Who we are


ESI is a strategic intelligence consultancy helping global businesses make confident, informed decisions in a complex world.

Our consulting team provides clear, actionable insights on geopolitical, economic, and trade developments. With decades of experience across government, law, private sector intelligence, and market research, we guide clients through risk, identify opportunities, and support high-stakes strategic decisions.

We specialise in geopolitical risk, market entry strategy, scenario planning, and bespoke strategic advisory. Every solution is tailored, confidential, and designed to turn complexity into clarity—helping your business stay ahead in an ever-changing global landscape.

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Geopolitical Intelligence for Confident Decision-Making

The Consulting Team

ESI brings together experienced consultants with a network of specialists across mining, energy, tech, and other specialist industries. Combined with our experts in government, intelligence, law, market research, and security, we provide unmatched insights into the geopolitical and economic challenges your business faces—helping you craft resilient, forward-looking strategies for success in a complex global landscape.

The Research Team

ESI’s research team operates independently from our consulting services, producing in-depth, publicly accessible analysis on geopolitical and economic developments across Eurasia. Focused on emerging risks and opportunities in energy, supply chains, and international affairs, their insights provide context and fresh perspectives on the forces shaping global trade and investment—separate from client work.

Meet the Research Team

  • Ben Goddard

    Ben Goddard

    FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

  • Graysen Morency

    Graysen Morency

    MANAGING EDITOR

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    Hannah White

    ASIA-PACIFIC ANALYST

  • Ben Thompson

    RUSSIA & CENTRAL ASIA ANALYST

  • Lea Romm

    GLOBAL RESEARCH ANALYST

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    Karun Gopal

    SOUTH ASIA ANALYST

  • Elene Chkhaidze

    GLOBAL RESEARCH ANALYST

  • Matheus de Freitas Cecílio

    GLOBAL RESEARCH ANALYST

  • Bree Stewart

    GLOBAL RESEARCH ANALYST

  • Adam Mutaf

    Adam Mutaf

    EUROPE ANALYST

  • Ryan Shaban

    Ryan Shaban

    MIDDLE EAST ANALYST

  • Alex Vile

    Alex Vile

    GLOBAL RESEARCH ANALYST

  • Andrew Burke

    GLOBAL RESEARCH ANALYST