Our people
James Okonkwo
Principal Researcher
Emerging-market intelligence, cross-border competitive analysis, multi-country programmes; formerly Associate Principal at McKinsey (Lagos and London) and Senior Analyst at the African Development Bank.
james.okonkwo@clarendon-int.comEducation
- MSc Development Economics, LSE
- BSc Economics, University of Ibadan (First Class)
Career history
- Principal Researcher, Clarendon Intelligence (2021–present)
- Associate Principal, McKinsey & Company, Lagos & London (2016–2021)
- Senior Analyst, African Development Bank (2013–2016)
- Research Associate, Centre for the Study of African Economies, University of Oxford (2012–2013)
Selected expertise
- Market-entry and competitive landscape studies across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East
- Multi-country regulatory and political-risk intelligence
- Sector deep-dives for international investors and DFIs
- Research frameworks for informal and fast-evolving markets
Professional affiliations
- MRS
- ESOMAR