Geopolitical intelligence that knows the territory
Ensah offers business and political advice on critical but underreported regions.
Our distinguished team of advisors combines decades of high-level strategic work, on-the-ground experience and multilingual expertise.
Cut out the guess work
Unlock new markets, mitigate political risk and promote fair practices
Ensah exists at the intersection of diplomacy and business strategy. We ensure that decision-makers are well-informed, judicious, and resilient in the face of a fast-shifting global landscape.
Our services
Diplomatic Support and Guidance
Forge strong diplomatic relationships, navigate cross-border negotiations, and address complex international issues.
Ensure your diplomatic efforts are strategic and aligned with business objectives.
Market Access and Intelligence Research
Access new markets and understand local intricacies to seamlessly expand your global operations and reach.
We offer in-depth market research, market entry strategies, and intelligence on global and regional market trends.
Due Diligence and Investigations
Operate with confidence, wherever your business takes you.
We provide thorough, granular analyses to inform investment decisions and vet potential partners on all fronts, from political suitability to sustainability considerations.
Resilience and Cyber Testing
Evaluate and stress-test your operations against economic, political and cyber risk.
We run evaluations and simulations to test the effectiveness of your resilience strategies both online and on-the-ground.
About us
We understand risk because we’ve lived it.
We’ve worked in every corner of the globe and advised governments and businesses of all sizes.
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We were founded by former U.S. State Department Diplomat Syga Thomas and a team of senior consultants from the top echelons of diplomatic and professional services. Since 2016, Ensah has engaged with dozens of key stakeholders on critical global issues around the world.
As well as their on-the-ground experience and knowledge, the Ensah team leverages an extensive network of policy contacts within government, academia and private enterprises, delivering nuanced policy and economic strategy and advice.
Our advisors
Syga Thomas
Managing Director
Syga Thomas is the Managing Director at Ensah Advisory Partners, where he leads engagement across our entire portfolio of clients.
He previously served in the American Diplomatic Service from 2006 to 2015, developing specialisations on Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as on transatlantic relations, and trade policy. During his diplomatic career, Syga held positions in South Korea, Washington, DC, Niger, Pakistan, and Spain, with his final assignment at the State Department's Office of Multilateral and Government Affairs.
Following his diplomatic tenure, Syga took on roles as a Special Adviser to various European companies and as Director of the Thomas Foundation in 2015. He is a Columbia University graduate and holds a master's degree in International Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).
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John Clarke
Senior advisor
John leads Ensah's Intelligence and crisis management work, bringing over two decades of experience in geopolitical risk, security, and foreign policy.
The former Deputy Fraud Chief at the U.S. Embassy in Colombia, he has since advised the NFL, Facebook, Google, and Apple on security operations, and worked as the Senior Strategic Risk Advisor for Merck & Co.
He holds an M.A. in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University and speaks six languages.
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Miguel Herrero Molina
Senior Advisor
Miguel leads Ensah’s Due Diligence and Investigation division, bringing a wealth of experience from the U.S. Department of State and the NGO, The Halo Trust.
A former U.S. Diplomat and Intelligence Analyst for a private security firm in Los Angeles, he has supported Fortune 500 clients (e.g. Google, Apple, Facebook, Allen and Co.) managing risks and developing security strategies for events such as the Oscar's, and Davos Conferences.
He holds an M.A. in International Relations from the Complutense University of Madrid and speaks seven languages.
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