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Oliver Jones

EY-Parthenon Global Strategy and Transactions 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.

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.

How Oliver is building a better working world

“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: July 2024 edition

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

12 Jul 2024 Oliver Jones +1

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.

27 Mar 2024 Oliver Jones +2

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.

22 Aug 2023 Oliver Jones +2

Case study: How geopolitical insights build resiliency

EY 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 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.

08 Jun 2022 Catherine Friday +1

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 geopolitics into technology strategy

The EY 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 Geostrategy in Practice 2021. Learn how proactive risk management can fuel growth.

13 May 2021 Oliver Jones +1

Real-world strategy

At EY-Parthenon, we help CEOs reframe their future with real-world strategies today.

06 May 2020 Jim Hsu +7
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