Identify macro opportunities and risks in a new European landscape

Thomas heads our Europe Practice. He was previously director of the Danish Defence Intelligence Service and permanent secretary of state at the Ministry of Defence, as well as diplomatic advisor to the Danish prime minister.

Sarah specialises in strategic tools such as scenario planning and macro diligence, working closely with clients to leverage MAP’s insights directly into corporate decision-making. Her background is in international politics and economics.

Dominic heads our UK Practice and our work advising clients on India, the Middle East and North Africa. He was formerly British ambassador to Iraq, Egypt and Libya, and high commissioner to India.

Emily served as German Ambassador to the United States from 2018 to 2023. Prior to this, she served as state secretary in the Foreign Office until 2014 and as State Secretary in the Interior Ministry overseeing security and migration until 2018.

Poul advises clients on EU policy, drawing on a long career in Danish diplomatic service. He was chief negotiator for the European Council and a senior advisor at European Policy Centre.

Uwe has served at the highest levels in German and EU government. He previously served as European Policy Advisor to Chancellor Angela Merkel and spent four years as secretary general of the European Council and the Council of the European Union.

Catherine is a leading European politics expert and director of Counterpoint, an organisation offering research and advice on the dynamics of dissent and consent. She is a longstanding advisor to French and European political leaders and campaigns.

Ivan is chairman at the Centre for Liberal Strategies in Sofia and permanent fellow at the Institute for Human Sciences in Vienna. He is a founding board member of the European Council on Foreign Relations.

James advises clients on UK and EU politics. He has more than a decade of experience advising successive UK prime ministers and cabinet ministers, most recently as the director of the policy unit in 10 Downing Street.

Constantijn is MAP’s advisor on digital technology and macro strategy. He has worked in both private and public sectors as an advisor on digital strategy, including to the European Commission and the Dutch Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Economic Affairs.

Katrin is a senior advisor and board member. She served as state secretary for the German Federal Ministry of Defence, where she was responsible for armament, cyber and information technology.