Geostrategy

Geopolitics affects every global organization. To thrive in today’s changing world, businesses need a geostrategy.

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Prepare now for the new era of selective globalization

Jeff Wray 27 Mar 2024
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Geostrategy by Design

A new book from the EY Geostrategic Business Group and a professor from the ESG Initiative at the Wharton School, advises executives on how to manage geopolitical risks in the new era of globalization. 

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Our latest thinking

Geostrategic Analysis: May 2024 edition

Read our May 2024 Geostrategic Analysis for our take on geopolitical developments and the impact of these political risks on international business.

Oliver Jones + 1

What if the difference between adversity and advantage is a resilient board?

Boards must improve resilience to mitigate risk and gain a competitive advantage. Find out how.

Sharon Sutherland + 2

Case study: How a financial services firm built resilience amid geopolitical flux

EY teams helped a financial services firm analyze the financial consequences of regional political tensions. Learn more in this case study.

Courtney Rickert McCaffrey + 2

Why a level head is needed to deal with geopolitical risk

Understanding your company’s political risk profile is necessary to set global strategy. It’s time to shore up any gaps in political risk exposure. Learn more.

Courtney Rickert McCaffrey + 1

How manufacturers can adapt for success amid rising geopolitical uncertainty

To thrive in an increasingly volatile world, manufacturing leaders must make strategic moves that enhance agility and resilience. Learn how.

Claudio Knizek + 3

Top 10 geopolitical developments for 2024

An even more complex geopolitical environment is on the horizon. Learn how businesses need to innovate and adapt their strategies to stay ahead.

Courtney Rickert McCaffrey + 2

    How EY can Help

    Geostrategic Business Group

    Our Geostrategic Business Group (GBG) can help your business translate geopolitical insights into business strategy to manage political risk. Find out how.

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    Service Leader

    • Indirect taxes and global trade

      Our indirect tax and global trade team can help your business strategically meet its tax obligations and resolve tax controversy. Find out more.

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    • Risk transformation

      Discover how EY's risk transformation team can help Boards and CxOs build agile and risk-aware organizations that make better decisions.

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    • Strategy consulting

      EY-Parthenon professionals recognize that CEOs and business leaders are tasked with achieving maximum value for their organizations’ stakeholders in this transformative age. We challenge assumptions to design and deliver strategies that help improve profitability and long-term value.

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    • M&A advisory: Buy and integrate

      Discover M&A advisory services from EY when you buy and integrate. We help enable strategic growth through integrated mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and alliances.

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    •  Enterprise Resilience

      Discover how EY can help transform your business to navigate disruption with agility, stay competitive in the market and help generate long-term value.

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    • Corporate and growth strategy

      EY-Parthenon professionals can help your business design and provide transformative strategies for sustainable growth. Learn more.

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    The team

    Oliver Jones

    EY Global SaT Markets, Sustainability and Geostrategy Leader
    Passionate about providing outstanding support to governments and businesses in a fast changing world. Deeply committed to excellence in public policy. Team builder. Mentor. Flexible worker. Husband and father of three.
    London, GBR

    Nobuko Kobayashi

    EY Asia-Pacific Strategy Execution Leader
    Multi-cultural thought leader in Japan. Connector and relationship builder. Embodies a bridge that connects Japan with the outside world. Specializes in the Consumer sector.
    Tokyo, JPN

    Courtney Rickert McCaffrey

    EY Global Geostrategy Insights Leader; Director, Business and CXO Insights, Ernst & Young LLP
    Geopolitical analyst and strategist. Creative methodologist. Proud feminist. Passionate about generating insights to help executives make better-informed decisions.
    Washington, DC, USA

    Mary Cline

    Senior Advisor, Geostrategic Business Group
    Intrepid business and political strategist. Passionate about connecting the dots between politics, economics and business. Committed to delivering insights on critical global challenges.
    Washington, DC, USA

    Famke Krumbmüller

    EY EMEIA Leader, Geostrategic Business Group
    Multilingual political analyst and strategist focused on helping businesses understand and manage politics. Passionate about European and global politics, business, innovation and entrepreneurship.
    Paris, FRA

    Angelika Goliger

    EY Africa Chief Economist
    A chief economist with a passion for inclusive growth. Avid podcast listener. Runner. Wife and mother to an active daughter.
    Johannesburg, ZAF

    David Kirsch

    Managing Director, Energy, Ernst & Young LLP
    Energy professional. Former diplomat. Economic adviser through three global crises. Seasoned in strategy, risk and competitive intelligence. Father of two, international birder.
    Houston, USA
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