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We work at the intersection of science, creativity, and leadership to unlock Africa’s brilliance and beyond.
Alchemy Inspiration is a consulting and development firm focused on transforming individuals, teams, and systems through bold strategy, creative leadership, and human-centered innovation.
Our work is rooted in over two decades of experience across sectors—from boardrooms to research labs, classrooms to creative studios. We partner with organisations across the globe to reimagine what’s possible when people are empowered to think differently and lead with purpose.
This is where deep expertise meets courageous imagination.
Use this space to learn more about how we work, what drives us, and why our approach is different. Whether you’re building the future of finance, film, science, or education, we’re here to help you unlock the full potential of your people and your purpose.
How It All Began
Before it became a company, Alchemy Inspiration was a pattern Dr. Puleng Makhoalibe noticed in her work: when people were given the space to play, reflect, and collaborate differently, something powerful happened. Teams stopped playing it safe. Ideas sharpened. People stepped into leadership, not just roles.
Over 25 years of work in boardrooms, classrooms, labs and studios across Africa and beyond, that pattern evolved into a practice. Today, Alchemy Inspiration partners with organisations who are ready to shift from complexity to clarity, from routine to resonance.
What Drives Us
Our mission is to build leaders who are courageous, curious, and grounded in purpose. We help organisations become more human, more agile, and more alive to the potential within and around them.
Whether we’re designing strategy for global banks or coaching a cohort of emerging creatives, we show up with the same goal: unlock what’s real, and make it matter.
Read on to discover the principles that guide our work.
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Courageous Creativity
Creativity isn’t just for expression. It’s how we solve meaningful problems, shift perspectives, and design better futures.
02
Co-Creation Over Control
We don’t design for people. We design with them. Every voice matters. Every process is built with inclusion in mind.
03
Purpose-Driven Strategy
A strategy is only as strong as the purpose behind it. We align business goals with meaning, values, and long-term vision.
04
Safe Spaces, Brave Thinking
Transformation requires trust. We create psychologically safe environments so teams can take risks, reflect, and grow.
05
Systems + Soul
We bring together analytical tools and emotional intelligence. Real change happens at the intersection of logic and heart.
06
African Brilliance, Global Relevance
We honour local context while thinking globally. Our work is rooted in the belief that Africa’s people are its greatest asset.
Meet The Team
Co-President & Partner
Bjorn Andor
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Co-President & Partner
Melissa Burton
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CFO
Vince Taylor
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CEO
Harold Colby
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Director, Legal & Operations
Tilly Evans
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HR Lead
Richard Jones
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Project Manager
Lucia Behar
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Sr. Project Manager
Mark T. Wright
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Sr. Project Manager
George Wood
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Lead Superintendent
Olivia Clarke
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Marketing Manager
Nathan Wise
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