About Sygnia Consult

Driving operational excellence, technology readiness, and strategic growth through disciplined execution.

Who We Are

Sygnia Consult is a boutique advisory firm helping financial institutions achieve operational excellence, technology readiness, and strategic growth through disciplined execution.

Our Mission

To deliver tailored, high-impact solutions that enable institutions to execute strategy with confidence, modernise responsibly, and strengthen long-term performance.

Our Approach

Customer-centric strategy design Execution discipline and governance Long-term partnership mindset

Core Values

Integrity & Trust

Transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership in every engagement.

Excellence & Quality

High-value, results-driven solutions grounded in discipline and rigor.

Client-Centric Approach

Solutions shaped by each client’s unique context and priorities.

Collaboration & Partnership

Working as an extension of leadership teams to co-create impact.

Strength & Humility

Balancing expertise with responsibility, humility, and stewardship.

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

At Sygnia Consult, we use artificial intelligence (AI) selectively and responsibly to enhance the quality, speed, and consistency of our advisory work.

AI is an enabler of better execution — not the value proposition itself.

Our value remains grounded in judgement, governance, expertise, and accountability.

Why We Use AI

The consulting environment today is data-rich and execution-constrained. Institutions are not short of information — they are short of clarity, prioritisation, and disciplined follow-through.

Accelerate analysis and synthesis of complex inputs
Improve consistency across diagnostics and governance artefacts
Reduce time spent on low-value manual tasks
Enable consultants to focus on decision-making, engagement, and execution assurance

How We Use AI in Practice

Synthesis of interviews, workshops, and document reviews
Identification of patterns, gaps, and inconsistencies in strategies and policies
Acceleration of diagnostic analysis and reporting
Consistency in governance, programme, and performance documentation

AI supports our consultants — it does not replace professional judgement or advisory responsibility.

What AI Does Not Do at Sygnia

Make decisions on behalf of clients
Determine final recommendations or priorities
Replace partner judgement or accountability
Substitute stakeholder engagement, governance, or change leadership
Operate without human review and validation

All deliverables are reviewed, validated, and owned by Sygnia consultants.

Protecting Client Trust and Confidentiality

Confidential client data is not entered into AI tools without appropriate controls and explicit consent
AI is primarily used on structured, anonymised, or non-sensitive information unless otherwise agreed
AI-generated outputs are treated as draft analytical inputs, not final advice
Sygnia remains fully accountable for all outputs, regardless of tools used

Governance and Oversight

AI usage at Sygnia is governed by internal guidelines defining approved use cases, data handling thresholds, validation requirements, and escalation protocols. This ensures AI use remains disciplined, auditable, and aligned with the expectations of Boards, regulators, and procurement teams.

Download: AI Use & Data Handling Guideline (PDF)

Managing Partner

Saddiq Mwai is the Managing Partner of Sygnia Consult, with over 25 years of experience helping organisations across Africa turn strategic intent into tangible results.

His work is grounded in a simple belief: strategy only matters when it is executed well. He brings structure to complexity, aligns people and processes, and ensures transformation programmes deliver measurable outcomes.

Saddiq has supported banks, regulators, telcos, development partners, and ministries across more than ten countries, guiding digital transformation, enterprise programmes, and institutional performance initiatives.