated to the legal needs of businesses and entrepreneurs. In that capacity, Meyer serves as the trusted outside “general counsel” for many growing businesses. He has represented publicly-traded companies with legal matters arising from major transactions. Meyer Business Law is based in Princeton, New Jersey. Jason is also a member of the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics and has been selected as faculty for SCCE’s annual Compliance and Ethics Institute for more than a decade.
Al Tepper: 25+ years of strategic and operational marketing leadership experience having worked with and for large global brands including Accenture, IBM, KPMG, Wipro, HCL, Capgemini, and The Guardian newspaper, along with thousands of smaller businesses.
Al has specifically led projects in the Publishing Luxury Retail, Venture Capital/Private Equity, and Global Sourcing & Shared Services sectors. He now consults on marketing strategy, coaches expert business leaders through his Academy, and is an international speaker.
About Zenira Business Intelligence
Zenira Business Intelligence is an alliance of five leading consultancy firms specialising in business modelling, planning, corporate governance, compliance, legal, and marketing strategy. With a focus on delivering world-class services to decision-makers across various sectors, Zenira Business Intelligence prides itself on its proprietary methodologies that ensure strategic optimization and sustainable success for projects across the globe.
