Thomas Gustinis, CEO

Chief Executive Officer

Thomas drives the company’s strategic vision, growth, and long-term impact. He brings deep industry insight and a commitment to excellence that shapes the company’s mission and future.

Derek Smith, COO

Chief Operating Officer

Derek is responsible for HR, Finance, Risk and Compliance and to ensure all controls are in place and that operations run smoothly and effectively, in line with the company strategy.

Zeeshan Khalid, CTO

Zesshan Khalid

Zeeshan oversees all technological strategies and product development. He combines Business and Technology expertise to build AI Solutions & Products that power the company’s success.

Bernhard Janischowsky, CCO

Chief Commercial Officer

Bernhard drives our market growth through sales, marketing, and customer engagement. He focuses on expanding our reach and building lasting customer relationships.

About Us

At 4th-IR, we're shaping the future of work by building the virtual workforce of tomorrow.As an international innovation company with strong talent roots in Ghana, we develop scalable, cost-effective AI solutions that help businesses make smarter decisions, streamline operations, and automate tasks with precision.

Our Vision

Humans and machines are joining forces leading to a safer, more sustainable and productive world. AI can be seen as a collaborative tool between humans and machines, creating the virtual workforce of the future.

How do we get there

At 4th-IR, our mission is to empower businesses to reach their full potential by deploying the Virtual Workforce, leveraging rapid innovation using AI (Twynity and AI Agents), deep expertise in tech and business, and impact sourcing with access to top talent in Ghana.

Our Core Values

Respect

We treat people with dignity, valuing their contribution and acting with understanding.

Integrity

We always act with integrity, courage, and responsibility, choosing what is right over what is easy.

Drive to Win

Relentless commitment to excellence, pushing beyond limits to achieve success and outperform expectations.

Innovation

We continously push boundaries and walk new paths to drive meaningful change and progress.

Diversity

We embrace and appreciate diverse perspectives, fostering a culture of empathy and inclusion for all.

History of 4th-IR

Innovation & AI Focus

Made a strategic investment in AI, data science, and machine learning
Launched an ICO Factory to support Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) initiatives.

2016

Early Recognition in AI

Gained global recognition for AI expertise.
Ranked in the top 3% worldwide in the Camylon 17 challenge.

2017

Entrepreneurial Excellence

Won the Entrepreneur of the Year award in Michigan.
Reinforced commitment to AI-driven innovation.

2018

Digital Transformation

Expanded digital services and established a tech and design center in Belgrade, Serbia.
Won the Swiss Tell Award.

2019

Strengthening AI Innovation

Co-founded the LAC initiative in central Switzerland.
Solidified leadership in AI-driven transformation.

2020

AI Solutions for Enterprises

Developed an AI-powered solution to classify and interpret inbound banking tickets for a European bank.
Launched the 4th-IR tech hub in Accra, Ghana.

2021

Scaling AI Innovation

Released 100 selected and packaged AI models.
Made models available on RPA platforms to accelerate AI agent building.

2022

4th-IR Today

Grew to a global team of 170+ professionals.
Launched Twynity, an AI agent builder and marketplace.
Merged with Inngen and TrestleGroup.

2024

Bridging the gap between tech demand in Europe and job opportunities in Africa

DEMOGRAPHIC ADVANTAGE

With an average age of only 21 years, the country has a huge pool of talented and dynamic young workers eager to learn and grow.

STRATEGIC LOCATION

Ghana's strategic location makes it a prime location for firms looking for quick access to the African market and beyond.

WELL-EDUCATED WORKFORCE

Ghana has a skilled, well-educated workforce and is recognized as a regional hub for talent development, training IT professionals ready to support global operations. Some recognized Universities are KNUST, UG, Ashesi, Accra Technical, UMAT, etc.

STABLE POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT

The country has a long history of democratic stability and offers a safe, predictable environment that inspires confidence and trust among investors, creating fertile ground for businesses to thrive.