Born and bred in London, Tedd George (aka Dr Edward George) has long had a passion for travel and foreign languages which has taken him across Europe, Latin America and Africa. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience researching and working in African markets, Tedd advises on cocoa & agritech projects in the region, as well as delivering training to financial sector professionals on ESG risks & impacts. Tedd regularly appears on the world conference and webinar circuit and as a commentator in the media (see www.kleosadvisory.uk for details). Tedd has a diverse range of specialities, including African markets, soft commodities, agribusiness, trade and trade finance, and ESG/sustainability. Tedd is the founder and Chief Narrative Office of Kleos Advisory. Kleos offers thought leadership and strategic advisory on African markets, commodity value chains and ESG. Our expertise includes local & regional market knowledge, soft commodities (especially cocoa), trade and trade finance, fintech, blockchain, tradetech and ESG risks and impacts.Our strategic advisory includes facilitating strategy meetings and workshops, and carrying out market and sectoral research, including Positioning Papers and White Papers. Our thought leadership work includes producing articles, reports and podcasts for clients, as well as chairing and speaking at conferences and webinars. At Kleos Advisory we see the world differently. We look at complex issues, markets and sectors and create narratives that are clear, engaging and convincing. We bring an original perspective, strong local knowledge and a curiosity to tease out the real problems and find solutions that work on the ground.Our clients include:• International banks, African banks, DFIs, hedge funds & investment funds• Multinational corporates & organisations with operations in Africa• Conference, event and webinar organisers• Fintechs & innovative companies looking to develop their narrative & thought leadership capacity