Nankunda is co-founder of Hook Tangaza following the merger of Hook International and Tangaza Advisory Services in 2016. Nankunda leads on Hook Tangaza’s work with institutions and firms on market intelligence and business growth strategy. She also co-ordinates the African Law & Tech Network (ALT Network), a membership network for law firms, tech companies, regulators, educational institutions and investors operating in the African tech eco-system.
Prior to setting up Tangaza Advisory Services, Nankunda held senior positions at the Commonwealth Lawyers’ Association and the Law Society of England and Wales including most latterly, as Head of International Policy. Her work has focused on leading policy reform efforts for services liberalisation and regulatory good practice in key emerging markets and working with firms on international business growth strategies. Nankunda was recognised by Thomson Reuters’ Powerlist 2014 and 2015 of the 100 most influential black Britons for services to the UK legal sector.
Nankunda graduated in political science from the University of Toronto and holds an MSc in International Public Policy from University College London and an MA in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies.