Ian Wright is a founding partner at Acuti Associates. Formed to offer bespoke board and executive committee level advisory services, Acuti Associates focuses on the business strategy and reputation implications of geopolitics and risk.

Acuti Associates

Among its current interests are:

  • prospects for business from a change of government in the UK and why that change might not be as clear cut as most currently think
  • consequences of Trump II for companies trading with or in the USA
  • business with Beijing – the future for UK/USA/China business relations

Acuti Associates also provides specialist risk analysis for business and not-for-profit organisations and political due diligence reports for those contemplating acquisitions, divestments or new strategic alliances.

Food and Drink

In addition to his work at Acuti Associates Ian also advises a number of businesses in their involvement in the food and drink sector.

He is currently:

  • food and drink ambassadors for Lockton – the privately owned global insurance broker.
  • risk adviser to Kendamil, the only UK baby milk producer.
  • member of the Advisory Board at Evove – the leader in precision membrane technology.

The Work Crowd provides flexible, high quality marketing and communications talent via a global platform. It connects business with the talent it needs to thrive and helps people find the work that works for them. While The Work Crowd started in the U.K., today a quarter of The Work Crowd members are based in Europe and the Middle East.

Founded by Judith Gilboy, Peppers – A Safe Place is an innovative mental health charity based in Oakham and Melton Mowbray in the East Midlands. It offers two drop-in centres where those with mental health challenges can relax, enjoy friendly conversation with experienced volunteers or simply take time out to recharge.