GBSH Consult Group Recognized by Financial Times as One of Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025

Johannesburg, South Africa – September 19, 2025 – GBSH Consult Group, a leading African strategy and management consulting firm, has been ranked in the Financial Times and Statista’s Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 report. The firm placed 43rd overall in Africa and earned the distinction of being ranked No. 1 in the Management Consulting category, underscoring its impact as a trusted advisor to businesses and governments across the continent.

The annual ranking by the Financial Times highlights companies achieving significant revenue growth, innovation, and resilience across diverse industries. For GBSH Consult Group, the recognition reflects both its rapid expansion and its ability to deliver transformative solutions to clients navigating complex challenges.

“This recognition is a milestone that affirms our commitment to driving sustainable growth and delivering measurable impact for our clients,” said H.E. Prof. Ambassador Tal Edgars, Group Executive Chairman, GBSH Consult Group. “It is also a testament to the dedication of our team and the trust placed in us by our clients and partners across Africa.”

A Leader in African Consulting

Founded in Washington DC and later setting up its African headquarter operations in South Africa, GBSH Consult Group has built a reputation for excellence in strategy and management consulting, public policy, global intelligence, change management, digital transformation, and sustainability advisory. Its approach combines global best practices with deep local expertise, enabling organizations to adapt, grow, and compete in fast-changing markets.

The firm’s recognition by the Financial Times follows years of steady growth and strategic partnerships that have helped businesses reimagine operations, embrace digital transformation, and strengthen resilience.

Recognition Beyond Borders

The listing in the Financial Times report places GBSH Consult Group alongside some of the most dynamic and influential companies shaping Africa’s economic future. Coverage of this achievement has also gained traction across international platforms, including https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/gbsh-consult-group-ranks-amongst-financial-times-fastest-fwhpf and https://www.ft.com/content/1cae5285-ed13-47f4-ab24-81f58b535c07, further strengthening the firm’s profile as an African company with global relevance.

Looking Ahead

As it celebrates this milestone, GBSH Consult Group remains focused on its mission to empower businesses and communities with strategies that foster innovation, inclusivity, and long-term sustainability.

“Our vision is clear: to help shape Africa’s growth story while setting global benchmarks in consulting excellence,” added Morongwa Makgamatho, Executive Director, GBSH Consult Group. “This recognition inspires us to keep raising the bar for what responsible, forward-thinking consulting can achieve.”

About GBSH Consult Group

GBSH Consult Group is a premier management consulting and strategy firm headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. With expertise in strategy and management consulting, public policy, global intelligence, change management, digital transformation, and sustainability advisory, the firm partners with businesses, governments, and institutions to deliver solutions that drive innovation, growth, and resilience.

For more information, please visit: www.gbshconsult.com