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ABOUT US
Connecting the dots is what we're all about.
Our deepest commitment
To help clients understand how geopolitics and macroeconomic forces affect their business today and in the future, and make better choices towards becoming more resilient, efficient and adaptable to new realities. We are here to deliver impact, not to be interesting.
Our history
We are a division of Expeditors, one of the world’s foremost supply-chain companies. At our origin is a very simple question often posed by business leaders across the world: how do we make sense of the impact that geopolitics and macroeconomics will have on our businesses, especially our supply chains?
Geopolitics and macroeconomics are widely talked about, but often separately. They can be too complex to connect with business insights. Companies understand that they matter, but sometimes struggle to see how in concrete, quantifiable ways. Or they understand how, but don’t see where it is all going in the future.
We are the first firm to fill that gap. We are not afraid to make a call about the future of macro forces. We look at geopolitics and macroeconomics in an integrated way. We only deliver actionable insights that matter to client aspirations– our priority is to help clients make decisions, not just be better informed. We are client-first, evidence-driven and data-focused.
Our values
We are unbiased, impartial, and neutral.
We say what we mean, and mean what we say.
We put the client's needs ahead of our own.
We deliver on our promises and strive to go beyond.
Fernanda Kroup
Vice President | Head of Onyx Strategic Insights
Fernanda Kroup
Vice President | Head of Onyx Strategic Insights
Fernanda has more than twenty years of experience in management consulting, geopolitics and macroeconomic analysis. She has lived and worked in four continents, serving clients in technology, heavy industries, basic metals, financial services, retail and consumer goods. A native of Brazil, Fernanda has earned bachelor degrees in Law from the University of São Paulo and in International Relations from the Pontifical University of São Paulo, as well as a Masters of International Affairs from Columbia University.
Adam Karson
Chief Economist
Adam Karson
Chief Economist
Adam has more than twenty years of experience as an economic advisor to global leaders across a range of industries. He has extensive experience in the U.S., Europe, and Middle East. Adam most recently worked at Chevron as a Senior Economist, and he is responsible for Onyx's macroeconomic analysis and forecasting. Adam earned a Bachelor degree with honors in Economics from Johns Hopkins University and a Masters in Public Policy from Duke University.
Craig Elwin
Head of Business Development
Craig Elwin
Head of Business Development
Craig has more than 15 years of experience in growth consulting for a global market research agency and a further 7 years in international trade and finance for a major Japanese trading house. He has worked with clients across the globe with a particular focus on solution development, analytics and data science. He holds a bachelor’s degree in management science from the University of Wales (Swansea) and an MBA from Henley Management College in the UK.
Nicolaas Beehler
Head of Business Performance & Technology
Nicolaas Beehler
Head of Business Performance & Technology
Nicolaas has over twenty years of experience working on international business projects. The majority of his career has been spent working with software systems to aid multinational companies to navigate cross-border regulatory requirements. He holds a Bachelor degree in International Studies, a Masters of International Business Administration, and is a licenced U.S. Customs Broker.
Matthew Mckenzie
Data Architect
Matthew Mckenzie
Data Architect
Matthew is Onyx’s data architect with over 10 years of experience in supply chain systems and data. Previously, he built the architecture and engineered data for new products in the Expeditors Strategy and Innovation division. Matthew is dedicated to developing cutting-edge data solutions that integrate macroeconomic and geopolitical factors to assess and forecast their impacts on client’s supply chains. He holds a degree in Business Finance with a minor in Economics.
Suryo Nugroho
Senior Analyst, Southeast Asia
Suryo Nugroho
Senior Analyst, Southeast Asia
Suryo is a seasoned Southeast Asia policy expert with 12 years of experience in policy analysis, geopolitics, and supply chain management. He currently leads Onyx's Southeast Asia work and previously worked for six years at the Asian Development Bank Institute in Tokyo and the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta. He also spent four years in private sector roles across Ukraine, Singapore, and the UK. Suryo holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Middlesex University, London.
Melissa Taylor
Director of Geopolitical Research
Melissa Taylor
Director of Geopolitical Research
Melissa Taylor is Onyx’s Director of Geopolitical Research. She oversees the delivery of geopolitical and policy analysis at Onyx, providing clients with actionable insights to navigate a changing world. Her work in risk advisory and analysis for multinationals at the intersection of geopolitics, industry, and supply chains has spanned well over a decade. She holds a Master’s in Supply Chain Transportation and Logistics from the University of Washington and a Bachelor’s degree in Politics from Hendrix College.
Olivia Tan Jia Yi
Senior Analyst, China
Olivia Tan Jia Yi
Senior Analyst, China
Olivia is a senior analyst in Onyx’s Asia Practice and leads the firm’s work on China, in addition to other regional and industry-level analysis. Prior to joining Onyx, Olivia was an Asia analyst in the corporate intelligence sector. She is a Pacific Forum Young Leader and formerly an Ong Chit Chung scholar at the National University of Singapore. She is currently pursuing a master’s in international political economy from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
Gabriela Yáñez
Economist
Gabriela Yáñez
Economist
Gabriela is Onyx’s Economist. She has over twenty years of experience in public economics, specializing in data modeling and econometrics. She has an understanding of both broad economic trends and detailed economic principles. Her skills in forecasting and data analysis have been applied across various sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, aerospace, and automotive. Gabriela has also dedicated five years to developing both international and local value chains. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, a Master’s in Public Economics, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Economics from Tecnológico de Monterrey.