The people behind
the judgment.
Chad Stevens
Spent 28 years at the Central Intelligence Agency in senior leadership roles advising U.S. policymakers on geopolitical and economic developments shaping global power, markets and security. Served on the President's Daily Brief staff, preparing and delivering intelligence briefings to the U.S. Treasury Secretary, Director of the National Economic Council and Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers. Directed analytic programs on international economic risk, illicit financial networks and global corruption, providing senior policymakers with strategic insight for high-stakes decisions under geopolitical uncertainty. As President of Impereality Consulting LLC, advises U.S. prime contractors and mid-sized firms pursuing national security and defense programs with the U.S. Government, strengthening capture strategy and decision advantage in highly competitive procurement environments.
Jorge Cachinero
30+ years of senior management experience in Government & Regulatory Affairs. Senior Geopolitical Risk Advisor to company owners and CEOs. Worked for international corporations, advisory firms and governments, including International Road Transport Union (IRU), Japan Tobacco International (JTI), Ford Motor Company. Experience across FMCG, automotive, logistics, utilities, oil & gas and banking. Executive Education Director and Professor at IE Business School for 15 years. Active public policy and thought leader: Gold Medal for Merit from the President of Serbia. Executive-in-Residence, Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP). Member of the Scientific Council of the Elcano Royal Institute, chaired by HM King Felipe VI. Participant in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), U.S. Department of State.
Eduardo Hernández-Aznar
18 years of experience in political and regulatory risk, including a decade advising multinational companies, institutions and governments across the Americas and Europe. Senior Parliamentary Analyst at the Spanish Senate, supporting legislative leadership and decision-making on security, institutional affairs and regulatory initiatives with national and EU impact. Former Senior Director for Public Affairs & EU Affairs at InFluence Spain, advising multinational clients in energy, infrastructure, tourism and technology on European regulatory dynamics and policy risk. Independent Political & Regulatory Risk Advisor focused on helping international executives, owners and investors understand the real political and regulatory risks shaping strategic decisions involving Europe.
Nicolay Hernández
International relations professional with 11 years of experience across global diplomacy, multilateral cooperation and international development. Worked with the United Nations (UNDP), USAID and the European Union Delegation in Colombia, contributing to international cooperation initiatives, institutional positioning and stakeholder engagement. Experience across emerging markets, public-private partnerships and international development programs, including projects related to sustainability, inclusive trade and economic cooperation. Professional experience in multilateral environments including New York and Geneva, supporting programs involving governments, international organizations and private-sector stakeholders.
Leslie Sánchez Morales
Founder and Managing Director of Variance Financial SA (Geneva), with 15 years of experience advising corporations and institutional investors on complex exposures to interest rates, foreign exchange, commodities and capital markets. Career spanning sell-side and advisory sectors, structuring derivatives with major international banks and advising corporate finance teams on risk frameworks, hedging strategies and financial structuring. Led mandates across Europe, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, including derivatives linked to financings exceeding $15 billion and hedging structures for renewable energy, infrastructure and real estate. Previously at The Risk Management Group, advising corporates, pension funds and public institutions on financial risk strategy and OTC hedging. CFA and FRM designations. Industrial and Microelectronics Engineer, Universidad Carlos III, Madrid; additional studies in economics and international trade. Based in Geneva.