Kento Kobayashi

Kento Kobayashi is an experienced associate consultant currently working with The Risk Advisory Group since October 2022, focusing on business intelligence and investigations in Africa. Previously, Kento held roles at OCO Global, first as a senior analyst and then as an international trade and investment analyst, contributing significantly to the organization's work in economic development and foreign direct investment. Kento has also engaged in pro-bono consulting for a refugee NGO during the COVID-19 pandemic, developing successful social-media strategies, and has contributed to research initiatives at institutions such as UCLA and the Unlearn Initiative. Kento's academic credentials include a Master of Science in Conflict Studies from The London School of Economics and Political Science, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from The University of Edinburgh.