OUR GLOBAL TEAM

Modesta Mahiga
Founder & CEO
Modesta Mahiga is the CEO of Authority Global, the premier global positioning firm transforming industry leaders and organizations into sought-after global authorities. A Trusted Advisor to Global Leaders and multi-award-winning Management Consultant, Modesta partners with high-performing executives, institutions, and governments to accelerate visibility, influence, and ROI on a global scale. For over two decades, she has guided C-suite leaders, policymakers, and visionaries across six continents to: Command global visibility and trust in their industries. Align authority with measurable business growth Expand market leadership and international competitiveness A serial entrepreneur and impact architect, Modesta has founded and led eight ventures across developed and emerging markets. She is a Certified Executive Coach, Business Trainer, Project and Change Management, and accredited specialist in Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, and AI. She holds an MBA from George Mason University, a Bachelor of Law from Durham University, and is an Advocate of the High Court of Tanzania. Her client portfolio spans global corporations such as PwC, Coca-Cola, Airtel, and United Bank for Africa, alongside multilateral institutions, including the World Bank Group, United Nations, African Union, and U.S. and European development partners. A sought-after keynote speaker, author, and podcast host, Modesta has shared global stages with world leaders at the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings, European Parliament, United Nations, U.S. State Department, TEDx, London Business School, and the International Trade Centre. Her leadership excellence has been recognized through honors and fellowships, including Fortune 500 Most Powerful Women, Top 50 Women in Management Africa, African Leadership Institute, President Obama’s YALI Program, and Top 100 Speakers in Tanzania.

Janet Mbene
Senior Associate Consultant, Trade, Investment, & Government Relations
Distinguished Senior Economist, International Trade and Regional Integration, Finance and Banking Expert with Cabinet Ministerial, Parliamentary, Board Governance, Senior Leadership experience in the public, private, civil society, and academic sectors.

Mhando Mbughuni
Senior Associate Consultant, Global Policy & Digital Transformation
Mhando helps governments, development institutions, and business leaders harness digital transformation to make smarter, faster, and more equitable policy decisions. As CEO of Handos, he operates at the intersection of technology, governance, and global development—pioneering the shift from traditional policymaking to intelligent systems that anticipate challenges, prevent crises, and optimize performance. His analyses and commentary for the BBC News demonstrate how innovation and evidence-based strategies are reshaping decision-making across the nations. Mhando has advised senior diplomats and global decision-makers on shaping policies that work in real time, with real impact.
