ABOUT 
ALISTAIR WOOD 
ADVISORY

We specialise in advising institutions, governments, and businesses on navigating complex and high-risk environments.

Alistair Wood in Nepal Talking with Surgeon
Visiting patients and clinical staff at a field surgical camp in Jumal, NW Nepal
Alistair Wood Presenting at Eye Conference
Speaking at the 2024 UKISCRS ophthalmic Congress

Our Founder

At the heart of our work is Alistair Wood, LVO, MBE, FRGS—an internationally recognised leader with over 30 years of experience in strategic advisory roles for governments, NGOs, and multinational organisations. Alistair’s career includes senior intelligence and security positions in the UK, Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, and the Central African Republic, as well as leadership roles in the charity sector, where he successfully scaled operations and secured international funding. His advisory expertise is complemented by a robust network across the UK, Europe, Africa, and Asia, built through years of diplomatic service and board-level leadership.

Approach

We offer strategic advisory services that combine deep geopolitical insight with practical solutions, focusing on:

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Security & Governance: 

Advising on national security policies, countering organised crime, and building institutional resilience. 

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Economic Risk Management:

Assessing geopolitical risks to trade, infrastructure, and investment in volatile regions.

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Operational Strategy for NGOs:

Scaling impact through strategic partnerships, funding models, and delivery frameworks.

Our clients benefit from Alistair’s unparalleled understanding of risk and security dynamics in fragile states, as well as his ability to build trusted relationships across sectors and borders.

Smuggling location in the Central African Republic
Incoming food supplies at Bangui Port - a tributary of the Congo River

Who We Are

Alistair Wood Advisory is uniquely positioned to help organisations operate confidently in complex environments. By leveraging the founder’s extensive experience and strategic foresight, we deliver actionable advice and solutions that protect our clients’ interests and enable sustainable growth.

Contact

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