ABOUT
About Bese Saka Consulting
Literally meaning 'a bunch of kola nuts,' Bese Saka is the symbol for prosperity among the Akan tribe in Ghana. The mission of Bese Saka Consulting is to bring prosperity to developing nations through collaboration between private business and government, and to act as a catalyst for true change.
Our team brings together over 40 years of experience in business, finance, government, and non-governmental organisations to deliver seamless service and focus on improving efficiency and reducing bureaucracy in international development.
With offices in Washington D.C. and London, our associates are well placed to connect with the key organisations at the forefront of financing international development projects around the world.
Our Leadership Team
FRANCIS OPUNI-FRAMPONG
francis@bese-saka.com | Phone: +44 (0) 7443293580
ATU DARKO
atu@bese-saka.com | Phone: +1 (607) 216-5633
Originally from Ghana, but educated in England, Francis is a graduate of the Harrow School in London and holds a M.A. Honours in Economics with Finance from the University of Edinburgh. Francis has held positions with PWC and Citigroup, and is an expert in due diligence, financial modelling and analysis, and market research.
Francis also has extensive experience working with people in event management in Edinburgh, and case management through is work for a London solicitor.
Francis has a passion for international development, particularly in his home country of Ghana. His goal is to facilitate development that leaves a lasting impact on the economy and society, but making the most efficient used of the resources involved. Francis is a citizen of Ghana, and a resident in the UK.
Atu is an accomplished international development and global communications professional with 20+ years wide-ranging experience at large, complex organisations such as the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Cornell University, The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), Univision Television Group, the United Nations and MTV Networks. In a previous role Atu launched a global agricultural development initiative dealing with access to agricultural innovation to smallholder farmers in developing nations.
He holds a B.A. in Classics, a certifcate in Linguistics, and a certificate in Hellenic Studies from Princeton University, a M.A. in International Relations from the Barcelona Institute of International Studies, and is currently completing a Certificate in Public Diplomacy and Inernational Development at the Institute of World Politics. As a citizen of Ghana, the United States and a permanent resident of Belgium, he has lived in a number of countries around Europe and North America and has worked in countless countries around the world.
DAN EDGAR
dan@bese-saka.com | Phone: +44 (0) 7827999332
LIAM REID
liam@bese-saka.com | Phone: +44 (0) 7530608992
Originally from California but currently based in London, Dan has over a decade of experience in the financial services and consulting industry. Dan has been involved in consulting and valuation projects all over the globe, serving a wide variety of industries. Dan has also founded several companies, and participated in the acquisition and operational turnaround of several others, and has experience supplier negotiations, product development and equipment sourcing, and project management.
Dan has a wide-ranging knowledge of international affairs, and is also experienced in financial modelling & analysis, project & risk management, mergers and business turnaround strategy.
Prior to his existing role in London, Dan served for several years as a financial advisor in California. Dan graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara with a B.A. in Economics and Global Studies.
Liam has held positions with Lloyds Bank and RBS, as well as a boutique consulting and valuation firm in London. His work requires a detailed understanding of financial and business operations in a diverse field of industries from manufacturing to retail. Liam holds an M.A. Honours in Economics and Geography from the University of Edinburgh, which provides him an insight into global economic and social issues, and included extensive study of past and present international development.
Liam is an expert in financial analysis and modelling, and has extensive experience in market research and competitive analysis. In addition, his current work and educational background has allowed him to established key contacts in finance and investment houses, as well as private family offices. Liam is a citizen and resident of the UK.