Alpha Flow Zenith

Under this umbrella company, established a new healthy energy drinks venture made from Matcha and Mate, due to launch in the US market in 2025 with the potential to expand worldwide.

In addition, offered advisory services to other organisations, such as K2 Integrity, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in Switzerland and the Global IIA.

Founder, Board Member and Strategic Advisor

Various organisations

During this period, acted as a trusted Board Member and Investor in several established and flourishing businesses:

➡️𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗦 𝗱𝗼𝗼: enabled Serbian mature IT outsourcing and Quality Assurance company to attract new clients. 

➡️𝗦𝗬𝗡𝗖 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗟𝗖: entered pioneering health and wellness company as the largest investor, collaborating with inspiring founders as a Board Member, supporting future funding pitches and securing international selling rights.

Board Member and Advisor

Veblen Director Programme

Veblen works with Executives, Thought Leaders and Entrepreneurs to train and connect them with public and private companies needing Board support. Veblen is a global network focused on board priorities such as Investor Relations, Good governance, DEI, AI, ESG and Fundraising.

Member

Resided as Chairman of the Board for six months, welcoming the opportunity to enhance the dynamics, governance and risk management aspects, maximising overall impact and effectiveness. 

Selected six new ‘engaging’ board members who added value, enabled members to become paid board members, and mitigated critical risks.

Chairman of the Board

In 2024, selected as a Board Member and served a six-month term. Provided strategic insight, guidance and advice to unlock opportunities, reviewing operational progress, financial performance and key initiatives. 

Instrumental in attracting the largest collaboration to date for the programme, the most valuable growth element for Veblen.

Board Member

Glencore

Played a pivot role in scaling Glencore’s audit capabilities worldwide with hubs across five continents, and embedded robust internal controls and an inventive audit strategy to prepare the business for a digital future. 

Supported the largest M&A and integrated the audit function of a pure mining company. 

Successfully retained the audit services for a newly carved-out agriculture entity. 

Offered invaluable support during the transition to a publicly listed company.

Chief Audit Executive

Senior Business Risk Auditor

Ascom

Internal Auditor

With over two decades of international business experience, I am a 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 with comprehensive ‘hands on’ 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 (𝗚𝗥𝗖) and audit expertise, who advocates ethics, integrity and innovation. 

Recognised as a 𝗚𝗥𝗖 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿, 

I have delivered many speeches, lectures, videos and podcasts to global audiences on related topics, such as ‘Achieving Goals in Governance’, ‘Value Driven Auditing’ and ‘Using the Power of Scenario Simulation to Remodel Control Testing - A Game Changer’.   

In 2024, I was recognised as an Audit Beacon at The 𝟲𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, one of my proudest moments. 

As a multilingual communicator, fluent in three languages, I engage effectively with diverse stakeholders up to board level, steering and influencing strategic agendas relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (𝗘𝗦𝗚), Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (𝗗𝗘&𝗜), Artificial Intelligence (𝗔𝗜) governance, and cybersecurity. 

I served as 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻 of the Veblen Director Programme, enhancing the board dynamics and unlocking opportunities with global leaders. 

At 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲, a FTSE company, I developed audit innovation hubs spanning five continents comprising over 45 high-performing auditors, and advanced the company’s 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 with a new team of data scientists and rollout of digital tools and technologies. 

I was instrumental in supporting Glencore through a turbulent time caused by the commodities crisis, retaining $MM audit services for a carved-out agriculture business, and reducing working capital.    

Over the years, I have headed high-profile fraud investigations and mitigated risks, ensuring compliance during complex situations, and safeguarding positive outcomes. 

I created and maintained Glencore’s 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 (ERM) framework, systems and standards, reporting upwards to the board. 

I inspire people and enrich companies of all sizes, from startups to multinationals, offering impact-orientated leadership and a forward-thinking approach.

Nam Phong Ho, CFA, CIA, CISA, CFE, QIAL

Harvard Business Review

Member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, an opt-in research community of business professionals

Advisory Council Member

Swiss School of Business and Management

 Doctor in Business Administration | Doctoral in progress

Long Live King

Long Live King are a team of skilled enthusiasts with a passion for sustainable development, food, health & well-being and helping good causes. We’re all about loving the work we do, working with like-minded people and delivering projects that make a difference. 

Our name was inspired by Bill Gates essay 'Content is King'​. We focused on the word 'King'​ being the key factor for success but felt there are many more elements that can be King. Everything and everyone can be King. Long Live King.

Our mission is to enable the ambitions of our team and the fantastic people we work with to become masters in our field, develop long-lasting relationships and push the boundaries of what we can achieve together. 

We build platforms for people to engage with their audience and streamline their business through websites and web applications. We strongly believe in the power of the web and the future of progressive web apps.

We’re a fun and open bunch that are always happy to talk about what we do and how that could help you. We value collaboration and sharing knowledge and experience, making our team an extension of yours.

Advisory Board Member 

G100: Mission Million

G100 is an empowered group of 100 women leaders from across the world, leading 100 global wings, supported by 100 He for She champions (Denim Club) and 100 Country Chairs for powerful advocacy, awareness & impact across governments and organisations for a gender equal future.

G100 comprises and engages with a league of luminaries including Nobel Laureates, Heads of States, Ministers, Businesses, Universities, Philanthropists, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Corporate and Community Leaders.

G100 is an action + think tank that comprises 100 wings/sectors, led by 100 Global Chairs respectively, who further nominate 100 country chairs in 100 countries for global reach and impact. Country chairs further foster communities of 100 members directly or through further distributed leadership of region/state/city chairs.

The blueprint is to have: 100 Global Wings. 100 Country Clubs. 100 Members. Million Gender Champions.

G100 is supported by The Denim Club : Group of 100 He-for-She Champions globally, comprising leaders and luminaries from the business, corporate, political and other domains, who support the various G100 wings and chairs in their vision and mandate. Together, we advocate for equity and equality and mitigate barriers to women’s robust participation and leadership in all walks of life.

The G100 Secretariat along with country convenors is leading the 100 meetings and missions globally. We regularly engage with influential policymakers, governments, corporates, universities, foundations, UN, IOs, G7, G20, EU, AU, GCC, Commonwealth among others.

Advisory Member, Global Advisory Council- G100 Wing - Leadership & Entrepreneurial Education

Olympic Tactical & Investigations LLC

Board Advisor

Oreyeon

Member of the Board of Advisors

Ignite Your Leadership Journey

We ignite your leadership journey. We empower leaders and organizations to champion sustainable growth and progress, lead with visionary insights, and foster a culture of inclusivity reflecting our world's diversity. We inspire leading with ethics and serve to shape a future where accountability, integrity, credibility, and inclusivity pave the way to excellence.
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Chief Executive Officer / Founder

The Veblen Director Programme (VDP) is a unique community of executives, thought leaders and entrepreneurs with a wealth of knowledge and connections in areas such as fundraising, financial oversight and corporate governance.

VDP Board Advisor

The Corporate Governance Institute

At the Corporate Governance Institute, we’re educating the next generation of corporate leadership to be a force for good. All our courses are industry approved and globally recognised. Our corporate governance and ESG diplomas are university credit-rated by a leading UK university. 

Using an online, self-paced format, we deliver high-quality corporate education that can be implemented immediately across the workplace. Our membership provides continuous learning opportunities and professional networking.

As the world becomes increasingly focused on sustainability and good corporate governance, the demand for skilled professionals with the right expertise is rising rapidly. We’re providing the education to fill this gap.

Premium Member

Coaching.com

Coaching.com is the all-in-one destination for professional coaching. One platform to manage, track and measure coaching, and to learn from the best coaching programs.

Internationally Acclaimed Thought Leader | Board Advisor | Leadership Coach | Author | Keynote Speaker

★I am an internationally awarded thought leader with over three decades of experience in governance, diplomacy, law enforcement, corporate leadership, and academia. Recognized as one of the Top 200 Global Inspirational Leaders at the 2024 Dubai Conclave, a Top Voice Overall and Top Voice EMEA 2024 by Thinkers360, and a LinkedIn Top Voice X 21, my mission is to drive positive, lasting change across industries.

★After a 22-year career in law enforcement, where I expanded the Polizei Attachés International Network, I founded EmpowerU – Ignite Your Leadership Journey to foster ethical leadership and empower individuals and organizations to excel. As a leadership coach, I mentor executives and emerging leaders, helping them navigate challenges with integrity and strategic insight. I also serve on multiple boards, providing guidance on governance and sustainable growth.

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- Media Leadership: Substantially helped rebuild media presence by facilitating exchanges with the European Broadcasting Union and partnering with CNN, CBS News, BBC, and SKY to boost global visibility.
- Thought Leadership: As a Global Goodwill Ambassador, I advocate for ethical leadership and women’s empowerment, driving initiatives like "Women Leaders Rising – Equity Horizon."
- Author: My book Rise Above and Empower Yourself inspires readers to unlock their inner strength, embrace challenges, and achieve fulfillment.

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Have you ever wondered why navigating future market shifts strategically in leadership truly matters?

Consider the relentless pace of change in today's business landscape. 

It's not a single decision that determines an organization's fate—it's the ongoing ability to anticipate and navigate waves of transformation. 

Imagine a global retailer flourishing in traditional sales, only to be disrupted almost overnight by the rise of e-commerce. Those leaders who detected the shift early and adapted decisively gained the edge; those who waited, lost ground. 

This was no accident—it was a product of strategic foresight.

And here's a statistic to underscore the point: Deloitte reports that 85% of CEOs believe the ability to respond to change is as essential as the ability to create it. Not just survival—success demands that we predict, pivot, and recalibrate before the disruption even arrives.

Yet, many leaders fall into the trap of thinking market shifts are all about quick reactions and crisis management. That's not true strategic navigation. 

Firefighting tactics only get you so far. Real leadership builds tactical flexibility into the DNA of the organization, fostering a culture where teams continuously learn, adapt, and stay resilient—never losing sight of their purpose, no matter how turbulent the environment.

Here's what I want you to remember—in a world moving faster than we can anticipate, leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about asking the right questions.

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