People
Our teams are built around the mission, not around fixed office structures.
We work with a flexible network of senior experts who are mobilised according to the assignment’s objectives, duration, required expertise, and the client’s Terms of Reference and schedule.
Each expert contributes in a clearly defined role, on a project-by-project basis, and is remunerated through a daily fee for the actual work delivered.
This means clients pay for specialised expertise, focused delivery, delivered outputs and measurable contribution — not for people sitting in offices or for unnecessary overhead.
Below is a selection of experts who have been involved in recent years in some of the most successful influence projects.
Dr Andrei Stoiciu
Founder & CEO
With a PhD from the University of Paris in Behavioral Sciences—specializing in social persuasion—and over two decades of hands-on project management across 60+ countries, Andrei Stoiciu is the ultimate strategist for mastering human dynamics. He fuses academic rigor with real-world acumen to decode behaviors and craft ethical influence strategies. He has led multinational teams from the Caucasus and Central Asia to Africa, Dubai, Ukraine, Mongolia, the Balkans, Russia, Brussels, the UN, the USA, and beyond. As founder of Influence Architects, Andrei profiles 52 core human behaviors ("apps" for persuasion) through his eight published books, hundreds of thematic articles, and 30+ influence campaigns while teaching MBA programs and training public officials like prosecutors and judges to debunk lies, counter hybrid information warfare, and master lie detection. From mediating with prime ministers to Afghan villages and Davos lobbies, he offers tailored profiling and coaching to reshape beliefs. Join his mission: Harness the power of persuasion. Vision: 10,000+ empowered leaders worldwide by 2028. Ready to profile your influence edge? Let's architect breakthroughs together.
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Gabriella Rossi
Applied psychology expert
Gabriela Rossi is a dynamic expert in applied psychology with over 15 years of experience in coaching, talent development, and human resources recruitment, holding a Master's in Organizational Psychology from the University of Milan and certifications in executive coaching from the International Coach Federation. As a sought-after consultant for multinational corporations and startups alike, she has designed innovative recruitment strategies that integrate psychological assessments to match talent with organizational culture, resulting in reduced turnover rates by up to 30% for her clients. Gabriela's coaching practice focuses on leadership empowerment and emotional intelligence training, where she has guided hundreds of professionals through career transitions and performance optimization, blending evidence-based psychological insights with practical HR solutions to foster resilient, high-performing teams.
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Garikai Nhongo
Digital engagement expert
A global communications strategist, partnership builder, and development advocate with extensive experience working across continents, sectors, and institutional environments. His career has been shaped by international engagement, high-level relationship building, and a sustained commitment to using communication, storytelling, and collaboration as instruments for meaningful change.
He has worked at the intersection of digital transformation, innovation, sustainable development, gender equality, education, and inclusive growth, supporting initiatives that connect global ambition with practical implementation. From high-level summits and institutional campaigns to grassroots initiatives and capacity-building platforms, his work focuses on bringing people, ideas, and organisations together around shared objectives.
Across his roles he has helped shape narratives, mobilise stakeholders, manage campaigns, and create platforms for dialogue and action. His strength lies in translating complex development priorities into compelling stories, strategic partnerships, and visible public engagement.
As Board Member Advisor at AI Hub for Sustainable Development, he supports the creation of meaning and value in Africa’s AI value chain through strategic relationships and partnership development. Through STEM for Development, he contributes to an emerging non-profit focused on expanding access to world-class graduate education, mentorship, research opportunities, and professional skills training for STEM students in developing regions.
Previously, as Senior Communications Manager at Co-Develop, he supported efforts to accelerate the adoption of inclusive, safe, and equitable digital public infrastructure by shaping communications around investment, early success, ecosystem mobilisation, and stakeholder engagement. During his time with Smart Africa in Kigali, Rwanda, including as Division Manager for Marketing, Events and Partnerships, he contributed to the positioning of major continental digital transformation initiatives, managed strategic engagements, and strengthened visibility across diverse audiences.
His professional approach combines global perspective with practical execution. He understands how to operate in multicultural environments, how to build trust across institutions and communities, and how to turn complex agendas into narratives that mobilise support. Whether leading campaigns, shaping public positioning, developing partnerships, or creating spaces for dialogue, his work is guided by a clear mission: to amplify voices, connect diverse perspectives, and make every initiative a platform for sustainable global progress.
Natalia Kovaci
Natalia Kovaci is a seasoned protocol personal assistant with over 18 years of international experience supporting high-level VIPs in diplomacy, government, and corporate spheres, holding a Master's in International Relations from the London School of Economics and advanced certifications in protocol and etiquette from the Protocol School of Washington. Her career spans assignments across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, where she has orchestrated seamless diplomatic engagements for heads of state, Fortune 500 executives, and influential philanthropists, leveraging her deep expertise in cross-cultural protocol to navigate complex negotiations and build strategic alliances. As a trusted confidante, Natalia excels in managing her clients' intricate personal and business timelines, anticipating challenges, and discreetly addressing legal problems to ensure flawless execution of high-stakes diplomatic and professional agendas.
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Marcus Hale
Financial and digital expert
Marcus Hale is a renowned expert in detecting economic fraud with over 20 years of experience in forensic accounting and digital investigations, holding an MA in Criminology from Wien University and certifications in Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Digital Forensics from the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators. Specializing in mapping out social media behavior, he leverages advanced digital skills to analyze online patterns, trace illicit financial networks, and uncover hidden connections through data mining, AI-driven sentiment analysis, and graph theory on platforms like X, LinkedIn, and dark web forums. Marcus has consulted for global law enforcement agencies, preventing multimillion-dollar fraud schemes by developing proprietary algorithms that predict deceptive behaviors in real-time, and he frequently lectures on the intersection of cyber forensics and economic crime at international conferences.
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