JERICHO,
N.Y., May 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global
consulting firm J.S. Held, proudly celebrating 50 transformative
years, announces the rebranding of Africa Matters Limited, (AML) a
part of J.S. Held, to Strategic Advisory, Africa. The team, led by Managing Directors
Indigo Ellis, Piers Dawson, and Senior Advisor Ross Alexander, brings extensive expertise in
business intelligence, government relations advisory, and
sustainability consulting to companies conducting business across
and considering investment in the African continent.
J.S. Held announces a special publication
in advance of South Africa's
election.
To mark this milestone, the Strategic Advisory, Africa team has released a comprehensive
analysis titled "South Africa's
2024 Election Outlook," authored by Connor
Vasey and Anna Westwell. The
paper delves into the country's most significant election since
1994 as voters prepare to elect members of the national and
provincial legislature with the majority party, or coalition, going
on to form a government and install a president, on May 29, 2024. The report highlights the
historical significance of the election, the challenges faced by
the incumbent African National Congress, and the potential for
policymaking inconsistency in the aftermath of the election.
Key insights from the analysis include:
- The incumbent African National Congress (ANC), led by President
Cyril Ramaphosa, is likely to lose
its parliamentary majority and be forced into a coalition
government.
- The electorate is increasingly frustrated with poor service
delivery, persistent economic challenges, and violent crime, making
this election historically significant.
- Negative trends put the ANC on course to lose its majority, but
the party is not out of the race entirely.
- Intraparty, rather than interparty, jostling will fuel policy
inconsistency in the aftermath of the election.
"Our team is dedicated to providing clients with the critical
insights and strategic guidance needed to navigate Africa's complex political and economic
landscape," said Indigo Ellis. "This
election outlook is just one example of how we combine our deep
understanding of the region with data-driven analysis to help
organizations make informed decisions."
As the focus on innovative development continues to grow,
organizations with interests across the African continent engage
J.S. Held experts to address a wide range of business issues. The
team of Africa-focused Strategic
Advisory experts understand the evolving regional landscapes across
the continent and have the experience needed to navigate its
challenges. J.S. Held experts use extensive public and private
sector networks to help clients successfully identify and engage
with business-critical government stakeholders. To learn more about
how experts across the firm are engaged to advise clients seeking
to realize value and mitigate risk in Africa, please visit
https://www.jsheld.com/areas-of-expertise/risk-advisory/business-intelligence/government-relations-advisory.
Global news outlets regularly call upon J.S. Held experts in the
region to provide fact-based perspectives on critical issues
impacting business decision-making and risk mitigation.
The Global Investigations practice at J.S. Held has grown from
strategic acquisitions like AML and senior expert hires from
leading consultancies. Greg
Esslinger, Executive Vice President and Global
Investigations Practice Lead, shares, "The team continues to work
tirelessly as we thoughtfully expand our capabilities, adding
unique and diverse skills to ensure seamless collaboration across
the practice and J.S. Held." Esslinger continues, "Our
commitment to work as one organization, leveraging expertise across
geographies, industries, and cultures, results in superior outcomes
for our clients."
Across J.S. Held, experts work for clients in 80+ countries.
Among the more than 60,000 client engagements in 2023, experts
advised multinational extractive companies on their exposure to
political and 'above ground' risk in a range of markets in
Africa, including Nigeria, Ghana, Burkina
Faso, Uganda, and the
Democratic Republic of the Congo,
providing multi-phase assessments of political, economic risk,
regulation and government interference, security, and on-the-ground
operational challenges – such as artisanal mining.
Learn more about the dedicated and entrepreneurial experts who
help transform J.S. Held, explore our story, and celebrate this
momentous milestone, our 50 & Forward celebration, with us at
jsheld.com.
About J.S. Held
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical,
scientific, financial, and strategic expertise across all assets
and value at risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to
organizations facing high-stakes matters demanding urgent
attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut
analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible
assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services,
products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex,
contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six
continents, including 81% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 70% of the
Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (85% of the NAIC Top 50 Property
& Casualty Insurers), and 65% of the Fortune 100 Companies.
J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified
public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any
other public accounting services. J.S. Held, its affiliates and
subsidiaries are not law firms and do not provide legal advice.
Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB, a
part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/ SIPC or Ocean Tomo Investment
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