Despite the uncertainty, geopolitical risks can be managed. Proactively implementing a geostrategy has become critical for any global business.

Famke Krumbmüller

EY-Parthenon EMEIA Geostrategic Business Group Leader

Multilingual political strategist. Helps businesses understand geopolitical complexity. Passionate about European and global affairs. Bridges politics and business.

As the EY-Parthenon EMEIA Geostrategic Business Group Leader, Famke works with executive teams to translate geopolitical insights into actionable strategies — helping enable businesses to anticipate disruption, manage uncertainty, and unlock opportunity in a rapidly evolving world.

Before joining EY-Parthenon, Famke co-founded and led a Paris-based strategy consultancy focused on political risk, public affairs, and public policy. Previously, she was responsible for the coverage of western European countries at a renowned political risk firm and based in London.

Famke enjoys sharing her analysis of European politics and geopolitical developments as a regular commentator and public speaker, connecting the dots between politics, economics, and business for diverse business audiences and the media.

She holds degrees in European Affairs and Political Economy from the London School of Economics, Sciences Po Paris and Maastricht University.

How Famke is shaping the future with confidence

“In today’s increasingly complex and uncertain international environment, it has become business critical to understand and anticipate how geopolitical developments can impact strategy. I am helping empower business to anticipate and manage political risks with confidence by implementing a geostrategy.

I am also committed to contributing to a more inclusive future by leveraging and promoting diverse skills, experiences and cultural backgrounds, and promoting gender parity.”

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