Strategic Minds for Strategic Moves
In a world defined by disruption, the edge belongs to those who think strategically.
Whether you’re steering a global organisation, shaping investment decisions, or leading through crisis, strategy is your most important asset and the right voices can illuminate the path forward.
At Chartwell, we represent a group of exceptional thinkers whose ideas are forged at the sharp end of leadership. These are not theorists; they are practitioners who’ve shaped boardroom decisions, managed economic inflection points, advised governments and commanded in conflict zones. Their insights help leaders like you cut through noise, anticipate change and act with confidence.
Business Strategy
Hamilton Helmer
Co-founder of Strategy Capital
Rita McGrath
Thinkers50 Award-Winner for Strategy
Richard Rumelt
UCLA Emeritus Professor of Management
Economic Strategy
Jim O’Neill
Commercial Secretary to HM Treasury (2015-16)
Keyu Jin
Professor at London School of Economics
Raj Bhala
World Expert on International Trade
Gita Gopinath keynote speaker
Global authority on international finance and macroeconomics
Energy Strategy
Ellen Wasylina
Advisor on Energy & ESG
Christof Ruhl
Energy Economist & Policy Advisor
Jimmy Jia
Energy Strategist & Economist
Geopolitical Strategy
John Mearsheimer
Professor of Political Science, University of Chicago
Rob Johnson
Director, Changing Character of War Centre
Stephen Walt
Political Scientist & Professor of International Relations
Richard Moore
Chief of MI6 (2020–25) & Veteran Diplomat
Military Strategy
General Sir Nick Carter
Head of the British Army (2014-18)
Sir Lawrence Freedman
Strategic Historian & KCL Emeritus Professor
Ulrike Franke
Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations