About Xcelia Consulting

Xcelia Consulting is a premier consulting firm based in Conakry, Guinea, with a mission to deliver impactful solutions to clients across Africa and beyond. We specialize in public policy, strategy, management, and organization, offering end-to-end consulting services designed to meet the distinct challenges of today’s organizations. Our goal is to create sustainable value for our clients through innovation, strategic insight, and practical, results-driven solutions.

Experts you can count on

Hawa Sylla, Managing Partner

Marwane Diallo, CPA, Partner

Kindy Sylla, MBA, MSc.

Hawa Sylla, graduate of SciencesPo Paris, brings over two decades of experience in public administration, financial auditing, and consultancy. As Managing Partner at Xcelia Consulting, she leverages her extensive background, which includes serving as Vice-Minister and leading large-scale government projects across agriculture, investment, and public-private partnerships. Hawa's strategic vision, leadership, and commitment to sustainable development have driven impactful reforms, particularly in fostering economic opportunities for women and youth. Her expertise in navigating complex international collaborations, public policy evaluation, and organizational audits makes her an invaluable asset to Xcelia Consulting and its clients.

Marwane Diallo is a seasoned CPA with a distinguished career spanning over two decades in financial management, audit, and international development. As a Partner at Xcelia Consulting, he leverages his extensive background working with the World Bank on development projects across Haiti, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, where he provided financial oversight, improved internal control systems, and ensured sound financial management practices for projects exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars. Marwane's experience also includes senior leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group, where he drove data-driven initiatives to enhance financial forecasting and operational efficiency. His expertise in financial advisory, combined with a passion for supporting development projects, makes him a key asset to the Xcelia Consulting team.

Kindy Sylla is an accomplished leader in digital transformation and product management with over a decade of experience driving large-scale initiatives for international organizations. As a resource at Xcelia Consulting, she brings her extensive expertise from roles at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and Peace Nexus Foundation, where she successfully led digital transformations, cloud migrations, and CRM integrations to enhance operational efficiency and collaboration. Kindy has a strong background in guiding multidisciplinary teams, optimizing user experiences, and fostering innovation. Her strategic leadership and ability to navigate complex projects make her a key contributor to Xcelia Consulting's mission to deliver impactful solutions..

Our Location

Xcelia Consulting is based in Conakry, Guinea, providing strategic consulting services across Africa and beyond.

Location

Conakry, Guinea, Africa

Hours

9 AM - 5 PM