All the trouble
in the world.
We live in challenging times. Globalisation has receded, fiscal and monetary policy is more complex than ever, and the potential for systemic risk is heightened — with geopolitical risk often the catalyst. But opportunities also emerge during volatile times–for those with the confidence to spot and seize them.
Launched in 2022, FORDHAM GLOBAL FORESIGHT is an advisory business with a unique mission: to make geopolitical insight an essential tool for the C-suite. By bringing together the sharpest minds and equipping them with the best platform, resources and tools, we provide clients with a service they simply can’t find anywhere else. We draw upon over 50 years of combined expertise to provide fresh thinking and actionable advice to institutional investors, boards, executive committees and partners in a wide range of industries, from finance, law and insurance to technology, energy, FMCG, international institutions and multilateral organisations.
Our services are designed to help you and your team decipher complex strands of risk, anticipate influential new biases and, crucially, shed light on where the next big opportunities might be.
Whether assessing potential markets, resisting new threats, searching for a new edge, or simply trying to stay one step ahead of the competition, you need us by your side.
Tina Fordham is on a mission to transform how the C-Suite, multinationals, and institutional investors think about geopolitics and social change . A trailblazer in the field of geopolitical risk, Fordham was Wall Street’s original Chief Global Political Analyst, spending 17 years at Citigroup. She created Eurasia Group’s financial markets research business; was appointed to the United Nations’ first High-Level panel on Women’s Economic Empowerment, and has served as a Senior Advisor to the U.K. prime minister and 3-star generals during her 25-year executive career.
Tina founded Fordham Global Foresight in the weeks after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 after realising that boards and C-Suite leaders were under-prepared for the new era of geopolitical dislocation. Her clients and readers of her column for Forbes are familiar with her signature thesis on “The New Geopolitical Risk Supercycle” and the concept that business leaders need to raise their “PQ” – Political Quotient- to be prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Tina is a member of the International Advisory Board for the Columbia University School of International and
Public Affairs, her alma mater, and of Concordia’s Advisory Council. She frequently appears on Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN and Monocle Radio, and hosts “The Navigator”, a global affairs video series produced in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group. Tina has been named the FN100’s “Most influential Women in European Finance” 5 times, most recently in 2024.
Martyn Brush is a C-suite Financial Services executive and innovator in Risk. He joined the Board of Fordham Global Foresight in January 2023 as Co-Founder. He views political risk as an increasing and difficult to quantify problem. Not only are Geopolitics affecting the short-term global economy, but they are also presenting companies with new sets of challenges in navigating everything from supply chains, to where to locate operations. Martyn has served as a CEO, COO and CRO for major financial institutions, in multiple jurisdictions.
He started his career as a Derivatives trader, specialising in Commodities and Foreign Exchange. He then progressed to become Global Head of Trading and Sales for FX and Commodity derivatives for the HSBC Group. Martyn holds an MBA from London Business School (2005) and completed an AMP at Harvard Business School (HBSAMP176). Martyn is also an entrepreneur, having developed many innovative technologies, with a particular emphasis on Risk.
Martyn is also Board director of Plastic Collective, a firm that is an innovator in obtaining Finance for Projects in emerging nations focused on removing Plastic Waste from nature. In January 2024 Plastic Collective partnered with the World Bank and Citibank to bring a USD100m Plastic Waste Reduction Bond to market.
The Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood is a former British government minister, diplomat, and soldier. At FGF he is a Senior Advisor on defence and international security. Ellwood previously chaired the UK House of Commons Defence Select Committee and served as Defence Minister for the Armed Forces. Earlier he was Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, and he has held positions at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, as well as having served in various army posts worldwide. He earned his MBA from City University’s Cass Business School.
Ebrahim Rahbari, PhD, is a top-ranked global macroeconomist and market strategist and a Senior Advisor at FGF. He previously served as Chief G10 FX Strategist, Global Head of FX Analysis, and Head of Global Economics at Citi. He was ranked as the number one currency strategist in North America, focusing on cross-asset investment opportunities, G10 FX and rates strategy, central bank analysis, and economic forecasting. Rahbari earned his BSc from Balliol College, Oxford, and his MA and PhD degrees from the London Business School.
Sir Ivan Rogers KCMG is a senior diplomat and trade negotiator who has advised four British Prime Ministers and two Chancellors on international trade as well as European and global affairs. He is a Senior Advisor at FGF on global trade and European affairs. Sir Ivan served as the UK’s Permanent Representative to the EU and played a crucial role in the negotiations for Britain’s exit from the EU. Additionally, he held senior public sector roles at Citi and Barclays Capital.
Jamie White has a specific focus on the legal world. He has a background in management consulting, law firm management, business design and growth, and brand management. White has worked at board-level with the world’s leading corporate and professional services businesses, from magic-circle law firms, top consulting practices and international banks to private equity, insurers and asset managers. Today, he supports the world’s most gifted and successful lawyers in growing the influence and impact of their businesses.
Rowan Taylor is a Senior Advisor on Strategy and Growth at FGF. He brings deep experience and a proven track record of delivering results across financial services, fintech, digital and climate platforms. He’s currently head of global and strategics, international at Stripe, the payments processing company. Previously he’s held senior positions at Amazon, Gartner and KPMG, among others. He holds an MBA from London Business School, a Doctorate in International Business from the University of Manchester and has also studied at SOAS and the University of Southampton.
Edwina Frawley-Gangahar is an award-winning Media Relations advisor with over 20 years of experience in corporate communications. Frawley-Gangahar was previously Head of Media Relations for Citi across Europe, Middle East and Africa and also held positions at European bank, BNP Paribas, including Head of External Communications for the Americas. She works with FGF to ensure the firm is represented accurately, and that its thought leadership and research offerings–on the impact of geopolitics on business and markets — are appropriately positioned across broadcast, print and digital media.
Oliver Parker is FGF’s Research Associate. He earned his Politics BA from the University of Exeter and his MSc in Global Governance & Ethics at University College London. His research interests include individualism, globalisation and the 2016 Brexit referendum. Parker’s background in political theory and international relations helps FGF’s advisory team deliver geopolitical insights at their intersection with financial risk.
Monique van der Bank is FGFs Executive Assistant and Business Manager. She earned her LLB Law degree from UNISA in 2016 and subsequently completed her articles while supporting senior partners at Weideman Legal, where she practiced law for seven years. Monique then transitioned to the aviation industry, serving as a senior legal advisor. She also held a compliance and executive support role at 10X Investments. She contributes to FGF’s strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.
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