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Oliver has been a partner at EY-Parthenon for over 14 years. Based in Sydney, Australia, from 2010 to 2018, he is now based in London, England. He currently has three senior global leadership roles. He is the EY-Parthenon Global Markets Leader for Strategy and Transactions and Sustainability Leader. He also leads the specialist global geopolitical advisory team, the EY-Parthenon Geostrategic Business Group.
Prior to starting his career in consulting, he was a senior civil servant in the UK Government. He worked in four different UK government departments: the (then) Department of Trade and Industry, the Prime Minister’s Office, HM Treasury and the Department for Transport.
Oly earned an MA in Geography from the University of Cambridge.
“I have spent my 25-year career as a public servant and as a consultant providing support to the public and private sectors on issues that shape the societies we live in and which define the relationship between the public and private sectors – issues such as economic policy, infrastructure, geopolitics and sustainability. My passion is to support both the public and private sectors to drive real world outcomes on these issues, and therefore to build a better working world.”
Oliver's latest thinking
Geostrategic Analysis: December 2024 edition
Read the December 2024 Geostrategic Analysis for our take on geopolitical developments and the impact of these political risks on international business.
Top 10 geopolitical developments for 2025
Geopolitical risk will remain elevated due to economic sovereignty and global rivalries. Learn how to manage the uncertainty to grow your business.
Government Insights Podcast: Governing in a Changing World
Listen to our Government Insights podcast series as we explore how government executives rethink their strategies for economic resilience.
Why government leaders need a robust geostrategy
In this episode, speakers discuss key geopolitical developments and what they mean for government leaders. Learn more.
Prepare now for the new era of selective globalization
Exploring scenarios for the world in five years reveals divergent paths for geopolitics, economic policies and company strategies. Learn more.
Top 10 geopolitical risks 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.
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.
Geopolitical impacts of the war in Ukraine
A multipolar world is emerging, requiring a strategic approach to managing political risk. CEOs must understand fundamental geostrategic shifts to plan for the future. Learn more.
Case study: How geopolitical insights build resiliency
EY-Parthenon teams helped a financial services firm analyze the financial consequences of regional political tensions. Learn more in this case study.
How to shift strategy for a new geostrategic era in 2023
Explore how analyzing 2023 geopolitical developments will enable companies to make better strategic decisions. Read more.
How public transit can be a vehicle for improving citizens’ lives
In the fourth episode of Leading into Tomorrow, Angela Gibson, Head of Strategy and Foresight for the Toronto Transit Commission, discusses rebuilding a transit system that better serves its customers. Learn more.
How CEOs can partner with governments facing policy dilemmas
Global disruption has been intensified by the war in Ukraine, find out how companies can work with governments as they address critical policy dilemmas.
How trust and a collaborative leadership culture can meet the most testing of challenges
In the third episode of Leading into Tomorrow, Ian Thomas CBE, Chief Executive of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, shares tried-and-tested transformation approaches for public sector leaders. Learn more.
How to put students at the center of a digital strategy for higher education
In the second episode of our series, Tim Hume, Chief Information Officer at Macquarie University, reveals how being “frank and fearless” can help the sector overcome challenges and realize opportunities.
When political disruption surrounds you, what’s your next strategic move?
Companies will face geopolitical tensions and shifting policies in 2022. Executives should proactively manage political risk to position for growth.
How to factor geopolitical risk into technology strategy
The EY-Parthenon CEO Imperative Study reveals a crucial gap in CEOs’ understanding of how geopolitical risks will impact their digital agendas. Learn more.
Are you making political risk a strategic priority?
Political risks pose business challenges according to EY-Parthenon Geostrategy in Practice 2021. Learn how proactive risk management can fuel growth.
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