Xenia Wickett

Xenia Wickett, with her extensive background in geopolitics and international strategy, empowers leaders to make informed decisions by broadening their perspectives and providing expert guidance.

Xenia Wickett possesses a remarkable ability to empower leaders in making optimal decisions, drawing upon her illustrious career in geopolitics and international strategy.

Having witnessed the profound consequences of decision-making in high-stakes scenarios and delving deeply into the subject, she now channels her extensive expertise to collaborate with leaders, expanding their perspectives on global geopolitics, political and ESG dynamics, and their own leadership capacities. Xenia's guidance equips them with the tools to make intelligent, well-informed, and confident choices.

Her influential positions at distinguished institutions including the US White House, Harvard University, Chatham House, and Equinor have allowed her to make substantial contributions in realms such as South Asia policy and post-9/11 homeland security initiatives. Notably, she has led Harvard's prestigious international affairs research center, launched a peacebuilding foundation in Switzerland, and pioneered Chatham House's Academy for Leadership.

Additionally, Xenia has played pivotal roles on Equinor's management team for global strategy and BD, while also leading their teams dedicated to geopolitics and integrity due diligence.

Presently, she leads her own esteemed advisory business, Wickett Advisory. Recognized for her prowess as a moderator, interviewer, and speaker, Xenia has chaired and moderated discussions featuring influential figures such as Elon Musk, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and esteemed CEOs from TotalEnergies and Equinor. She has captivated audiences at esteemed events including the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Aspen, and the Brussels Forum, while also skillfully moderating delegations of parliamentarians and congressional leaders from both the US and UK. Sharing the stage with notable leaders such as Wendy Sherman, Larry Summers, George Robertson, Steve Erlanger, Martin Wolf, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Lionel Barber, and Armando Iannucci, Xenia has consistently captivated audiences.

Her insightful commentary has graced prominent media platforms, including the BBC, Sky News, Bloomberg, Fox, PBS, 'The Now Show,' and 'Any Questions?'. Beyond her media engagements, Xenia regularly advises senior business executives on the intricate relationship between geopolitics and their strategic endeavors. Moreover, she frequently engages in thought-provoking discussions on geopolitical matters with business leaders and their clients.

On an individual level, Xenia offers personalized guidance to senior leaders, aiding them in refining their decision-making skills, stakeholder management, and overall leadership acumen.