About Us

We Are Africa's Program Management Partner

The 4ther Firm is a Program Management company. We design, manage, and deliver programs that create impact across Africa. The 4ther Firm derives its name from the aspiration to act as a “fourth pillar” of progress, complementing government, business, and civil society to drive sustainable impact in Africa. Founded by experienced consultants, the firm unites diverse expertise to address challenges across diverse industries, fostering systemic change through innovative solutions.

12

Years of collective experience

1K

Impactful Projects to be completed in Africa before 2040

$10Tn

To be generated for Africa in 20 years

$10Tn

To be generated for Africa in 20 years

Our Core Values

What We Stand For

Everything we do is guided by our PIVOT values. These are not just words on a wall. They shape how we work with clients, how we design programs, and how we hold ourselves accountable.

1. Progress

Commitment to sustainable advancement for African clients and communities.

2. Integrity

Upholding transparency, ethics, and accountability in every engagement.

3. Vision

Acting with foresight, strategy, and purpose to achieve meaningful outcomes.

4. Openness

Valuing collaboration, diversity, and shared learning across teams and clients.

5. Transformation

Delivering bold, innovative solutions that create lasting change in Africa.

The Outlook

Our Vision

A future where every African organisation with a great idea also has the program management capacity to make it real.

The Goal

Our Mission

To design, manage, and deliver programs that create lasting impact across Africa — and to build the capacity of African organisations to run better programs themselves.

Meet The Team

The 4ther Firm is led by a passionate team of experts committed to driving tangible development in Africa. They bring diverse expertise and experience to every stage, from planning to implementation, believing strongly in collaboration, innovation, and Africa’s potential

Victor John

Operations Lead

Fawaz Momoh

Technology Lead

The Team

Meet Our Team

Matthew Cole
Founder
Juan Soto
Co-Founder
Benjamin Shaw
COO

The Team

Meet Our Team

Matthew Cole
Founder
Juan Soto
Co-Founder
Benjamin Shaw
COO

Alliance

Theory of Change

We believe that the best programs are built in three stages: first you design them properly, then you manage them well, then you measure what actually happened. Most programs fail because they skip one or more of these stages.

At The 4ther Firm, we work with clients from the very beginning. We help define what success looks like, we put the right structures in place to run the program, and we track results throughout. When the program ends, there is a clear record of what worked and what to do better next time.

This is not consulting from a distance. We are in the work with you.

Want to Work With Us?

Tell us about your program and let us talk about how we can help.

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