Meet
the team

Molly James Concannon

Founder and CEO

Molly holds a BSBA in International Business and Marketing from Georgetown University (2014). She is a skilled professional in sustainability, business development, and stakeholder engagement.

Molly’s early career in the mining sector across nine countries in Central and Southern Africa provided her with a deep understanding of how integrating sustainability into core operations drives long-term business success. This insight lead her to focus on strategies that align businesses with responsible practices and in 2016, she moved to the DRC, where she founded Bear Cannon.

As the founder of Bear Cannon, she guides businesses in aligning with responsible practices and building relationships with stakeholders across all levels. Her passion lies in advancing sustainability as a key driver for growth and positive change throughout Africa.

Amy Bunce

Education and Partnerships

Amy holds a BSocSci in African Gender Studies and Psychology from the University of Cape Town and an honours degree in Education. With over 10 years in the field of education, her professional expertise encompasses education principles and communication techniques.

Drawing on her extensive experience, Amy focuses on raising awareness about sustainability by making it relatable, actionable, and inspiring.

She ensures clients communicate complex sustainability topics in a way that is easily understood and engaging for their stakeholders. Amy is passionate about empowering individuals and organisations with the knowledge and tools to build sustainable communities in Africa.

Avalon Meyburgh

Managing Consultant

Avalon holds an MBA from the Global Business School of Barcelona, with a focus on Strategic Brand Management. Her professional expertise lies in brand development, strategic communications, and responsible growth.

With experience in leading tailored campaigns that resonate with local communities, Avalon specialises in designing strategies that educate local communities and drive sustainable growth across Africa.

She supports clients by delivering initiatives that are firmly grounded in local needs, informed by thorough research into specific community requirements, and consistently designed for long-term results. Avalon is passionate about creating positive change within rural communities for a sustainable future.

Stacey Greve

Head of Design

Stacey earned her BSc Honours in Digital Design, Innovation, and Technology from the Dublin Institute of Technology. She is a highly creative communication designer with over 12 years of industry experience.

Stacey specialises in transforming complex ideas into clear, visually compelling content that resonates across audiences.

She ensures clients’ communication is clear by elevating design to be both aesthetically pleasing and inherently understandable, allowing messages to transcend language barriers. Stacey is passionate about creating visuals that communicate effectively through intuitive design, fostering understanding across different groups.

Lisl Pullinger

Senior Associate Consultant

Lisl holds a master’s degree in Communication Pathology from the University of Pretoria as well various post graduate courses in stakeholder engagement, sustainability, land access and resettlement. With over 20 years of experience in communication, stakeholder engagement and sustainability, Lisl is equally comfortable in the boardroom and with community stakeholders.

Drawing on years working in the mining and infrastructure industries, she focuses on supporting multinational corporate clients to develop a deep understanding of international good practice in interfacing with local, community stakeholders in Africa.

Lisl ensures that clients receive well thought through strategies that align with international good practice guidelines. Her passion lies in ensuring that development brings true shared value where both the client and the stakeholders benefit.

Gawane Gullan

Generative Designer

Gawane holds a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of the Witwatersrand and an Honours degree from the University of Johannesburg, where his thesis explored the future of architecture and AI. His professional expertise lies in visual communication, generative design, and AI-enabled creative workflows.

Drawing on his multidisciplinary expertise and industry experience, Gawane creates tailored visual content that combines strategic thinking with innovative digital tools.

He supports clients by developing impactful, context-driven work across traditional design platforms, multi-platform workflows, and emerging AI applications, ensuring communication is both relevant and resonates across borders. Gawane enjoys exploring new technologies that streamline processes, strengthen creative output, and expand how ideas are communicated.