Our Team

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Eugene Nizeyimana is an accomplished entrepreneurial engineer and business leader with over 20 years of experience in delivering multi-channel capabilities and solutions across a diverse range of clients in more than 15 global markets. His expertise spans multiple industries, including Professional Services, management consulting, Oil and Gas (E&P), Technology, Manufacturing, and Automotive Sectors. As the Managing Partner of SSCG Consulting and CEO of the African Business Chamber (AfBC), he plays a pivotal role in shaping business strategy consulting. He serves on the boards and is part of the Business Advisory Panel at Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority (CPCA) and Birmingham City Business School (BCBS). Throughout his career, he has held various responsibilities in both the private and public sectors, collaborating with numerous International Oil Companies (IOC), Innovate UK, Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), GTC Energy, NHS Institute of Innovation, and automotive OEMs such as Jaguar Land Rover, BMW, and Caterpillar.

Management Consulting – Extensive experience in advisory roles focusing on business strategy consulting and development, business intelligence (BI) and analysis, business models, Business Process Management (BPM) and management systems (BMS), change management, products/services/processes/market development, risk management and continuity, innovation management, new market growth, and trade in service. Utilized tools such as Gap Analysis, McKinsey 7S, TOM, SWOT, PESTEL, Benchmarking, Value Chain (Porter's), Porter's 5 Forces, Ansoff Matrix, Business Model Canvas, and Capability Maturity Model.  

Engineering Management – In-depth experience in automotive, vehicle engineering, energy, innovation, and manufacturing industries. Expertise in System Engineering (SE & MBSE), design and systems thinking, automotive product lifecycle management, New Products Development (NPD), introduction (NPI), and aftermarket support. Knowledgeable in Automotive Quality (IATF16949), vehicle warranty (IQM, AWS, J.D Power), powertrains, body systems, IC engines, vehicle electrification (BEV), and Autonomous, Connected, Electric Shared (ACES) systems. Familiar with connected technologies (V2G, ADAS, HMI, Telematics), battery technologies, manufacturing, and Supply Chain Management (ASPICE). 

Projects and Programmes Management (PPM) – A certified APM Project Manager with a proven track record in coordinating and delivering complex projects/programmes portfolios using best practices and methodologies such as PMO, PMP, Ms Projects, Agile, and SCRUM.  

Technology and Digital – Proficient in managing software engineering (DevOps) projects and the deployment of Smart Connected Technologies as part of digital transformation and risk management initiatives. Experienced with applications including Ms 365, Teams, SAP ERP systems, Tableau, Power BI, Teamcenter, LMS, IMS, Salesforce, and i-PLM. Knowledgeable about key emerging technologies, environments, and trends such as SDLC, Smart Mobility and cities, connected factories, IoT, AI, ML, and Industry 4.0 solutions.  

Business Process Management (BPM) and Systems – Demonstrated experience in business model and process innovation, design, optimization, and improvement. Applied various methodologies including Waterfall, Iterative, Synchronize-and-stabilise, build, and fix approaches, and Process FMEA methodologies like SIPOC, PCDS, CCDS, BCDS, and Tata Business Excellence Model (TBEM).  

Quality Engineering and Standards – A certified IATF16949 Quality process auditor specializing in product quality management, emphasizing Customer First outputs, UX, and risk management. Proficient in the 7 quality principles and standards such as ISO9001 (Quality Management System), ISO 56000 (Innovation management), ISO/SAE 21434 (Automotive Cybersecurity Standards), ISO26262 (Road vehicles electrical and electronic systems safety), ISO 31000 (Risk management), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management), Lean Six Sigma, Toyota Production System (TPS), TQM, EBER, RMDV, DVP&R, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, DMAIC, KAIZEN, PDCA Cycle, 8D, 5 Whys, Pareto analysis, and Lean Management principles.  

Supply Chain and Sustainability – Strong knowledge and practical experience in projects related to circular economy (CE),

Eugene graduated from Oxford Brookes University with a Beng in Automotive Engineering, as well as obtaining a PG Cert in Management from the University of London and a PG Cert in Public Management from the University of Birmingham. He has gained extensive knowledge in business strategy consulting and management consulting through professional certifications and management programmes on various topics from prestigious institutions, including Said Business School at the University of Oxford, Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Crown Commercial Service (CCS), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), KPMG, EY, Deloitte, PWC, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the IATF/SMMT Industry Forum, and the Association of Project Management (APM).

Eugene has launched many successful ventures and initiatives, leading various entrepreneurship programmes both in the UK and Africa to accelerate start-ups and SME growth. He has provided business strategy consulting to C-Suite leaders and founders of many start-ups and Mid Cap companies while managing cross car line vehicle programmes. As a mentor for the Africa Women Entrepreneurship Cooperative (AWEC) Bloomberg programme at The Centre for Global Enterprise (CGE) in NY, US, he has also contributed to management consulting efforts. A former mentor for The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) and the BSEEN programme at Aston University, Eugene is a member of McKinsey Automotive and Assembly and the Institute of Directors (IOD).

Eugene Nizeyimana is a regular speaker at various leadership forums, where he often discusses insights on business strategy consulting. He has been a keynote speaker on platforms like BBC, CGTN, IoD, the Dept for Business and Trade (DBT), and prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, University of Manchester, University of Leicester, and The American University of Cairo Business School, showcasing his expertise in management consulting.