Quietly enabling market leaders.
We deliver meaningful outcomes from complex initiatives and needs, even when the details need to stay behind closed doors.
Most of our strategy work happens in environments where discretion is essential. While NDAs limit what we can share publicly, the outcomes speak volumes. From market repositioning for industry challengers to scalable growth strategies for fast-moving startups. These case studies offer a glimpse into our thinking, approach, and the kind of impact we consistently deliver, without compromising client confidentiality.
We’ve got a proven track-record.
We’ve got a proven track-record.
We’ve got a proven track-record.
Our clients operate across a number of sectors throughout Sub-Saharan Africa, ranging from startups to large multinational organisations. Our approach has enabled us to unlock growth and deliver value; no matter the industry, size, or business objectives of our clients.
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, Managing Director & Partner, BCG
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, Managing Director & Partner, BCG
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, Managing Director & Partner, BCG
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, Managing Director & Partner, BCG
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, (former) Chief Digital Officer, Cell C
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, (former) Chief Digital Officer, Cell C
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, (former) Chief Digital Officer, Cell C
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, (former) Chief Digital Officer, Cell C
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, (former) Chief Digital Officer, Cell C
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, (former) Chief Digital Officer, Cell C
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, (former) Chief Digital Officer, Cell C
“Overt is a client focused team, that provides consulting services that are well researched, practical, and easy to measure. In our work together, they were able to unpack and understand our challenges within a few sessions, enabling us to solution for immediate impact and results. Their dynamic team helped us to problem solve and drive the actions our business needed.”
Lindiwe Monyae, Managing Executive: Corporate Benefits, Liberty Group
"Overt's insights and ability to translate strategy into execution has brought clarity to complexity, connected the dots quickly, and enabled us and our clients to focus on what was most important. This helped us to place leading senior executives across some of Southern Africa’s largest corporates."
James Topp, Managing Partner, Path Executive
“Overt brings bold creativity grounded in commercial insight. They don’t just design, they intuitively capture the essence of your business and translate it into a strategic and communicable brand.”
Craig Meerholz, Founder & Serial Entrepreneur, CommStack
“Overt have always been incredibly proactive in taking our requirements forward and have approached every situation with a 'can do' attitude, while going over and above our initial expectations in every instance.”
Wesley Hellyar, Founder & CEO, Moth Innovate
"I have worked with John and the Overt team over a number of years, on strategy development and implementation. John brings a wealth of experience in strategic delivery and an extensive business network, built up over his career in banking, insurance, and fintech. But what sets him and his colleagues apart is their ability to convert the powerpoint into a meaningful execution. Recommended."
Frank Schutte, CEO, MobiLife
“Ben and the team have been an indispensable and very valuable part of the Connect foundation, and have really set us up for a successful journey.”
Lauren Barbour, Head Client Engagement Support, SBV Services
“The Overt team did a great job of framing the problem, and continued to develop highly innovative solutions inspired by their ability to generate deep customer insight.”
Nihmal Marie, (former) Chief Digital Officer, Cell C
