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MANAGEMENT BOARD
Simon Sole, Chief Executive Officer
Geographical expertise: Russia, Middle East, Central and South Asia
Specialist subjects: al-Qaeda, terrorism, political risk, military, security
Languages: French, German
Simon Sole is Chief Executive Officer of Exclusive Analysis, a company he founded in 2003 with a vision of turning regional and thematic expertise into decision-ready forecasts that help clients enhance their strategic planning. Simon built Exclusive Analysis upon a strong ethos based around accuracy and objectivity, qualities that underpin the development of the company’s unique methodology and the recruitment of high-calibre analysts. Simon cultivated his expertise on terrorism, and Sunni extremism in particular, during his career as a professional intelligence analyst prior to starting Exclusive Analysis. Simon speaks regularly at conferences including numerous RIMS and Lloyds events and is also a frequent commentator for major news agencies. Simon has an MPhil in Philosophy of International Relations from Cambridge, a Masters in War Studies from the University of Balochistan, and a degree in Mathematics and Physics from the Royal Military College of Science.
Kirsten Parker, Managing Director
Geographical expertise: Global
Specialist subjects: Analysis methodology, Cargo risks (ground, aviation and Marine), Violent Risks (war, terrorism, civil unrest)
Languages: Spanish
Kirsten Parker is Managing Director for Exclusive Analysis, and one of the founding members of the company. She developed the company’s unique analysis methodology and structure, and is responsible for coordinating strategic projects around Exclusive Analysis’s source network, intelligence infrastructure and the development of customised products. Kirsten has published articles with the World Bank and industry publications such as Fairplay and Insurance Day and is a frequent commentator in the media, including CNN, CNBC and Bloomberg. She speaks regularly at conferences, recently running a workshop on terrorism modelling at Informa’s Managing and Insuring Political Risk and Terrorism. Kirsten studied Anthropology and Political Science at the University of Chicago and received her Masters at Oxford, where she studied Latin American Politics and Applied Social Studies on a Rhodes scholarship. Kirsten has worked in the US and UK, and has carried out fieldwork and research on conflict and social policy in Latin America.
Michael Simms, Director of Global Forecasting
Geographical expertise: Global
Specialist subjects: Macroeconomics
Languages: Spanish
Michael is Director of Global Forecasting at Exclusive Analysis, overseeing Exclusive Analysis’s forecasts for non-violent risks worldwide, including: public and private sector non-payment; currency inconvertibility and exchange transfer; asset expropriation; changes to legal or regulatory environments and restrictions imposed on the flow of trade. An experienced economist and fund manager, Michael worked in investment management prior to joining Exclusive Analysis. He has written extensively for the financial press and has given television and radio interviews in English and Spanish. Michael has an MBA from the University of Cape Town, has studied at Barcelona’s ESADE business school, and has an economics degree from Nottingham University. He has traveled extensively across Latin America, Africa, South Asia and the Far East, and has also lived in Australia.
Elizabeth Kelleher, Director of Sales
Geographical expertise: Global
Specialist subjects: Energy
Languages: French
Elizabeth is Director of Commercial Development at Exclusive Analysis, managing a team of sector-specific relationship and sales consultants, marketing and support staff. Elizabeth herself specialises in the Natural Resources sector, and is responsible for developing Exclusive Analysis’ strategic initiatives and analytically-based forecasting services for this market. A member of various professional bodies such as the Institute of Petroleum, Elizabeth works closely with clients to enhance their strategic business planning within the oil, gas, and mining sectors. Prior to joining the company, Elizabeth worked as the campaign strategy manager at a major charity, where she was responsible for raising funds in excess of £2.5 million. Elizabeth holds an MSc in European Studies from the London School of Economics.
GLOBAL FORECASTING
Dr Nathalie Wlodarczyk: Deputy Director of Global Forecasting
John Raines: Deputy Director of Political Risk and Head of North America Forecasting
John Cochrane: Deputy Director of Violent Risk
David Hunt: Head of Research and Development
Richard Bond: Head of Indicators and Warning
Rachel Shoemaker: Head of Asia Forecasting
Arvind Ramakrishnan: Deputy Head of Asia Forecasting
Carlos Caicedo: Head of Latin America Forecasting
Paul McGrath: Deputy Head of Latin America Forecasting
Zaineb Al-Assam: Head of Middle East Forecasting
Faysal Itani: Deputy Head of Middle East Forecasting
OB Sisay: Head of Africa Forecasting
Teymur Huseynov: Head of Eurasia Forecasting
Pepe Egger: Head of Western European Forecasting
Anna Murison: Head of Global Jihad Forecasting
SECTOR CONSULTING
Rafael Gomes: Director of Strategic Services
Ed Lowes: Financial Services Executive
Georgie Elston: Corporate Executive
Anna Mathewson: Corporate Executive
Alex Poole-Warren: Corporate Executive
Sarah Meagher: Head of Marketing
Philip Skinner: Marketing Executive
David Edwards: Business Development Operations
