KRL International LLC, a boutique consulting firm focused on building bridges between Washington and the world's emerging markets, is pleased to welcome young entrepreneur James Woods as a Senior Advisor.
A native of Malawi currently based in London, James is the winner of the 2015 Young African Achiever Award in the Changemaker category. At the consulting firm he founded, AJ Africa Consulting Ltd., James advises a broad range of clients in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa on communications, business strategy, and political risk. He has worked in sectors ranging from sports and media to energy and wildlife preservation. He also currently serves as Regional Director for Rainbow Sports Global, a leading global sports agency focused on African football.
James is a regular current affairs commentator on international media platforms. He helped launch the Africa Brand Leadership Academy (ABLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa in February 2021, where he serves as a faculty member providing training to executives on international relations and brand identity.
"James captures the potential of the next generation of leaders on the continent," said KRL Founder and CEO Riva Levinson. "He will offer KRL the ability to reach out to this tech-savvy demographic with our full range of services."
James has served in the Malawi Diplomatic corps as a Head of Chancery to Belgium, Italy, France, Monaco, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, and the European Union. Prior to founding his own firm, James worked for the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. He also previously served as the Malawi Country Director for Invest Africa Ltd., a leading pan-African business platform.
"I am delighted to be joining KRL International as a Senior Advisor. KRL has an exceptionally strong reputation and network of relationships," Woods said. "In light of the extraordinary changes the world is facing due to the pandemic, I look forward to applying my experience and expertise and collaborating with the team to achieve successful results both for clients and KRL.''
Founded in 2007, KRL International provides comprehensive, custom-fit services to corporations, governments, and foundations working in Africa and other emerging markets. KRL consultants bring a diverse set of perspectives to client challenges, combining the innovation and energy of a start-up with the expertise and professional network of some of the most experienced shops in Washington.
For more information contact:
Laura Brunts, Director, KRL International
laura@krlinternational.com
www.krlinternational.com