ABOUT US
Insight Forward is a geopolitical risk and strategic intelligence firm that helps organisations understand how power, security, and political dynamics shape their operating environment. We provide structured analysis and forward-looking judgment to support executive decision-making in an increasingly contested global system.
Who We Work With
We work with corporate leaders, legal and risk teams, and security functions that need to anticipate how geopolitical change will affect market access, regulatory exposure, supply chains, investment decisions, and reputational resilience. Our focus is practical. We connect external political dynamics to the implications that matter inside the organisation.
What We Do
Our work includes geopolitical risk assessments, strategic foresight and scenario analysis, country and regional intelligence, and issue-specific analysis on conflict risk, sanctions and export controls, regulatory nationalism, and political instability. We deliver in formats designed to be used at board and executive level, not simply read.
How We Work
How we work is as important as what we produce. Insight Forward uses a clear analytical framework that prioritises structure, power dynamics, and escalation pathways over headline-driven commentary. We combine theory, historical analysis, and real-time intelligence to produce judgment that is rigorous, defensible, and decision-grade. If you would like to understand the framework in full, you can read our approach on the How We Think page.
Why Clients Choose Us
Clients choose Insight Forward when they need clarity under uncertainty. That typically means judgment rather than commentary, analysis that translates geopolitical dynamics into business exposure, and a structured approach that supports decisions before a situation becomes time-critical.
Our Team
Our team consists of highly qualified and motivated professionals, who are all experts in their field. With many years of experience in the industry, they have the expertise to provide comprehensive, first-rate services to our clients.
Ross Hill
Founder and CEO
Ross Hill is the founder of Insight Forward (IF), a Geopolitical Risk Intelligence advisory service specializing in corporate intelligence. He has over 15 years’ experience in public and private sector intelligence.
Dr Treston Wheat
Chief Geopolitical Officer
Dr. Treston Wheat is currently the Chief Geopolitical Officer with Insight Forward specializing in geopolitical risk and red teaming. Dr. Wheat is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University where he teaches intelligence analysis.