CGR CONSULTING CI

What CGR CONSULTING CI does

CGR Consulting CI is a privately-held human resources consulting firm headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, founded in 2017 by Moussa Dembele. The firm provides professional services across the HR value chain including human capital management, recruitment, compensation and benefits management, organizational development, strategic coaching, and social audit/CSR services, targeting enterprise clients, SMEs, HR directors, and through its IP JEUNES sub-brand, young professionals. Its technology platform is a LearnPress-based learning management system hosting self-paced online courses (e.g., Strategic HR Alignment, Salary Benchmark Côte d'Ivoire 2026, Manager Tools, Remote Performance Management) priced in CFA francs, with several courses offered free as marketing lead generators.

The firm operates a hybrid revenue model combining project-based professional services engagements with course enrollment sales and live master classes/webinars. Distribution occurs through direct appointments at the Cocody Riviera Palmeraie headquarters, the self-serve online course platform, and strategic alliances with PECB (ISO standards certification, since February 2020) and Birches Group (HR surveys and compensation training, since 2024). The customer base spans roughly 100+ clients across diverse industries including oil and gas, energy, agriculture, food and beverage, healthcare/NGO, industrial, hospitality, construction, distribution, and government. The firm has stated ambitions to expand across West and Central Africa beyond Côte d'Ivoire, leveraging the founder's prior regional coverage at ExxonMobil, Mobil Oil, and Libya Oil across 16+ African countries.

Name

CGR CONSULTING CI

Legal name

CGR Consulting

Website

https://cgr-consulting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CGR Consulting CI is a 7-person HR consulting firm in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, offering human capital management, compensation, recruitment, and strategic coaching services to enterprise clients across West and Central Africa. It complements bespoke engagements with a LearnPress-based online training platform and the IP JEUNES youth program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Human Resources Consulting

NAICS

Human Resources Consulting Services (541612), Other Management Consulting Services (541618), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Learning, Training & Corporate Education Consulting (BPAHAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Strategy & Corporate Development Consulting (BPAHACAA), Global / Multi-Country RPO (BPACABAE), Human Resources & Talent (SHRM/HRCI Recertification) (EDAAALAN)

Keywords

• Human resources consulting
• HR management services
• Compensation management
• Leadership training
• Online HR courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Abidjan

HQ country

Côte d’Ivoire

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. HR Consulting Services: Core consulting engagements providing HR policy development, human capital management, operational risk control, recruitment, and organizational development services to businesses of all sizes.
2. Online Training Courses: Self-paced online courses on HR topics including strategic HR management, compensation and benefits, management tools, and remote performance management. Revenue generated from course enrollments.
3. Coaching Services: Strategic coaching for professionals and youth development coaching through the IP JEUNES program. Individual coaching sessions for career and personal development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CGR Consulting provides HR consulting services (recruitment, human capital management, compensation and benefits, strategic coaching, social audit) to businesses of all sizes, complemented by self-paced online training courses on HR topics and a youth development program called IP JEUNES. The firm supports organizations across Côte d'Ivoire and West/Central Africa with HR policy development, operational risk control, and talent management.

Product overview

CGR Consulting offers a unified portfolio of HR consulting services and online training products. The core offering consists of consulting services in Human Capital Management, Recruitment, Compensation Management, Strategic Coaching, and Social Audit/RSE, complemented by a learning management system (LMS) delivering online courses including DÉVELOPPER UNE STRATÉGIE RH ALIGNÉE SUR LES OBJECTIFS BUSINESS, BENCHMARK SALARIAL CÔTE D'IVOIRE 2026, OUTILS DU MANAGER, PILOTER LA PERFORMANCE ET L'ENGAGEMENT À DISTANCE, and Introduction au Management des Rémunérations et Avantages Sociaux. The company also operates a youth development sub-brand called Impact Pluriel Jeunes (IP JEUNES) offering coaching, training, and mentorship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Impact Pluriel Jeunes (IP JEUNES): Youth coaching, training, and mentorship program focused on personal development, ethics, citizenship, emotional intelligence, and career guidance for young people.

Products and services

• Recrutement (Recruitment Services) HR recruitment services helping organizations find and hire talent, with support for adapting organizational structures and competencies to economic, technological, social, and regulatory changes. Targeted at employers and organizations.
• Processus RH et déploiement (HR Processes and Deployment) Implementation and deployment of HR processes and practical tools for effective organizational functioning. Targeted at organizations seeking to operationalize HR workflows.
• Management du capital humain (Human Capital Management) Practical human capital management solutions with tailored support for improving employee and organizational performance while controlling employment and HR operational risks. Targeted at organizations of all sizes.
• Management des rémunérations et avantages sociaux (Compensation and Benefits Management) Strategic compensation management services to attract, motivate, and retain talent, including salary benchmarking and benefits optimization. Targeted at HR leaders and organizations.
• Coaching stratégique en développement (Strategic Development Coaching) Coaching services to help individuals and organizations identify needs, develop action plans, and facilitate changes to improve results. Targeted at professionals and leaders.
• Audit social et RSE (Social Audit and CSR) Social auditing and corporate social responsibility assessment services. Targeted at organizations seeking social compliance and CSR reporting.
• Impact Pluriel Jeunes (IP JEUNES) Youth Development Program Coaching, training, and mentorship program for youth focusing on self-knowledge, emotional management, leadership, ethics, citizenship, communication, and career orientation. Targeted at young people and job seekers.
• Développer une Stratégie RH Alignée sur les Objectifs Business (Develop HR Strategy Aligned with Business Objectives) Online training module teaching how to align HR strategy with business objectives, covering strategic diagnosis, HR KPI definition, and workforce planning using PESTEL and SWOT methods. Targeted at HR professionals and managers.
• Benchmark Salarial Côte d'Ivoire 2026 (Côte d'Ivoire Salary Benchmark 2026) Salary benchmark study and training covering market salary data by sector and position, social benefits trends, and salary gap analysis for competitive HR strategy. Targeted at HR leaders and compensation managers.
• Outils du Manager (Manager Tools) Free online management training covering fundamental manager roles, planning tools (SMART method, dashboards), communication tools, and team motivation techniques. Targeted at current and aspiring managers.
• Piloter la Performance et l'Engagement à Distance (Managing Remote Performance and Engagement) Free online training on managing hybrid and remote teams, covering leadership adaptation, digital communication, team engagement, and collaborative tools. Targeted at managers of distributed teams.
• Introduction au Management des Rémunérations et Avantages Sociaux (Introduction to Compensation and Benefits Management) Online training module on compensation management covering legal framework, remuneration types, internal and external competitiveness, and salary survey analysis. Targeted at HR professionals and managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ HR management projects completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PECBcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 February 2020PECB, a global certification body for persons, management systems, and products across international standards, partnered with CGR Consulting on February 25, 2020. The partnership enables CGR to offer PECB training courses in Côte d'Ivoire, combining PECB's professional services with CGR's local delivery capabilities. The collaboration focuses on ISO standards awareness and professional certification programs.
• Birches GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Birches Group, a global HR consulting firm based on shared expertise in human capital management. Under this partnership, CGR Consulting co-sponsors Birches' multisector and NGO surveys and helps promote survey participation to clients in Côte d'Ivoire. Both entities explore joint compensation management training events, webinars, and professional development activities for HR practitioners.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with strong presence in executive search, talent management, and HR strategy. Comparable to CGR's strategic HR alignment and human capital management offerings, but at enterprise/multi-country scale.
• Willis Towers Watson: Global advisory firm delivering HR consulting, talent management, and compensation surveys across Africa. Overlaps with CGR's HR advisory and salary benchmarking offerings as part of a broader risk/insurance/HR portfolio.
• Deloitte Africa: Big 4 firm operating Human Capital practices across Africa offering HR transformation, rewards, and change management. Competes with CGR on enterprise HR consulting mandates for multinational clients operating in Côte d'Ivoire.
• Mercer: Global HR consulting leader offering compensation benchmarking, talent strategy, and HR transformation across all African markets. Operates the world's most cited salary surveys, directly competing with CGR's annual Côte d'Ivoire benchmark at a global scale.
• Michael Page Africa: Global recruitment consultancy with offices across Africa recruiting mid-to-senior professionals. Directly comparable to CGR's recruitment services for skilled HR and management roles in West Africa.
• PwC Africa: Big 4 firm with People & Organization practices across Africa delivering HR strategy, rewards, and workforce transformation. Comparable to CGR on enterprise HR consulting and salary survey work but with significantly larger scale.
• Aon: Global professional services firm offering HR consulting, talent assessments, and rewards solutions with growing Africa presence. Overlaps with CGR's compensation management and human capital advisory services as part of a broader risk and people portfolio.
• Robert Half: Global staffing and recruitment firm with established operations across Africa. Directly comparable to CGR's recruitment services line for professional and mid-management roles.
• ManpowerGroup Africa: Global workforce solutions firm offering staffing, RPO, and talent development across Africa. Comparable to CGR's recruitment and HR outsourcing services at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Birches Group: Global HR consulting firm specializing in compensation surveys for NGOs and multisector organizations. Strategic partner of CGR Consulting, co-sponsoring multisector surveys in Côte d'Ivoire — directly comparable niche, methodology, and target buyer (HR leaders needing market salary data).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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