Inspiring Development is a leading management consulting firm specialized in banks and microfinance institutions in emerging markets. Since our founding in 2014, we built a team of the best consultants in the industry, many of them former senior executives. We use our deep and practical experience to support managers and investors in bringing about positive change in their institutions.
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Bank Lviv, Ukraine
Front Office transformation. Operations analysis & optimization. Efficiency analysis & improvements. Self-service channels utilization & automation level analyses.
“Inspiring Development played a pivotal role in driving the Bank’s digital transformation, establishing efficient and agile project management frameworks. This involved regularly assessing process health using predefined metrics to identify and address key bottlenecks. As a result, our business became more responsive to market dynamics, embracing innovation practices to stay ahead of the curve.”
Tamar Tkhelidze
Deputy Chairman of the Board
AccessBank, Azerbaijan
ESMS Implementation.
“Inspiring Development helped us to build an Environmental and Social Management System that not only corresponds to the requirements of all major lenders but is also operationally efficient. As a result, we are now better equipped to manage risks, and meet evolving regulatory standards.”
David Alimbarashvili
CRO
Terabank, Georgia
Development of MSME strategy, business planning and profitability analysis per business line.
“ID helped us to systematically identify our key strengths and build a unique positioning on them.”
Thea Lortkipanidze
CEO
Tamweelcom, Jordan
Strategy and Business Planning with a special focus on ESG.
“Inspiring Development’s experts assisted us in drawing our strategic objectives, designing action plan forward, and identify our positioning opportunities in the market. Additionally, fostering our ESG to be institutionalized within the ESMS framework.”
Basem Khanfar
CEO
Symbiotics
CRO Circle – a 9-months blended program for Chief Risk Officers including technical skills, leadership and individual mentoring.
“The CRO Circle has been transformative for our investees, equipping them with practical risk management insights and strategies that align well with broader institutional goals. inspiring development’s structured approach and expertise have made a tangible impact, enhancing our investees’ capacity to lead business-minded risk management within their organizations.”
Bezant Chongo
CEO
Baobab, Nigeria
Operational Review of the SME lending cycle and the setup of the HR and procurement areas.
“The review identified the different risks that needed to be controlled better, with concrete measures to be taken in each area. It helped us to reach a good balance between risk and business in the institution.”
Philip Sigwart
CEO
Meet the Team
Our consultants combine deep regional knowledge with decades of hands-on experience, allowing us to deliver sharp, tailored solutions where they’re needed most. Whether designing large-scale transformation strategies or guiding institutions through change management, we work at the highest level of performance and accountability.
Barbara Asumadu
Senior Banker
Barbara Asumadu
Senior Banker
Focus areas
General management, MSME business development, Marketing, and HR
Language skills
English (native)
Background
MSME banking manager with extensive experience in various branch and head office positions at financial institutions in East and West Africa, with a strong focus on business development and staff capacity building.
Natia Beria
Digital Banking Team Lead
Natia Beria
Digital Banking Team Lead
Focus areas
Digital banking, retail business development, operations management, and operational efficiency
Language skills
Georgian (native), English, and Russian (fluent)
Background
Retail banking and operations manager with a successful track record in driving digitalization and streamlining operations at MSME banks in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia.
Stephan Boven
Managing Partner
Stephan Boven
Managing Partner
Focus areas
Overseeing the company’s division of Investor Solutions
Language skills
German (native), English (fluent)
Background
25 years of experience in development finance, combining a proven track record in guiding the development of financial institutions in high-level corporate governance roles, including at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and ProCredit Holding.