Confidence comes from understanding geopolitics, anticipating change and turning uncertainty into strategic advantage.

Charlie Smith

EY-Parthenon Global Geostrategy Insights Senior Analyst

Lifelong geopolitics devotee with a focus on real-world outcomes. Curious about new connections of all kinds. Dad. Optimist. Leading by helping.

Charlie is a senior analyst on geopolitics, focusing on the intersection between global shifts and business contexts. He heads related thought leadership and supports client engagements.

Charlie brings nearly 20 years of professional experience in political risk and international business. He established and led the geopolitical strategy function at a global commercial real estate firm, where he was the company’s point person on the topic. Previously, he led consulting and sales efforts at emerging market advisory startups and managed supply chains at LVMH.

He has an MA in International Relations & Economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and a BA in film from Vassar College.

How Charlie is shaping the future with confidence

“The scale of geopolitical shifts creates a deluge of information that can make it difficult to discern what direction they’ll take. My focus is on getting to the essence of issues and communicating to clients where their importance lies. Clarity of knowledge leads directly to better decisions and better strategy.

I love gathering perspectives from all walks of life — it makes me better at my job, but it also enriches my own perspective.”

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