Who is Harry Porbeni?
For over fifteen years, Harry has stood at the intersection of business strategy, innovation, and personal development, helping individuals and organisations navigate the complex journey of growth. As a business strategist, technology developer, and personal branding expert, he brings together experience, empathy, and execution, the three pillars that define his unique approach to transformation.
Man Behind the Strategy
Harry has accumulated experience spanning over 15 years across oil and gas, construction, manufacturing, finance, media, and tech in various capacities. In 2014, he resigned from his position as the General Head of ICT, Administration & Internal Security with the defunct Trans-Atlantic Mortgage Bank. He went on to found Planetharry Solutions Ltd.
Over the years, he has advised and trained start-ups, MSMEs, corporates, government parastatals, and social enterprises, guiding them to launch and scale intelligently. His ability to simplify complexity, turning strategic theory into practical growth systems, has made him a trusted voice among emerging founders, creative professionals, government agencies, and corporate leaders alike.
The Coach, The Communicator, The Change Catalyst
His bestselling works, How to Lead Gen Zs and the Emerging Generations and Lemons, Lemonades, and Lemon Juice, reflect his belief that leadership, like life, is about transformation, turning every challenge into an opportunity for reinvention.
As a public speaker and facilitator, Harry has shared stages with thought leaders across Nigeria, championing themes of entrepreneurship, innovation, employability, personal development, and reputation management. His approach is dynamic and relatable, merging strategic frameworks with real-world wisdom.
Architect of Impact
Harry is the founder and lead strategist of several ventures that embody his mission to create change through knowledge, structure, and collaboration:
- GetAdvantage Consulting Ltd, a growth and strategy consultancy helping businesses build systems that scale.
- Planetharry Solutions Ltd, delivering technology-driven brand and innovation solutions.
- Impact Nexus Development Foundation, my social impact initiative focused on entrepreneurship, employability, and youth empowerment across Africa.
Through these platforms and personal brand, Harry has trained over 10,000 SMEs and coached more than 15,000 professionals, creatives, and entrepreneurs, equipping them with practical tools to structure, sustain, and expand their enterprises.
Philosophy & Passion
Harry believes that business success is never accidental; it is the result of structure meeting purpose. His work is anchored on four key principles:
- Vision with Structure – Ideas must be built on systems that last.
- People before Process – Businesses thrive when they empower the human spirit.
- Innovation through Simplicity – Technology should amplify creativity, not complicate it.
- Collaboration for Impact – True success multiplies when shared with others.
These values guide every project he undertakes, from coaching entrepreneurs to consulting for corporations and designing innovative programmes for young professionals.
Beyond the Business
Harry’s story is one of persistence, reinvention, and purpose. Rooted in Nigeria and resonating across borders, he represents a new generation of African leaders redefining what it means to build, lead, and succeed in a digital world.
Whether he’s developing digital ecosystems, training a new wave of entrepreneurs, or helping professionals articulate their personal brands, his mission remains the same: to help people take control of their business and brand journey, one smart decision at a time.
