Translating Geopolitical Risk into Action for the Regional C-Suite
We help companies understand and navigate geopolitical risk at a regional and local level across the emerging markets of APAC, LATAM, and EMEA.
Geopolitical risk has never been higher on the global C‑suite agenda. Yet while major advisory firms provide high‑level global forecasts, corporate affairs leaders and regional executives often struggle to translate these insights into the practical, market‑specific implications that matter for their operations, stakeholders, and reputation. This is the gap Speyside fills.
Our Value
Speyside helps multinational companies understand how global geopolitical trends translate into real business impacts across emerging and frontier markets. We combine political, regulatory, and societal insight with deep experience supporting regional leadership teams on the ground.
Our Difference
We understand how politics actually works locally- from regulatory enforcement to stakeholder networks, informal power structures, and reputational dynamics- enabling more grounded and realistic assessments than generic global analysis. Our work is designed to support decision-making, not just awareness.
Select Services
Select services designed to translate geopolitical risk into clear, actionable guidance for regional leadership teams—grounded in local realities and focused on decision-ready outputs.
Geopolitical & Regulatory Market Assessments
Tailored analysis connecting global risk trends to specific markets, operations, and stakeholder environments.
Scenario Planning and Risk Translation Workshops
Practical, business-focused sessions with corporate affairs and regional leadership teams.
Ongoing Political & Regulatory Monitoring
Action-oriented intelligence products designed for internal consumption (weekly, monthly, or bespoke).
Stakeholder Mapping & Government Engagement Strategy
Identification of key actors, influencers, risks, and opportunities across priority markets.
Crisis Preparedness & Rapid Response Support
Issue playbooks, escalation protocols, message development, and real-time advisory during political shocks.
Reputation & Narrative Strategy in Politicised Environments.
Helping companies articulate their role, value, and positioning amid rising geopolitical tensions.
Why Speyside
Deep regional presence, on-the-ground networks, and a business-first approach—so leaders get practical, locally grounded guidance they can act on, even in fast-changing environments.
30+ years advising MNCs operating in complex emerging markets
On-the-ground networks rather than remote, top-down analysis
Business-centric approach focused on practicality, clarity, and internal relevance
Trusted partner to corporate affairs, public policy, and regional executive teams
Deep regional presence where political, regulatory, and societal dynamics are most fluid