Leon Mulaja
You need a cultural strategist fluent in both language and outcome.
Meet Leonardo Mulaja
International Business Consultant | Multilingual Strategy Advisor | AU/SADC Diplomatic Interpreter
For over 15 years, Leonardo has stood at the intersection of diplomacy and strategy—interpreting for presidents, advising multinational institutions, and shaping outcomes across borders. His fluency transcends language: it’s cultural, emotional, and deeply Pan-African.
Why Work with Leon?
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Language as Strategy — Not Just Communication
In global business, fluency isn't enough — you need strategic fluency. Leonardo doesn’t just translate words; he decodes intention, context, and power dynamics. His multilingual expertise across French, English, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and Kiswahili becomes a lever for influence — turning complex cross-border challenges into actionable decisions
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Trusted in Boardrooms and Ministries Alike
Leonardo has interpreted, advised, and facilitated at the highest levels. From AU commissions to strategic sessions with finance ministers and CEOs. His reputation is built on discretion, precision, and results. He doesn’t just show up with language skills; he shows up with insight into governance, investment landscapes, and institutional frameworks.
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The Multilingual Edge to Market Expansion
Expanding across Africa, Europe, or Latin America? Leonardo is the partner who sees opportunity where others see complexity. He helps organizations enter and thrive in multilingual markets by aligning messaging, reducing cultural friction, and advising on cross-border engagement strategies.
+15
Years Experience
6 Languages
Fluency
150+
Conferences
1 Mission
Empower Africa
Testimonials
Leonardo Mulaja's interpreting skills are just captivating. He knows how to capture the spirit and the nuance of the speaker in a very enthusiastic way with a rare and rich mastery of his operating languages.
ARASA.
We are extremely proud of your extraordinary services to our FIFAPro Symposium. It is the first time to witness a pivot interpreter in action on one microphone. It was amazing to see Leonardo changing from French, English and Spanish.
FIFAPRO African President.
We cannot help but acknowledging our Team of ACERWC's Interpreters for which you belong. You are no longer simple interpreter but a rich member of our family.
ACERWC Secretariat.
At a very last minute notice, Leonardo with his team travelled the whole night to coordinate and execute one of CCARDESA's high demanding conference in Maseru, Lesotho.CCARDESA is highly indebted to you Leonardo
CCARDESA
Moments
Leon's Lens Podcast
In today’s fast-moving, high-pressure world, balance isn’t just desirable, it’s essential.
Here, I share lessons drawn from years of navigating global meetings, high-stakes negotiations, and multilingual environments.
Real insights. Quiet power. No fluff.
Upcoming Events
Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDWhen the pressure hits — the deal stalls, the team fractures, the future fogs over — most leaders go into survival mode. The best ones? They build in the storm. This workshop isn’t about resilience. It’s about conversion — turning adversity into a launchpad.
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