Our people
James Okonkwo
Principal Researcher
James specialises in emerging-market intelligence, cross-border competitive analysis and complex multi-country research programmes. He previously worked as an Associate Principal at McKinsey & Company in Lagos and London, and as a Senior Analyst at the African Development Bank.
Education
- MSc Development Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science
- 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
- Led market-entry and competitive-landscape studies across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East
- Directed multi-country regulatory and political-risk intelligence programmes
- Conducted sector deep-dives for international investors and development finance institutions
- Designed research frameworks for informal and fast-evolving markets
Professional affiliations
- Member, Market Research Society (MRS)
- Member, ESOMAR