Announcing Our Inaugural Advisory Board

The Birdling is proud to announce the official formation of our distinguished Advisory Board, a strategic milestone facilitated by Veblen Director Programme (VDP) through its renowned Board-In-A-Box program. This pivotal development, already announced by VDP, marks a new era of accelerated growth and strategic foresight for The Birdling as we continue to operationalize African threat intelligence and fortify the continent’s digital future.

We are redefining cybersecurity for the African continent. We began as a dedicated threat intelligence and research firm, focusing exclusively on the unique tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by malicious actors targeting African organizations. This deep, regional expertise forms the unshakable foundation of our company. Today, our intelligence is not just for reports; it's for real-time defense.

Our new Advisory Board brings together a formidable collective of global leaders whose diverse expertise will be instrumental in guiding The Birdling’s strategic direction, market expansion, and product innovation. Each member has been carefully selected for their proven track record and profound understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the global technology and cybersecurity landscape.

Meet Our Visionary Advisory Board:

We are honored to welcome:

Swier Miedema (Chairperson): A seasoned transformation advisor and business coach, Swier brings over 25 years of consulting experience, focusing on strategic leadership, organizational transformation, and principles-driven decision-making. His guidance will be crucial in building resilient organizational foundations for The Birdling’s rapid scaling.

Muddasir Farooq: A senior finance professional and strategic advisor with 18+ years of experience, Muddasir will strengthen our financial discipline, improve resource allocation, and build decision-making frameworks that align our growth ambitions with sustainable capital management.

Mohamed Emam: With over 30 years of leadership experience across global markets as CEO, COO, and Managing Director, Mohamed’s expertise in scaling businesses, designing go-to-market strategies, and expanding into new territories will accelerate our customer acquisition across Africa and beyond.

Silvana Zoto: A governance and internal audit leader with 20+ years of experience across banking, fintech, and financial services, Silvana will provide invaluable insights into risk management, regulatory oversight, and cybersecurity governance, helping us strengthen internal controls and build trusted cybersecurity infrastructure.

Akanksha S Gulia: A human-centered strategy and product leader, Akanksha specializes in turning complex technologies into clear, adoptable solutions. Her expertise will refine our product priorities, translate cybersecurity capabilities into compelling customer value propositions, and build momentum through focused execution and stronger customer retention.

A New Era of Strategic Growth

“The formation of our Advisory Board, in partnership with Veblen, is a monumental step for The Birdling,” says Praise Chukwunonye, CEO of The Birdling. “These distinguished leaders will provide unparalleled strategic guidance as we navigate the complexities of the global cybersecurity market and continue to deliver cutting-edge solutions tailored for the African context. Their collective wisdom will empower us to achieve our mission of providing organizations with total command over their security posture.”

This enhancement underscores The Birdling’s commitment to robust governance, sustainable growth, and delivering world-class cybersecurity services. With the support of our new Advisory Board, we are exceptionally well-positioned to expand our reach, deepen our impact, and continue our trajectory as Africa’s best indigenous cybersecurity company.

About The Birdling

The Birdling is Africa’s premier threat intelligence company. We operationalize threat intelligence to provide a level of active, managed defense previously unavailable to the market. Our mission is to provide organizations with total command over their security posture, turning our foresight into your shield.

About Veblen Director Programme (VDP)

Veblen Global (VDP) is a leading provider of board and executive advisory services, specializing in connecting high-growth companies with world-class talent to drive strategic success. Their program offers a structured approach to building effective and impactful advisory boards.