About Mark Brolin
Mark Brolin is a geopolitical and geo-economic strategist who supports senior leaders with decision-ready analysis in periods of volatility. Combining evidence-based research with insights from behavioural science, he identifies the institutional and cognitive biases that often distort judgement and helps organisations regain clarity, proportion and timing. Known for a pragmatic "realist-optimist" stance, he evaluates both risks and opportunities with equal discipline - translating global change into actionable strategy.
Decision support for leaders navigating geopolitical and geo-economic change.
Background & Experience
Mark holds a degree from the Stockholm School of Economics and has worked in the Swedish Foreign Ministry, Nasdaq/OMX, and Cantor Fitzgerald. His transition to geopolitics and geoeconomics was shaped by the events of September 11, when he lost 658 colleagues. He has since worked with business leaders, policy specialists, research institutes, and think tanks across three continents.
Approach
Mark's work focuses on separating signal from noise, stress-testing assumptions, and reducing bias in decision-making. He translates geopolitical and geoeconomic developments into strategic and financial implications, helping organisations identify early signals, assess constraints and timelines, and make more proportionate risk decisions.
Politically independent and evidence-led, Mark works across sectors and perspectives, focused on incentives, trade-offs and practical outcomes.
Media & Thought Leadership
Regular contributor to international media outlets, providing analysis and commentary on geopolitical developments.
Today, Mark advises and speaks regularly with leadership teams, boards and policy stakeholders across sectors and regions, providing concise briefings that cut through complexity and focus on what truly changes decisions. His work is valued for its clarity, proportion and practical relevance - equipping organisations to navigate uncertainty with steadier judgement and long-term perspective.
He takes on a limited number of mandates to ensure depth and responsiveness.