Dr. Dennis Owusu Oteng
DBA | ACFBA | ACFWALead Consultant & Governance Expert, Ravens Consulting
Dr. Dennis Owusu Oteng is a visionary governance strategist and trusted advisor to family-owned businesses across Africa and beyond. As Founder and Lead Consultant at Ravens Consulting, he has dedicated his career to helping enterprising families build resilient, sustainable organisations that thrive well beyond the founding generation.
With an internationally accredited Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) and dual certifications as an Accredited Family Business Advisor (ACFBA) and Accredited Family Wealth Advisor (ACFWA), Dr. Oteng brings a rare combination of academic rigour, practical wisdom, and deep cultural insight to every client engagement. His work spans governance architecture, succession planning, NextGen leadership development, and strategic advisory — all tailored to the unique dynamics of African family businesses.
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dennis@ravens-consulting.com
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doteng8@gmail.com
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Oteng’s work at Ravens Consulting is grounded in internationally certified frameworks and a deep understanding of the African business landscape. He specialises in:
- Family Business Governance — Designing governance frameworks that align family values with sound business principles, including family constitutions, family councils, and board structures.
- Succession Planning — Facilitating structured, conflict-sensitive leadership transitions that preserve both family harmony and business continuity.
- NextGen Leadership Development — Coaching and preparing the next generation of family business leaders to take on meaningful roles with confidence and competence.
- Enterprise Strategy & Resilience — Advising on long-term strategic direction and organisational resilience to help family businesses adapt and grow across generations.
- Family Wealth Advisory — Guiding families on the stewardship, governance, and intergenerational transfer of family wealth in alignment with their legacy goals.
Professional Skills
Family Business Governance 95%
Succession Planning 92%
Strategic Advisory 90%
NextGen Leadership Coaching 88%
Published Work
Dr. Oteng is the author of "Legacy to the Next Generation of Families in Business" — a comprehensive guide covering legacy planning, preparing successors for leadership, fostering intergenerational trust, and building durable family legacies. The book draws on his years of field experience across Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and beyond.
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