About us

We are a global advisory firm known for our ability to respond to global challenges rapidly and incisively. We use the most advanced tools and technology and combine them with our team of leading international experts to engage decision-makers in tackling society’s most significant challenges. We are recognized for our rapid decision support, innovation, data science algorithms and deep policy expertise. We are specialists in “connecting the dots” between policy, business and enhancing the lives of citizens.

History

Vision – Establishment

The idea of establishing a world-class public policy & strategy advisory firm was born on the campus of Harvard University as a result of a partnership between an academic and a venture capitalist. The founders’ vision was to combine the best academic rigour, policy knowledge, and innovation to enhance government policies and performance tangibly. Whiteshield was established thereafter.

Building our vision while growing

Whiteshield’s first offices opened in London and Dublin, with staff from Harvard and OECD communities. From the outset, the firm built its vision on innovation in government, world-class expertise and breakthrough policy models such as the ‘Country Knowledge Mapping (Harvard Business Review 2012), Future of Manufacturing Barometer (Harvard Business Review 2014, World Economic Forum 2014), ‘Whole of Country Navigator’©, ‘Geo-capability mapping’©, and Global Labour Resilience Index ©.

Helping OECD and transitioning countries

The firm grew rapidly thereafter, helping OECD and transitioning countries identify and leverage their knowledge and innovation potential. In 2013, Whiteshield established four new functional practices covering economic public policy, strategy, technology for policy, and next-generation capabilities to continue supporting its clients globally.

Today …

Today, the firm has more than ten offices and representations globally, covering Europe (London regional office), the Middle East and Africa (Dubai regional Office), Eurasia (Astana regional office), and the Americas (Vancouver). As Whiteshield celebrates its first decade of operations, the partners and staff of the firm remain entirely determined to pursue continuous policy innovation to support governments, international organisations and corporations to positively transform lives.

Leadership

Fadi FARRA

Senior Partner

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Sir Christopher PISSARIDES

Special Advisor & Director

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Anthony O’SULLIVAN

Partner

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Bernard HUGONNIER

Director

Pawel WOJCIECHOWSKI

Director

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Irina BOKOVA

Director

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Patricia R Francis

Patricia R. FRANCIS

Director

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Awards

Whiteshield Founder & Partner Fadi Farra wins the 2021 Top 25 Consultants award of excellence in the public sector
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Whiteshield wins prestigious 2021 Vault Innovation Award for best consulting firm in Europe
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Whiteshield named
Top Global Leaders in Consulting
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Contact us and Locations

To contact us, use the following e-mail address or call one of our locations.

Abu Dhabi

Phone/Fax
(+971) 24 069 654

Centrum Business Lounge
Sky Tower, 2328
Al Reem Island
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Dubai

Phone
(+971) 44 306 752

ICD Brookfield Place
Level 27, L27-02
312 Al Mustaqbal St. DIFC
Dubai, UAE

Riyadh

3141 Anas ibn Malik Road
Al Malqa, Riyadh
Saudi Arabia

Vancouver

1633 Tatlow Avenue
Unit 211
North Vancouver BC V7P 2Z8

Astana

Phone/Fax
(+77) 172 793 277

Republic of Kazakhstan, Esil district, st. D.Kunaev 10, BC “Emerald Tower”
3rd floor – Office 328

London

Phone/Fax
(+44) 7471018144​

106a St. Georges Square, London, England, SW1V 3QY

Singapore

51 Goldhill Plaza, #21-02, Singapore 308900

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