Cognitio Forge is a Singapore-based boutique advisory and leadership development firm that officially launches to support boards, founders, SMEs, and finance leaders navigating growth, transformation, and increasing complexity in today’s volatile business environment. The firm partners with organizations at critical inflection points, offering senior-level insight to build clarity, resilience, and sustainable value creation across commercial and mission-driven sectors.
Cognitio Forge is founded in August 2025 by Ms Zulaifah Abdul Ghani, a former Chief Financial Officer and board director with over three decades of experience across multinational corporations, government-linked companies, and charities. Her career spans across strategic finance, large-scale transformation, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, governance, and risk oversight, positioning her as a trusted advisor to leadership teams and boards across diverse industries and geographies.
“Cognitio Forge was created to bridge strategy, finance, and people. In a world of constant disruption, organizations need more than technical solutions, they need clear thinking, sound governance, and leaders who can translate strategy into action with integrity.”
Advisory Services Anchored in Real-World Leadership
Cognitio Forge offers a focused suite of advisory and capability-building services designed for organizations seeking both strategic direction and practical execution:
Strategic Finance & CFO Advisory
Supporting boards, founders, and finance leaders with capital allocation, financial planning and forecasting, business transformation roadmaps, mergers and acquisitions, treasury integration, and value-creation initiatives.
Governance, Risk & Board Advisory
Advising boards, charities, and statutory bodies on financial oversight, risk management, internal controls, audit readiness, and governance effectiveness, with a strong emphasis on accountability and regulatory alignment.
ESG & Sustainability Advisory
Guiding businesses and non-profits in developing pragmatic ESG strategies, aligning with reporting frameworks and regulatory expectations, and embedding sustainability into decision-making and performance management.
Transformation & Change Leadership (Project Championing)
Acting as an independent transformation partner for SMEs and growing organizations, leading and championing complex initiatives, strengthening change management practices, and ensuring projects deliver intended outcomes.
Leadership Development & Masterclasses
Designing and delivering curated workshops, board-level programs, and finance masterclasses for senior leaders and professionals. Programs can be customized as one-day workshops or multi-day engagements tailored to client needs across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
A Trusted Partner for Growth-Minded Organizations
Cognitio Forge works closely with SMEs, founders, boards, and mission-driven organizations that require senior-level insight without the complexity of large consulting firms. The firm’s approach emphasizes practical solutions, knowledge transfer, and long-term capability building.
At Cognitio Forge, we don’t just advise, we work alongside leaders to forge clarity, confidence, and impact.
Website: https://cognitioforge.co/
Contact: zulaifah@gmail.com
