Strategy. Leadership. Networks. Delivered

Polymetis is a strategic advisory and leadership consultancy led by Andrew Skipper MBE, focused on Africa and Africa–UK engagement. We support organisations, investors, and senior leaders operating in complex and rapidly evolving environments.

Our work integrates strategic advisory, leadership development, and high-level convening. We assemble bespoke teams from a trusted network spanning business, government, law, finance, academia, diplomacy and media — ensuring each engagement is led by practitioners with directly relevant expertise.

Our Expertise
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  • Business strategy, market positioning, and growth advisory
  • Leadership coaching and executive development
  • Strategic relationship building and network mobilisation
  • Government engagement and public affairs advisory (Africa–UK)
  • Market entry and expansion across African and international markets
  • Professional services advisory, with particular expertise in law firms and financial institutions
  • Crisis management, investigations, and reputation advisory
  • Executive facilitation, retreats, and strategic dialogue

Why Polymetis?

Judgement. Access. Execution.

Polymetis operates at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and influence. We focus not only on analysis, but on practical implementation and measurable outcomes.
Our model is fundamentally different from traditional consultancies. We assemble bespoke advisory teams drawn from a curated network of senior practitioners, ensuring that clients engage directly with experienced professionals who bring both strategic perspective and operational credibility.

  • Bespoke, data-informed strategic advice tailored to your context
  • Direct access to senior advisors with board-level and executive experience
  • Deep insight into African and international commercial and policy environments
  • Practical, implementation-ready solutions
  • Trusted access to decision-makers and influential networks
  • Advising leading African Law Firm on strategy and management
  • Co-creating and facilitating Strategic retreat for leading African Law Firm
  • Convening and facilitating panels and providing members of panels for Africa investment forums in London, including leading law firm, Chambers of Commerce and leading African Bank
  • Creating and delivering Masterclass at SWF global investment forum on Investing in Africa in Djibouti
  • Advising on engagement with government in the area of CBI
Who We Are

Best-in-Class Leaders
with a Passion for Africa

areas of expertise

Strategic Advisory

We partner with organisations to define their path forward. From market expansion to operational transformation, our strategic advisory solutions are designed to unlock value and build resilience in Africa’s dynamic environments.

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Business Intelligence & Insights

Timely data, nuanced analysis, and deep local insights — we equip leaders with the information they need to anticipate trends, make bold decisions, and drive meaningful change.

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Stakeholder Engagement & Convening

We design, curate, and host convenings that bring together key stakeholders to build alignment, explore opportunities, and spark collaboration.

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Policy Advisory & Advocacy

Through evidence-based advocacy and strategic government relations, we empower organisations to engage with policy environments more effectively and ethically. We don’t just respond to policy—we help shape it. 

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Leadership and Executive Development

We support senior leaders, partners, and executive teams in strengthening leadership effectiveness, strategic capability, and institutional influence through coaching, structured development programmes, and facilitated engagement

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Crisis & Reputation Management

We help clients proactively manage reputational risks, respond to crises with confidence, and communicate with clarity in high-stakes environments.

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Testimonials

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Stren & Blan Partners

Andrew as moderator of the “Crossing Borders: Tackling Regulatory Barriers to Pan-African and International Deals” session at Horizon 2.0. Andrew demonstrated exceptional professionalism throughout the event. His structured, analytical, and dynamic approach ensured that a complex discussion involving investors, financial advisors, and legal experts ran seamlessly. Through his insightful questions and thoughtful guidance, he drew out diverse perspectives, fostered meaningful dialogue, and maintained audience engagement throughout the session. The panel discussion was greatly enriched by Andrew’s expertise and poise, making it one of the standout features of the event. We highly commend his skill and professionalism.

Chair of the Advisory Board
UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce

Bridging Continents, Shaping Futures: Reimagining UK-Africa Relations in an Evolving World African Week UK I am pleased to acknowledge the outstanding contribution of Andrew Skipper who has moderated several of our events with exceptional professionalism and skill. His ability to guide discussions, manage diverse viewpoints, and maintain a clear focus on key objectives has consistently elevated the quality of our programmes. Andrew brings poise, preparation, and a strong grasp of subject matter, ensuring that every session runs smoothly and participants feel engaged. His moderation has been instrumental in creating impactful, insightful, and well-structured events. We greatly value his contribution and look forward to continued collaboration.

Our Pillars of Engagement

Where Strategy, Leadership, and Networks Converge

Our delivery model is structured around five core pillars that ensure clarity, relevance, and impact:

Insight and Intelligence

Rigorous commercial, political, and institutional analysis to inform high-quality strategic decisions.

Leadership Development

Strengthening leadership capability to ensure sustained organisational performance and long-term effectiveness..

Strategic Dialogue

Expert-led conversations that establish alignment, sharpen priorities, and enable decisive action.

Practitioner-Led Delivery

All engagements are delivered by senior practitioners with real-world experience and institutional credibility.

Our Values

Our work is guided by values that define how we operate and the standards to which we hold ourselves:

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