Meet the Team
Catherine Makinde
Founder & Transformation Specialist
With 16+ years of transformation experience, Catherine specialises in business process engineering, digital transformation, change transformation, and operational excellence.
Her academic background includes BSc Applied Biology, BSc Biomedical Science, and an MBA, complemented by professional certifications such as ISEB Business Analysis, Prince2, and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
This blend of scientific discipline, analytical rigour, and strategic capability enables her to deliver a uniquely structured, human‑centred approach to solving complex organisational challenges.
Leadership & Specialists
Our team of experts brings diverse capabilities and industry experience
Tara Agbakoba
Legal and Regulatory Consultant
Tara is a seasoned lawyer with nearly 20 years of post call experience, distinguished by a career that spans multiple sectors and specialist domains.
Building on her strong legal foundation, she has developed extensive expertise in Regulatory Affairs, Governance, Risk and Compliance, working at the intersection of law, policy, and organisational integrity. Her professional portfolio includes significant work in corporate affairs, cyber security, public policy, data protection, and regulatory frameworks, supported by a range of industry relevant certifications.
Tara has advised and collaborated with clients across both public and private sectors, helping organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes, strengthen governance structures, and embed robust compliance cultures.
Her multidisciplinary background enables her to bridge legal, operational, and strategic considerations, offering practical, risk aware solutions that support sustainable business outcomes. Known for her analytical depth, professionalism, and commitment to ethical practice, Tara brings a holistic and forward thinking approach to every engagement.
Endy Okezie
IT Consultant
I am an IT Director and consultant with over 16 years of experience helping organisations deliver complex digital change, stabilise underperforming programmes, and align technology with business strategy. My focus is on providing pragmatic, hands-on leadership where delivery certainty, commercial control, and measurable outcomes matter most.
I specialise in digital transformation, CIO advisory, and programme recovery, working with executive teams to turn strategy into executable roadmaps and restore confidence in critical initiatives. My background spans cloud transformation, legacy modernisation, enterprise platforms, and data-led change, giving clients assurance that solutions are both technically sound and operationally viable.
My approach is outcome-driven and commercially aware. I balance innovation with governance, security, and risk management, ensuring technology investment delivers real business value. I am known for translating complex technical challenges into clear, actionable decisions for senior stakeholders and for building high-performing teams across blended delivery models.
TracyAnn Saxon
Marketing Specialist
I’m a PR & Marketing Specialist with extensive experience working across travel & tourism, hospitality, fashion & beauty, lifestyle, FMCG, Investment retail, and e-commerce sectors.
I partner with brands and companies to develop and deliver strategic PR and marketing campaigns that strengthen brand positioning, increase visibility, and drive meaningful audience engagement.
With a strong foundation in communications strategy, media relations, digital marketing, and brand storytelling, I take a results-focused approach to building credible, high-impact campaigns. As an AI alumna of Manchester Metropolitan University, bringing a forward-thinking, data-driven perspective to modern marketing and communications.
Through Tumay Ltd, I support businesses in shaping authentic narratives, enhancing their public presence, and achieving sustainable growth in competitive markets.
Lanre Efunbajo
Lead Business Consultant
Lanre is a transformational Lead Business Consultant passionate about helping organisations deliver meaningful change that lasts. With experience spanning portfolio and programme leadership, he has led high-impact initiatives that improve services, unlock value, and enable organisations to perform at their best.
He brings a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on delivery, working closely with leaders to turn ambitious visions into practical, achievable outcomes. Lanre’s strength lies in connecting people, processes, and technology to create smarter, more resilient business services.
Alongside his consulting work, Lanre has over a decade of experience as a trainer and mentor. He is deeply committed to developing people, having delivered training and learning programmes that empower professionals at all stages of their careers.
Driven by continuous improvement and learning, Lanre believes that sustainable transformation starts with capable people and clear purpose.
Umar Ibrahim
Senior Risk & Strategy Consultant
Umar Ibrahim is an accomplished certified risk manager with a strong background in financial analysis, policy coordination, and strategic advisory support.
He has advised political leaders, coordinated high‑level policy initiatives, and led strategy teams across government, banking, and private-sector environments.
With experience spanning risk management, campaign strategy, operations leadership, and financial services, Umar brings a rare blend of analytical depth, political acumen, and operational discipline.
His work has supported decision‑makers at critical moments, ensuring clarity, alignment, and effective execution.
At Tumay, Umar contributes his expertise in risk governance, strategic planning, and policy development, helping organisations strengthen their structures, improve decision‑making, and navigate complex operational challenges.
He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management (CILRM) and the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and holds multiple certifications in risk management, public relations, and financial control.