Our Team
Our People
Our teams thrive on collaboration to help solve complex issues. We operate as an extension of our clients’ organizations to help them understand the broader landscape and introduce new ways of thinking. Our team members include:
Martin Smith
Executive Chairman
Martin studied Economics at London Business School and International Relations at Princeton University. He has a long history of advising European financial institutions and corporations on political developments, focusing on the interplay between business and government and the impact of legislation, regulation and election outcomes on clients’ business and investment strategies.
Tom Jonson
Co-President
Tom studied Economics at London School of Economics and Political Science and studied Law at University of Melbourne. Tom spent many years in the capital markets business in the UK, where he was responsible for managing the global client and account teams. He has extensive experience in trading and investment banking and has particular expertise in dealing with risk management, trading regulation and organisational design.
Sarah Teng
Regional Managing Director
Sarah studied International Politics at National Taiwan University and Journalism at Vesalius College in Belgium. She specialises in international news analysis and Asian political risk analysis, and has experience as an international journalist.
Vision
To be the consultancy of choice for UK businesses, renowned for exceptional client service, unrivalled expertise and the ability to drive change. Looking to the future, our consultancy will play a key role in shaping the success of organisations, contributing to economic growth and making a positive impact on society.
Mission
Our mission is to help organisations across the UK thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. Through our strategic advisory services, we provide expert guidance, actionable insights and innovative solutions that enable our clients to achieve their goals, drive growth and make a lasting impact.
Values
Excellence: Strive for excellence in all that we do and provide quality service that exceeds our customers’ expectations.
Integrity: Adhering to the highest ethical standards and fostering trust and transparency in all relationships.
Collaboration: Believing that collaboration and teamwork, both within the company and with our clients, will bring us mutual success.
Innovation: Embraces innovation and continually seeks new ideas and solutions to make a positive difference for our clients and the industry.
Responsibility: Taking responsibility for our actions, honouring our commitments and being accountable for the results we achieve.
