The Pila Group of Companies

The Pila Group of Companies

Project Equity Investors and Consultants

Introduction

The Pila Group of Companies is an international project delivery, management, and finance group.

We provide expert consultancy in international project finance, delivering bespoke solutions across the EMEA region, primarily in the infrastructure, property, and hospitality, tourism & leisure (HTL) sectors.

Through The Kinnin Foundation, we also source and support community projects and charitable causes.

Over the years, Pila Consulting has developed an extensive client base, including major national and regional institutions, public and private entities, service providers, and financial institutions.

As a wholly independent consultancy, we are free to select optimal solutions from a broad range of products and partners. Our philosophy is built on responsibility, diligence, and a steadfast commitment to achieving the best results for our clients.

Our diverse team combines expertise across multiple disciplines, enabling us to deliver comprehensive, high-quality services.
Further details on our operations and services can be found in the About Us section, with full corporate data and contact information available in Contact Us.

Group Services

Consulting Services

Our capabilities are international, our clients are world-class, and our performance consistently stands up to the closest scrutiny.
Most importantly, we have a proven record of delivering innovative, practical, and successful business solutions.

Our Services Include:

• Project feasibility studies, office setup, management, and implementation
• Project health checks and management mentoring
• Post-project completion reviews
• Additional consulting and advisory services

 

 

Our Project Management Philosophy

Our project management approach is based on four key principles: planning, organization, control, and implementation.

1. Plan the Project

We collaborate with project teams to develop clear objectives, scope, and deliverables.
A detailed project definition serves as the foundation, identifying tasks, resources, risks, and timelines.
Regular phase reviews ensure transparency and stakeholder satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

2. Organize the Project

Effective structure and coordination are essential, especially in projects involving multiple contributors and non-traditional workflows.
We establish:

• Clear personnel and reporting structures
• Communication frameworks (meetings, reporting, documentation)
• Validation, performance testing, and quality assurance protocols

Comprehensive project planning includes milestone tracking and process mapping for efficient delivery.

3. Control the Project

While the project team executes the work, the project manager ensures alignment with plan, budget, and objectives.
We maintain consistent reporting and performance review mechanisms, escalating issues to senior management or sponsors as required.

4. Implement the Project

The project team delivers implementation, while the project manager ensures outputs meet defined performance standards.
We conduct regular task reviews and ratio analyses to assess progress against objectives.
Transparency is maintained with the project sponsor to prevent unforeseen issues and ensure balanced, performance-driven outcomes.

International Finance

Our finance specialists provide assessment, administration, and consultancy across management, trading, and market-related services.
We focus on identifying secure, high-yield investment opportunities exceeding standard market performance.

Our operations span cash and investment products for both private and corporate clients worldwide, covering:

• Treasury management
• Bonds and equities
• Securities and fixed assets

Project Finance

We fund projects globally through equity and debt schemes, acting variously as lenders, partners, or project acquirers managing development via associates and subsidiaries.

Project finance requires multidisciplinary expertise — involving economists, engineers, accountants, and finance specialists — to structure funding effectively and manage risk.

Our team’s deep understanding of institutional requirements and investor preferences enables us to design financial products that meet stringent international standards and achieve successful project funding outcomes.

Corporate Data

Group Companies

United Kingdom

• Pila Group Limited – Head Office & Administration
  CRN: 11051118 (England & Wales)
• Pila Limited – Treasury Services
  CRN: 12256524 (England & Wales)
• Pila Consulting Limited – Consulting Services
  CRN: 10421321 (England & Wales)
• Pila Projects Limited – Project Management
  CRN: 11456254 (England & Wales)

International

• The Pila Group – South Africa
• Pila Direct Limited – Treasury Services, Mauritius

Group Locations

• United Kingdom: Tunbridge Wells
• South Africa: Durban
• Mauritius: Port Louis
• United States: Boston

IT & Contact Details

• Web: www.pilaconsulting.co.uk
• Email: enquiries@pilaconsulting.co.uk

UK Registered Office:
2a Clayfarm Road, New Eltham, London SE9 3PS
Switchboard: +44 (0)20 7384 8933
Mobile: +44 (0)7311 79 77 22
VAT Number: UK 280 4964 82

International Offices

• South Africa: 30 Churchill Rd, Windermere, Durban, 4001
• Nigeria: 10th Floor Suite, 10/14 Western House, 8/10 Broad Street, Lagos, 100221
• Portugal: Albufeira
• Spain: Majorca
• USA: Boston

Key Personnel

• Managing Director: Peter Morgan
• Company Secretary / Project Director: Pieter Knoops
• Finance Manager: Vacant
• IT Consultant: MaxIT Solutions
• Office Manager: Vacant
• Consultants:
• Raul Rius (Spain)
• Rob Veale (South Africa)
• Layo (Olufunmilayo) Sola-Daniel (West Africa)
• Harold (Hal) Lockwood (United States)
• Additional consultants seconded to specific projects as required

© Pila Consulting Limited, Member of The Pila Group of Companies.
Established 2008. All rights reserved.