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Boris ONDO

The “Purpose-Ignitor & Culture Navigator”

Boris Ondo is the Global Manager of Koo Facilitation Group.

Boris is an Organization Development Consultant and Facilitator who brings a unique perspective of adaptability and a global mindset to his role. Originally from Gabon, a vibrant French-speaking country in Central Africa, he has been based in South Korea for 14 years. After a half-decade stint as a Foreign Service professional, he embarked on this career. He was awarded the prestigious Korean Government’s Global Scholarship (GKS) in 2010; he completed his higher education, mastering the language and immersing himself in the local culture.

His mission is to empower individuals and organizations to lead with Purpose and thrive across cultures, recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities that come with navigating diverse cultural contexts. He uses academic tools and professional business techniques to guide individuals, groups, and organizations through transformative journeys, neutrally facilitating their discovery of their hidden potential and Purpose to realize their inner greatness and thrive in any cultural context. With deep roots in Africa, his home, and Asia, his adopted continent, he leverages a unique blend of intercultural insight to foster environments and the flourishing and high performance of diverse individuals and groups.

His Political Science and diplomacy background, coupled with over half a decade of experience as a Trade and Investment Attaché in a foreign mission, gave him a robust understanding of diplomatic relations, international trade, and business. It also sharpened his negotiation and conflict resolution skills, which are essential for today’s globalized business landscape.

Boris is certified in Organizational Culture from The Culture Factor (former Hofstede Insights), demonstrating his understanding of the role of culture in organizational dynamics. He is also a certified Master Facilitator in Team Psychological Safety from TEAM.AS.ONE Action-Learning, equipping him with the skills to create safe and inclusive team environments across countries.

Beyond his professional work, Boris is deeply committed to youth transformation, leadership, and empowerment. His passion is to inspire the youth to discover their unique potential and make positive contributions to the world. In 2018, he founded the African Youth Action Foundation(AYAF), an organization dedicated to nurturing Africa’s future leaders through transformative educational and cultural programs.

Specialization
Consulting Experience
  • Organizational Culture & Global Competency
  • Team Psychological Safety
  • Conflict Resolution / Negotiation
  • Organization Development & Facilitation
  • Leadership & Communication
Business Development / Negotiation

  • Latin America Market Entry Research and Analysis for Korean Companies
  • Project Cooperation-Building Project Finance Consulting or Tender in Multilateral Development Banks
  • Designed a roadmap for promoting business opportunities in Gabon, Gabon Embassy
  • Developed strategies for attracting Korean investments to Gabon, Gabon Embassy
  • Negotiated and developed partnerships with organizations for Gabon, Gabon Embassy
  • Organized trade and investment promotion events for Gabon, Gabon Embassy
Work Experience
Mission / Vision / Core Value I Culture I Strategy
  • (Present) KOOFA Manager,Global TFT
  • Trade / Investment Attaché, Gabon Embassy in Korea
  • Project Research Assistant, KDS
  • Global Leadership Series, KOOFA Program
  • Core Values Internalization Workshop, KIA Korea
  • Vision Workshops, Menarini Group, Korea
  • Leadership Workshops, Lotte GRS, Korea
  • Global Culture Workshops, KOICA, Korea
  • Global Leaders’ Communication Workshops, LG Energy Solution, Korea
Certification
Leadership and Global Competence Experience
  • Certified Practitioner of Organizational Culture, The Culture Factor
  • Certified Practitioner of Team Psychological Safety(TPS), TEAM.AS.ONE
  • Certified Competent Speaker, Toastmasters International
  • Certificate, Business Start-up School, Seoul Global Start-up Center
  • Certificate, Project Management, Linkedln
  • Global Leadership Series, KOOFA
  • Panelist, AFDB Policy Dialogue
  • Trainer and Co-host, GKEDC African Youth Leadership Forum
  • Founder / President, African Youth Action Foundation, Korea
  • President, African Development Forum, KDI School, Korea
  • President, Gabonese Community in Korea
  • Founder, Global Student Association at HUFS, Korea
Education
 
  • M.P.M., KDI School of Public Policy & Management, Korea
  • B.A., Political Sciences / Diplomacy, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Korea
  • Certificate of Young Diplomat Training, Institute of Diplomacy & Foreign 
 
Awards/Scholarships
 
  • Korean Government Scholarship (2010)
  • 1st Place, Seoul Speech Contest, Toastmasters International (2013)
  • 3rd Place, Korea National Speech Contest (2013)
  • 1st Place, H.U.F.S. Talk Speech Contest (2016)
  • Global Ambassadors Scholarship (2019)
 
Content Development
 
  • Growth Beyond Borders (GBB), Business Education Program, YouTube
  • KOOFA Insights, Leadership, Facilitation, and Organizational Culture, YouTube
 
 
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