International perspective
Experience and relationships connecting Europe, Africa and North America.
Our businesses
Specialist businesses. One connected group.
Four focused businesses bring together executive education, technical professional development, publishing, strategic communications and international convening—each with a distinct mandate and a shared commitment to institutional impact.
01 · EducationRotterdam School of Business & Public Policy
02 · TechnicalMCG Maritime & Energy Institute
03 · MediaUkumbi Afrika Publications
04 · ConveningMCG Conferences & Events
The group model
Built as specialists. Connected by purpose.
Messerand Consulting Group BV operates through a family of specialist businesses designed around the needs of institutions, leaders and markets.
Each business develops deep capability within its field while benefiting from the international perspective, relationships and coordinated standards of the wider group.
04Specialist businesses
03Connected regions
01Shared standard
360°Institutional perspective
The portfolio
Distinct mandates. Complementary capabilities.
Explore the four businesses through which the group advances leadership, technical capacity, informed markets and international collaboration.
01 · Executive education
Rotterdam School of Business & Public Policy
An international platform for executive education, professional development, public policy, governance, leadership and institutional capacity building.
Visit RSBPP
02 · Maritime & energy
MCG Maritime & Energy Institute
A specialist institute providing professional education and technical training across maritime, ports, logistics, shipping, energy, oil and gas.
Explore the Institute
03 · Publishing & media
Ukumbi Afrika Publications
An international business media and publishing platform producing journalism, corporate publications and strategic communications focused on Africa and global markets.
Visit Ukumbi Afrika
04 · Conferences & events
MCG Conferences & Events
A convening platform for international conferences, executive summits, government missions, investment forums, study visits and business networking.
Explore conferences & events
The connected advantage
More capability around every challenge.
The group model allows specialist knowledge to move across disciplines—creating broader perspective and more coordinated value for clients and partners.
Specialist depth
Focused expertise developed around distinct institutional and industry needs.
Shared standards
A consistent commitment to practical relevance, quality and professional delivery.
Coordinated capability
Education, advisory perspective, communications and convening working together.
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Find the right expertise for your organisation.
Whether your priority is executive education, technical capacity, publishing, strategic communications or international convening, our team can connect you with the right business.