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Tom Wales

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Senior Manager, International Advisory at bp
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Tom is a Senior International Adviser at bp, where he specializes in analyzing political and country-level risks across Asia and the Americas. He has a deep background in analytical methodology and long-term projections, holding a PhD from The University of Edinburgh.

Outside of his professional work, Tom is an intelligence historian with a published book on WWII special operations. He is also a former mountaineer who maintains a passion for the mountains and the challenges they represent.

Unique fact: Tom co-edited a book titled "The Politics and Strategy of Clandestine War, " exploring Britain’s Special Operations Executive.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Senior Manager, International Advisory
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Political Risk Analysis
His career at bp and Oxford Analytica is centered on advising on 'above ground' country and political risks for the energy and financial sectors.
Energy Geopolitics
[Predicted] His role at an international energy company combined with his focus on political affairs suggests a deep interest in the intersection of energy and global politics.
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Career

Work history

1-2021
Senior Manager, International Advisory
bp
5-2015 - 1-2021
Group Political Advisor
bp
3-2013 - 2-2015
Director of Analysis
Oxford Analytica
1-2009 - 2-2013
Deputy Director of Analysis, Oxford Analytica
Oxford Analytica
8-2005 - 1-2009
Senior North America Editor/North America Editor
Oxford Analytica
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Education
2001 - 2005
PhD
The University of Edinburgh
2000 - 2001
MSc
The University of Edinburgh
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