CHALLENGE
Business context: Global risk analytics company sought to expand into new international markets but needed structured approach for market prioritisation.
Problem statement: Absence of consistent methodology for evaluating and prioritising global market opportunities along with a strategy for expanding globally.
Strategic importance: Critical for sustainable growth of the business and competitive positioning in the market.
MY ROLE
Position and responsibilities: Internal consultant (Leadership Development Associate) leading end-to-end global expansion strategy.
Team structure: Leading cross-functional teams to provide insights on how to expand the business proposition globally.
APPROACH
Methodology: Created comprehensive market evaluation framework based on multiple weighted factors
Key activities:
Conducted 10+ expert interviews with regional leaders and market specialists
Performed extensive market research across regulatory landscapes and competitor positioning
Developed and validated prioritisation framework with quantifiable metrics
Created market entry strategies along with identification of partners to enter those regions
Presented findings and recommendations to senior leadership
Stakeholder management: Engaged with executive stakeholders to ensure framework aligned with corporate strategy and risk thresholds.
OUTCOME
Quantifiable results: Identified market opportunity worth $4.5b with potential ROI of 3x in 5 years.
Business impact: Enabled data-driven market entry decisions aligned with corporate strategy.
Adoption/implementation: Framework adopted for evaluating future growth initiatives.
LESSONS LEARNED
Personal growth: Deepened strategic thinking skills and developed expertise in financial markets needs.
Key insights: Recognised importance of balancing qualitative factors with quantitative metrics in market entry decisions.
How this shaped future work: Established methodology that became personal resource for evaluating future strategic initiatives.