Noreen Makosewe: Driving Africa’s Growth Through Strategy, Innovation, and Sustainable Business

She is the Founder & Managing Director of The Radical Leap Group and Co-Founder & Director of Terra Preta Group.

She specializes in business strategy, technology, and market expansion, helping businesses and governments scale across Africa and globally.

Born in Kenya, Noreen moved to the UK at 17 to further her education, studying Information Systems and Management at Greenwich University and later trained in Executive Coaching at Noble Manhattan.  

In 2008, she founded The Radical Leap Group, a consultancy that helps businesses and governments with strategy, technology, and market expansion.

She advises CEOs, boards, and government bodies on scaling businesses, driving investment, and strengthening trade partnerships.

As Co-Founder & Director of Terra Preta Group, she is involved in sustainable business solutions across Africa.

The company works on market-driven solutions that promote sustainability, economic development, and job creation.

Noreen is deeply committed to Africa’s economic development, having founded Female Founders Africa, which helps women-owned businesses become investment-ready.

She also launched the Dream Accelerator Academy, an online resource hub for new entrepreneurs.

Her work focuses on job creation, business sustainability, and expanding African businesses into global markets.

Noreen believes that Africa’s future lies in strong business ecosystems, innovation, and global partnerships.

She is committed to helping businesses scale, create jobs, and drive economic transformation.

Through her companies and initiatives, she continues to shape Africa’s business landscape, ensuring that enterprises can compete on a global scale while promoting sustainable development.