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Transformation risk begins where strategy meets human reality.

Organizations struggle when change moves faster than alignment, governance, and leadership capacity. We help boards and executive teams close that gap.

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Our Why

Most transformation efforts do not fail because the strategy is wrong. They fail because the human system cannot keep pace.

 

Boards may be misaligned. Leadership teams may interpret risk differently. Culture may resist what strategy requires. Governance structures may lag behind the complexity of the organization. In cross-border, regulated, or multi-stakeholder environments, these gaps become even more costly.

 

Acquence was built to close that gap.

We help leaders align strategy, governance, culture, and behavior so transformation becomes not only visionary, but executable, resilient, and ethically grounded.

Our Evolution 

DIFFERENTIATORS

WHY WORK  WITH US

Innovative Approach

Harmonizing neuroscience, AI, and ethical governance to de-risk transformation and empower high-stakes leadership.

Meet Our Award-Winning
Executive Team

Together, this team brings a rare blend of operating experience, science, and board‑level perspective to every engagement. 

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Nihad Karabernou

Acquence CEO & Award-Winning Transformational Leader

​Board & Strategic Advisor to  Fortune 500, Nasdaq/NYSE Companies. Led Expansions & Turnarounds across NA & EMEA.

Edward M. L. Peters

Edward M. L. Peters,

Ph.D.

Award-Winning Chief Innovation Officer R&D & AI 

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Successful Serial Entrepreneur

AI Expert and Educator

Advisor, CEO, CIO

Matt Poepsel

Matt Poepsel, Ph.D. 

Behavioral Science & Future of Work Expert 

Godfather of Talent Optimization, Author, Speaker, Enlightened Leadership Expert.

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Giovanni Giamminola 

AI Advisor, Researcher & 

Cognitive Governance

Expert

Best Selling Author (The Augmented Manager), Speaker, CEO &  Founder of Systemic Zero.

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Joseph Frankie III

Board Advisor & Executive Coach 

Executive Coach

Best-Selling Author, Speaker,

Transition Wizard,Advisor and US Army Colonel (Retired). 

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Roger Sowerbutts

Global Chief Growth

Officer 

High-stakes mergers and acquisitions, successful capital raises, and 5 x exits.

Richard J.  Torres

Richard J. Torres

Board Advisor &

Executive Coach 

Diplomat

US Army Brigadier General (Retired).

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Shayna Miller

Senior Advisor, Partner &

COO

Founder & CEO of Ethos Ink Media.

 Results-Driven Transformation
Global Transformation & Expansion 
 Strategic Board Advisory
Strategic Board Advisory 
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Advisory Thought Leadership

Beyond Podcast

Hosted by Nihad Karabernou

We invite trailblazers, scientists, entrepreneurs and innovators to the show for inspiring perspectives on a meaningful and sustainable way forward. 

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Listen to our monthly podcast episodes on Spotify, Apple, and Audible.

Beyond...Podcast

What Our Clients Say

Bryan Price
Clear, concise and logical steps were taken by Nihad and her team to align with our schedule of work. There were no surprises other than what she was able to uncover thanks to her ability to communicate with all levels of staff within the organization.

Bryan Price, 

Consulting Partner & Founder at Continental Markets Group

Our Global,
Blue-chip Clients

GSK
Rio Tinto
BP
CHC
Genentech
LifeScan
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