Sarah McNeilly

Sarah is a seasoned strategy and finance executive with deep expertise in talent platforms and the gig economy. As employee #1 and now Managing Director of Allied Talent Partners, she has developed a scalable blueprint uniquely designed to serve Africa and its climate ecosystem. She is committed to expanding the firm’s talent pool, team, and client base, and is passionate about the transformative impact the future of work can have across the continent.

Before joining ATP, Sarah played a pivotal role in the growth of Business Talent Group (BTG), a leading marketplace that connects Fortune 1000 companies with on-demand consultants, experts, and executives for project-based work. During her tenure, she successfully guided the company through multiple financing rounds and ultimately oversaw its acquisition by Heidrick & Struggles.

Earlier in her career, Sarah held strategy and finance roles at Deloitte Consulting, Alstom Transmission & Distribution, Pan-European investor Venturepark, and Credit Lyonnais. She holds an MBA from The Wharton School.

Sarah is particularly focused on proving how adaptive workforce strategies can accelerate both project delivery and skills development across emerging markets. Under her leadership, ATP continues to demonstrate that strategic talent deployment is key to achieving climate goals while fostering equitable economic growth

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Mark Gallogly

Co-founder, Managing Principal of Three Cairns Group and Board Chairperson – New York
Jody

Jody Greenstone Miller

Co-Founder and former Chief Executive Officer of Business Talent Group (BTG) – New York
Rachel

Rachel Moré-Oshodi

CEO & Managing Director of ARM-Harith Infrastructure Investment Ltd – Lagos, Washington D.C.

Alinafe Thupa

Director of Business Development – Johannesburg

Corinne Mahoro

Director of Operations & Project Delivery – Nairobi

Emma Jordi

Advisor – Johannesburg

Fareeda Zubeir

Treasurer – New York

Mimi Alemayehou

Director and Senior Advisor – Washington D.C.

Zandile Hlatywayo

Director of Strategy & Innovation – Johannesburg

Allan Kagwi

Project Delivery and Account Manager – Nairobi

Esther Wanjiku

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Nairobi

Eunice Gikonyo

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Nairobi

Lungile Mahlangu

Brand & Market Engagement Manager

Milton Mkhweli

Business Development Specialist – Johannesburg

Tabitha Maina

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist – Nairobi

Richard Ngugi

Finance and Administration Lead – Nairobi

Steve Mburu

Strategy and Innovation Manager – Nairobi

Kim Kariuki

Senior Project Delivery Manager – Nairobi