
WHO WE ARE

We Are Passionate Driving Empowerment​
Step into the world of our management consulting firm and meet our seasoned experts with combined 60+ experience
Our experts are poised to drive your business forward with unparalleled insight and expertise.
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PARADIGIMS
Pushing Boundaries
With our combined global experience and local insights we drive to push the much needed change in how the world perceive compliance as well as consultancy offerings.
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We are proud to work together formulating strategies , making our mark on the global markets to support SMEs, investment projects and international expansions.
MEET THE TEAM

CEO & Co-Founder
Simo Kubheka
London, UK Cape Town, SA
Simo Kubheka is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of AVUKE Group, bringing over 20 years of global experience in the Human Capital, Legal, and IT services sectors.
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Simo has held senior and executive roles in leading multinational companies, including serving as Chief Compliance Officer at K2 Partnering Solutions, Director of Compliance & Risk at Allegis Group and AC EMEA, Head of Legal, Compliance & Risk at Aston Carter, and Compliance & Operations Manager at Adecco. In these capacities, he has led global compliance programmes, managed cross-border legal risk, and built high-performing legal and risk teams across multiple jurisdictions.
Simo’s international expertise spans key markets including the UK, DACH region, Nordics, Southern Europe, North America, and Latin America (notably Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia), as well as major Asian economies such as Hong Kong, China, Japan, and Singapore. His ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into pragmatic business policies has earned him recognition as a strategic advisor to C-suite executives and boards.
He holds a Master’s in International Business Law and Taxation and is qualified in both the UK and South Africa. Multilingual and culturally fluent, Simo speaks English and Swedish fluently and has working-level proficiency in French, Norwegian, and Danish.​

COO & Co-Founder
Yasmina Kubheka, MBA
London, UK Cape Town, SA
Yasmina Kubheka is the Co-Founder and Head of Operations at AVUKE Group, where she is responsible for overseeing the firm’s day-to-day operational performance and driving strategic initiatives that support the company’s long-term vision.
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Drawing on more than a decade of global experience, Yasmina brings a diverse professional background in supply chain management, business intelligence, project management and client operations. She has held senior positions including Supply Chain Manager, Account Manager, and Customer Service Manager, working across various industries such as chemicals, business analytics, and viticulture.
Her leadership style is collaborative and systems-oriented, with a focus on creating scalable, high-performance processes that enable AVUKE’s teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.
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Yasmina holds an MBA in International Business, an MA in International Relations, and a BA in Political Science. She is also certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt. She is fluent in English and Swedish, with working-level proficiency in both Norwegian and Danish.

Account Manager
David Korthals-Clarke
London, UK
David is our Account Manager for the UK and mainland Europe. He has a robust legal and compliance background and ten plus years of experience in the recruitment and IT services industry. He is very passionate about translating legal challenges into pragmatic business solutions.
David is a former Head of Compliance for both the IN Group and Salt. In these positions he obtained first-hand experience of how businesses are affected by regulatory change and successfully implement pragmatic policies and procedures to
smoothen business operations and mitigate risk across various European countries.
David previously held the position of Commercial Contracts Manager at Allegis Group, where he was responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of commercial agreements, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and providing strategic legal guidance on a broad portfolio of contracts.
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David is fluent in both English and Dutch, with working-level proficiency in German. He holds legal qualifications across the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, and earned a Master’s degree in Corporate and Commercial Law.

Business Development Lead
Ben Gama Paulo
London, UK
Ben Paulo is a seasoned Business Development Executive, bringing a wealth of international experience across diverse industries including technology, oil and gas, and compliance services. With a proven track record in global markets such as the UK, UAE, and Africa, Ben excels in strategic problem-solving and driving business growth.
Prior to joining Avuke Group, Ben held pivotal roles at prestigious companies like LinkedIn, Dell Technologies, Verkada and People 2.0 (formerly TCP Solutions). His expertise spans enterprise software, compliance services, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure, working with business leaders from some of the world’s leading enterprises to help solve complex business challenges.
Ben also has a strong background in compliance services, having worked for People 2.0 (formerly TCP Solutions), where he successfully grew new business relationships across multiple European countries.
Ben holds a Master of Science in Technology Entrepreneurship from University College London and a Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology from the University of Plymouth.

Account Manager
Carlos Dolabela
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Meet our dedicated Account Manager, a professional with a robust legal background and extensive experience in the recruitment industry. With years of expertise in managing legal projects, Carlos brings a unique perspective to account management, business development, and client support.
Specialising in process optimisation, Carlos develop strategic initiatives designed to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness. Carlos's proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure strict regulatory compliance sets them apart in the field.
Driven by a commitment to continuous improvement and digital transformation, our Account Manager possesses a keen vision that aligns closely with business strategy. Carlos is dedicated to not only meeting client needs but also anticipating them, delivering tailored solutions that foster success in the dynamic business landscape. Partner with them to leverage their legal insights and strategic management skills for a seamless and productive collaboration.
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