“Lucy’s ability to align diverse stakeholders and facilitate cultural and operational integration is unmatched. Through strategic introductions and actionable solutions, she consistently advances our objectives and drives authentic social and environmental impact. Investors seeking to navigate the US landscape with confidence will find no better guide.
With The Duncan Group poised to become a powerhouse for investors targeting the US market, Lucy’s talent for crafting tailored strategies, forging key partnerships, and driving sustainable growth is unmatched. Anyone looking to navigate the US landscape with confidence could not ask for a better guide.”
Rafael Rangel
GNWP Group Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
GNPW Group (also known as GNWP Group) is a Brazilian energy company founded in 1993 and headquartered in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, specializing in electric energy generation with a focus on renewable solar power solutions and thermal energy projects. The company has established itself as a significant player in Brazil's clean energy sector, operating photovoltaic solar plants through its subsidiary Rio Poti Energia in Piauí state and recently winning a major Public-Private Partnership auction to install the Solário Carioca solar power plant at the former Santa Cruz landfill in Rio de Janeiro. Rafael Sanches Rangel serves as the Director of GNPW Participações S.A., the parent company of GNPW Group. He is actively involved in the organization's leadership structure and energy generation projects across Brazil.
“Working with Lucy Duncan has been an exceptional experience. Her intellect is matched only by her ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity and purpose. Lucy brought a unique blend of strategic insight and practical execution to our efforts to introduce passive acoustic sensor technology into the US maritime market. Her deep experience in international space, combined with a vast network of high-level contacts, opened doors that would have otherwise remained closed.
Lucy’s warm and welcoming approach made collaboration seamless, while her bias for action ensured that progress was not just discussed but achieved. She played a pivotal role in facilitating key introductions and advancing conversations with senior political and governmental leaders, helping us align our technology with both regulatory goals and commercial imperatives. I would highly recommend Lucy to any organization looking to expand its footprint in the United States.”
Michael Connor. Founder, President & CEO Thayer Mahan
(Retired Vice Admiral, US Navy, US Submarine Force Commander)
Groton, CT
Vice Admiral Michael J. Connor (retired) is a distinguished US Navy submarine force commander who served as a Mahan Scholar at the Naval War College and commanded the entire US submarine force from 2012 to 2015, bringing over 30 years of maritime security experience to his naval career. Following his retirement from the Navy, Connor founded and now serves as CEO of ThayerMahan, Inc., a company that develops autonomous maritime surveillance systems, named in honor of the legendary naval strategist. This connection links Mahan's historical theories of sea power with modern technological applications in maritime domain awareness.
I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Lucy Duncan over the past 30 years. I am consistently impressed by her professionalism, reliability and commitment to quality. Together, we have consistently developed resourceful and thoughtful solutions for most projects. I would highly recommend teaming up with Duncan Group, led by Lucy Duncan, as a trustworthy and dedicated partner and invaluable asset for any international/ cross-border ventures.
I look forward to continuing collaboration with Duncan Group USA.
Ahmed M. El Tawil, Chairman
Triangle Group Egypt
Triangle Group Egypt is a privately held, multi-industry conglomerate with an illustrious history deeply rooted in Egypt's heritage. Founded in 1810, it is one of the most established business families in Egypt, initially established with a leather tanning factory that held registration number 1 in the country. Ahmed El Tawil serves as Vice Chairman of Triangle Group and has been instrumental in the company's diversification since 1985, when he established Triangle's aviation, energy, and transportation divisions, later founding the group's information technology and telecommunications subsidiaries that led to the creation of Raya Holding, Egypt's largest IT and telecommunications company. Together, Triangle Group under the leadership of the El Tawil family has evolved into one of Egypt's largest private sector conglomerates, spanning manufacturing, FMCG, aviation, maritime, oil & gas, transportation, power & water, heavy equipment, engineering & construction, and facility management, with operations extending across eight nations in the MENA region and employing over 14,000 people.
"Lucy is exceptional and one-of-a-kind. I have known Lucy for over 25 years. I know no one with the ability to bring people together and help them hear one another better than Lucy. She always finds the solution, no matter how intractable the problem may seem. She has access at the highest levels of both industry and government, globally. Whenever I have a difficult problem, Lucy is my first call."
Scott Broomfield
CEO, Pachama
Pachama is a San Francisco-based climate technology company that leverages artificial intelligence, satellite data, and remote sensing to revolutionize forest carbon monitoring and verification, addressing one of the most critical bottlenecks in scaling nature-based climate solutions. The company's Digital Measuring, Reporting, and Verification (DMRV) platform combines advanced satellite observations, AI-powered algorithms, and dynamic baseline technology to provide real-time, accurate monitoring of forest carbon sequestration projects across millions of hectares globally. Through strategic partnerships with major corporations like Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta—including serving as the technology platform for the historic Symbiosis Coalition's 20-million-ton carbon credit commitment—Pachama is positioned to transform forest carbon markets from their current 300-million-ton capacity to the gigaton-scale impact required for meaningful climate action.
“Singapore-based MARUNDA Private Limited and Guam-based MARUNDA Defense Services Limited engaged Lucy Duncan for a defense-focused initiative in January 2024. What can you and your Team expect when you engage Lucy Duncan? You can expect a solution-based and results-driven approach to your requirements. You can expect Lucy to listen intently to your requirements. Although she has decades of experience to draw upon, she realizes that every client is unique in their needs and requires unique and scalable approaches to meet their objectives. Clients can expect to benefit from Lucy Duncan’s extensive network and global reach.
Solutions-based, results-driven, Listens, scalable approaches with a broad network with global reach – all underpinned with an amazing and uplifting personality with keen instincts and insights.”
Rachel Wong
Founder and CEO, Marunda
Marunda Private Limited is a woman-owned naval engineering company founded in 1985 that provides comprehensive integrated land and maritime engineering servicing solutions to defense and commercial customers throughout the Indo-Pacific region. As a US Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) certified Agreement for Boat Repair holder since 2004, Marunda specializes in expeditionary repairs and maintenance services for the US Navy, Military Sealift Command, US Coast Guard, and allied partner navies operating in the Indo-Pacific.