Lemasol Solutions

Who We Are

At Lemasol Solutions, we are a consulting firm executing tailored, actionable solutions for your organization.
We are driven by the need to empower organizations across their different growth stages.

What Sets Us Apart

If you are seeking a partner who not only delivers expert, timely and ethical work but also anticipates your needs before you voice them; you are in the right place. Lemasol Solutions will bring proven credentials to every engagement.
We specialize in unlocking sustainable growth and profitability by delivering data-driven insights, customized strategies and operational excellence. 
Our founder brings with her 15 years of Multi National experience across operations and finance as well as a proven track record of delivering growth across Europe, Middle East & Africa markets. Lemasol Solutions prides itself on a diverse group of expert advisors, each bringing deep experience across multiple industries—ensuring stronger governance, richer knowledge sharing, and superior outcomes for our clients. 

Our promise is to bring these expansive experience and skills to your door step and unlock your organization’s full potential.

15+ years of multinational experience across 15+ markets

Regional finance expert in EMEA delivering +20% profit growth

Experience managing billion-dollar portfolios

Project leadership on million-dollar initiatives

Vision

To transform businesses by helping them grow, overcome challenges and unlock long-term success through thoughtful strategy & structured execution.

Mission

To empower organizations to achieve their full potential and sustained growth by delivering tailored, industry-agnostic consulting solutions grounded in deep financial expertise and strategic insight.

Our Values

We lead with principles that create trust, enable agility, and guarantee results:

Ethical Leadership

Integrity in every engagement

Agility

Embrace change & act swiftly

Reliability

Consistent and dependeable

Accountability

We deliver on our word

Why We Exist

Our frameworks are industry-agnostic and tailored to your reality – because strategy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are we. We step into your business with you, assess your reality and co-create systems that actually work. Our approach is to deliver business and strategic solutions that transcend borders and industries. 

We are a global strategic advisory firm with a passion for empowering small and medium-sized businesses to achieve long-term value by embedding robust operational & financial structures, clear strategies, and sustainable growth models. At Lemasol Solutions, our frameworks are industry-agnostic and tailored to your reality – because strategy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are we. Our approach is to step into your business with you, assess your reality and co-create systems that actually work.

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MEET THE ADVISORS

Pietro Schumann

Global Investment & Growth Strategist

Pietro is an accomplished Global Investment and Growth Strategist with deep expertise in international business development, direct investments, and strategic partnerships. As Executive Vice President at Equiti Group in Dubai, Pietro brings over a decade of leadership experience across Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Pietro’s extensive network, strategic investment acumen, and deep familiarity with family office structures greatly benefits Lemasol Solutions in navigating complex, relationship-driven markets.

He has successfully led over 15 investment deals across 12 countries and 10 industries, with a proven track record in identifying and executing cross-border growth opportunities. Pietro’s career includes significant roles within family-owned conglomerates, regulated investment entities, and family offices of Saudi ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), providing him with first-hand experience in managing bespoke investment strategies, governance and long-term value creation for multi-generational wealth holders. 

His background also includes formative roles at Allianz, PwC, Kearney, and the European Commission, offering a unique blend of corporate, advisory, and diplomatic expertise. 

His experience in managing the nuanced needs of family businesses and UHNWIs positions him to provide valuable guidance on how Lemasol can structure sustainable partnerships, deliver bespoke solutions, and build long-term trusted relationships with similar client profiles. His insights also enhance Lemasol’s governance frameworks and international expansion strategies. 

Pietro holds an Executive MBA from London Business School (LBS) and speaks English, German, French, and Arabic.

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Zara Basharat Higgs

International Growth & Strategy Expert

Zara is a seasoned Strategic Growth and Public Policy Advisor with a prolific international career spanning over 20 years across the technology, corporate, and development sectors. Her expertise is centered on public policy, communications, sustainability, and regional growth strategies. Zara’s deep cross-sector experience and exceptional track record in building multi-stakeholder partnerships across the Middle East and Africa greatly strengthens Lemasol Solutions’ ability to position itself as a trusted partner for governments, corporates, and development organizations.

Zara has held leadership roles with major global organizations, most notably as Head of Public Policy Programs and Partnerships for Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, Pakistan, and South Asia at TikTok, where she built high-impact alliances with governments, academia, and the non-profit sector to address critical regional issues such as access to education, digital safety, and climate change through scalable technology solutions. 

Her career also includes key leadership roles at Jazz (VEON Group), PepsiCo, Nestlé, the World Bank, and the United Nations Information Centre, where she led strategic communications, partnerships, and sustainability initiatives across diverse markets. 

Currently, Zara serves on the advisory boards of several start-ups and non-profits, supporting their growth and scale-up efforts across the Middle East and Africa. She holds an MBA from London Business School and has completed executive studies in Social Impact Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania. Zara is a Boehm Media Fellow, Women’s Impact Alliance Fellow, and an alumna of the U.S. State Department’s IVLP: Developing Future Women Leaders program. She is also an active member of the London Business School Women in Business Club steering committee. 

Her expertise in public policy, communications, and sustainability enables Lemasol to craft regionally relevant strategies, expand its impact footprint and build resilient partnerships that can unlock scalable opportunities across emerging markets. Zara’s global mindset and network also offers invaluable support as Lemasol navigates growth in purpose-driven and impact-oriented sectors. 

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Abhimanyu Singh

Strategic Risk Management Advisor

Abhimanyu is a highly respected Strategic Operations, Turnaround/Transformation, Growth and Risk Management expert with nearly two decades of cross-sector experience spanning the military, consulting, and technology industries across India, the Middle East & Africa, and the United Kingdom. Abhimanyu’s unique blend of military precision, strategic consulting experience, and successful enterprise technology operations leadership is instrumental in strengthening Lemasol Solutions’ ability to scale businesses across diverse and challenging markets.

Renowned for his strategic vision and operational rigor, Abhimanyu brings a global perspective and a sharp analytical mindset that helps leadership teams navigate complex, high-stakes environments to deliver sustainable business outcomes. Most recently, he successfully scaled Nova Track, an enterprise mobility and operations technology company, across Africa, demonstrating his ability to drive growth in emerging markets. 

Previously, Abhimanyu led the Business Risk Advisory Practice of Mitkat Advisory, one of Southeast Asia’s leading risk consulting firms, and held a senior leadership role at Olive Group, a British multi national company later acquired by Constellis Group (US). His early career includes distinguished service as an officer in the Indian Army and with the United Nations, where he held both special operations and general staff roles. 

Abhimanyu is a Sloan Fellow with a Master of Science in Leadership and Strategy from London Business School, and also holds degrees in Law and Economics

His deep expertise in risk management, operational execution, and business resilience offers invaluable support as Lemasol navigates cross-border growth, complex partnerships, and market entry strategies. Abhimanyu’s disciplined approach and global insights enhance Lemasol’s ability to deliver results with clarity, structure and confidence in dynamic environments. 

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Let’s create solutions that support your next stage of growth.