JLM-CONSULTING
Accelerate your expansion in Africa with tailor-made support
You want to succeed in your expansion in Africa, but questions are holding you back? What strategy should you adopt? Which partners should you choose? JLM Consulting supports you in your expansion in African markets thanks to tailor-made strategic expertise, a network of reliable local partners and 20 years of operational agility at the service of your projects on the African ground. Together, let's transform your ambitions into concrete successes!
My Support Services
My HOLISTIC support is always TAILOR-MADE
STRATEGIC SUPPORT
JLM Consulting empowers your business to successfully enter African markets with deep market insights, strategic partner sourcing, and tailored positioning and expansion strategies.
FIELD PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Operational Manager, fully embedded within your project team on the ground, we oversee your missions from A to Z within the agreed timeframe, ensuring planning, team management, and on-site operations follow-up. My goal: to ensure seamless execution, anticipate challenges, and turn your ambitions into reality.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
We work closely with your sales teams to identify relevant opportunities in Africa , adjust your offers to market needs and strengthen your position against the competition. From prospecting to signing contracts, we support you at every key stage.
DIVERSIFIED SECTORAL SUPPORT
Drawing on our extensive expertise in the highly demanding oil & gas and mining industries, we support you in successfully executing your projects in your core industrial sectors across African markets.
Our Values
We embody authentic FIELD EXPERTISE, guided by transparency, a personalized and innovative approach, to offer reliable and sustainable solutions to my clients while RESPECTING local cultures and regulations.
INFIELD EXPERTISE
Over 20 years of hands-on experience in Africa, delivering concrete solutions tailored to local specificities
TRANSPARENCY
Clear and honest communication at every stage of the project.
TAILORED APPROACH
Tailor-made strategies adapted to the unique needs of each client.
RELIABILITY
A commitment to meeting deadlines, budgets and customer expectations.
INNOVATION
An ability to anticipate market trends and offer innovative solutions.
SUSTAINABLE COMMITMENT
Promote projects that respect the environment and local communities.
My journey, your lever in Africa
Transparency, Field expertise, Personalized approach, Understanding of African issues
We leverage our passion and expertise to empower international industrial SMEs and mid-sized companies to successfully establish and thrive in African markets.
Jean-Luc – My Journey: From Offshore Rigs to Strategic Business Consulting in Africa
My journey began over 20 years ago on offshore drilling rigs in West Africa and the North Sea. Immersed in high-stakes operations, I built resilience, precision, and adaptability—key qualities for navigating complex environments.
From there, I transitioned into leadership roles in the oilfield services industry, where I established and expanded subsidiaries of international groups across Africa. This experience gave me an in-depth understanding of Africa’s operational, cultural, and social dynamics, while honing my ability to thrive in demanding multicultural contexts.
For the past five years, I have been working alongside industrial companies, supporting them in their market entry, expansion, or repositioning across Africa. More than just a consultant, I act as a trusted partner and on-the-ground teammate, securing every step of my clients' projects to turn their ambitions into tangible success.
What sets me apart : my dual Franco-African culture, a unique asset for combining the richness of African traditions with the structure of European environments. Driven by strong values – resilience, integrity, pragmatism and responsible leadership, I rely on excellent training in a military environment, where discipline and demands shape leaders.
My approach: Tailor-made support, based on proven expertise and in-depth knowledge of African markets, to amplify your impact and ensure lasting success.
I personally invest myself in each project, immersed within your teams. I facilitate your operational load on the ground with you.
Member of the Darons Business Club
Member of
ACP Energies Association
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Member of the Industrial Mineral Society
Testimonials
They have trusted me, either directly or indirectly, from past to present.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your areas of expertise?
With solid operational experience in the demanding Oil & Gas sectors and proven awareness in the mining sector, I have acquired a deep understanding of industrial issues in Africa. However, my support goes well beyond these areas. The challenges related to positioning, establishment and development in African markets are often shared by many sectors.
I support all industries facing these challenges, by offering solutions adapted to their specificities. No matter your field, my commitment is simple and clear: remove your obstacles, secure your choices and transform your ambitions into success. Choose reliable expertise tailored to your objectives.
What are the benefits of your hybrid compensation model?
My hybrid compensation model offers total flexibility to adapt to the specific needs of each client, whether it is an initial positioning, a growth phase or a strategic expansion. By combining a strategic package, a daily rate for targeted missions and a performance bonus aligned with the results obtained, it optimizes costs while ensuring transparency and a win-win partnership for companies. This competitive and scalable model allows for a personalized collaboration focused on the success of your projects in Africa.
Do you offer market research for Africa?
Yes, I conduct detailed market research to identify opportunities, risks and trends in African markets. These analyses help you make informed decisions for your expansion.
What types of projects do you support?
JLM Consulting is committed to supporting projects that are: ethical, respect local cultures and regulations, and exclude the violation of human rights, any sexual or child exploitation, discrimination and attacks on human dignity, environmental destruction, illegal or criminal practices, conflict zones. The categories of projects adapted to the specific needs of each client are varied (production and manufacturing - industrial, energy, environmental infrastructures, maintenance and rehabilitation, supply chain and logistics, security and compliance, training and skills development, construction and expansion, sustainable development), whether one-off or recurring over a short, medium or long term. We operate in your strategic sectors targeted towards Africa. We work mainly with SMEs, SMIs and ETIs of international scope wishing to position themselves, establish themselves, reposition themselves or grow further on African markets.
How does support work in the field?
My support is tailor-made according to your needs. I take charge of the complete management of field missions, from start to completion and I support your operational teams in the field for the start, implementation or execution of the project. This includes planning, coordination of local teams and operational monitoring on site, in order to ensure that the project meets the deadlines, budget and objectives set.
How can you help us establish ourselves in Africa?
JLM Consulting helps you identify the most promising markets, build partnerships with local players and develop an effective implementation strategy adapted to the local context. I support you at every stage to ensure a successful entry into the African market.
What is your experience in industrial projects in Africa?
With over 20 years of operational experience in the field, I have led numerous projects on behalf of clients operating in various industrial sectors in Sub-Saharan Africa. I have helped companies start up, establish themselves, develop local partnerships, and navigate the complex environments inherent to their activities in the target countries.
