Shortlist

Shortlist solves human capital challenges for the world's most impactful and innovative employers. Headquartered in Kenya, their global team of 40+ people from 10+ countries specializes in solving talent challenges for organizations driving meaningful change across the continent and beyond.

The company operates two main divisions: Shortlist Search, which provides executive search services for leadership hiring in Africa and globally, and Shortlist Futures, their workforce innovation lab focused on African youth employment. With nearly a decade of experience at the intersection of talent and impact, Shortlist has built expertise in sectors including clean energy, social enterprise, and the digital economy.

Shortlist's team brings diverse backgrounds from startups, large corporations, investment, and operations across multiple fields and geographies. United by a passion for unlocking professional potential, they partner with impact organizations, social enterprises, and innovative companies to build great teams that change the world. Their work spans executive search, talent acquisition, and workforce development, with particular focus on advancing opportunities in Africa's growing green economy and supporting gender equity in sectors like clean energy.