Our Story

Our story dates to the 1990s in Central and Eastern Europe where the founders saw an opportunity and developed a model that endures today right across Emerging and High Growth Markets.

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Organic Growth, Global Impact

Speyside has built its network organically: person by person, country by country. This has taken time but ensures a consistency in culture and delivery that sets it apart from other network consultancies.

Consistent & Distinct

Today Speyside is the leading Corporate Affairs and Public Policy consultancy across the Global South with an unrivaled track record advising on critical issues for both the public and private sector.

Global Leadership

We operate through our own local teams on the ground across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, supported by specialist global practice groups.

The need

Global Narrative Building

Governments and public sector organizations need to craft and communicate a narrative that helps build global awareness and influence, and supports foreign direct investment.

Expansion Support for Conglomerates

Leading local conglomerates need support as they grow beyond domestic borders and engage with international stakeholders, including investors, governments, and regulators.

Market Entry for Multinationals

Major Western multinationals need help to understand the route to building reputation and relationships in new high-growth markets, mitigating risk, and/or opening new opportunities.

Social Licence to Operate (SLO)

Developers of large-scale projects in energy, mining, and industry need to anticipate and manage non-technical risks—such as community, regulatory, or political opposition—to prevent delays and secure long-term operational viability.

Geopolitical Strategy for Regional Leadership

Regional executives and corporate affairs leaders need to translate high-level global forecasts into actionable, market-specific insights that mitigate local operational risks and inform decision-making in complex emerging markets.

Our response

Integrated Global-Local Teams

Blended teams of global and local experts in key centers across the Emerging and High Growth Markets

Specialized Practice Expertise

Specialist global practice teams, overlaying industry and technical expertise

End-to-End Strategic Support

End to end support – from insight and strategic advice to practical hands-on support