Solving global challenges through clarity
Our mission is to support our clients in solving global challenges by articulating the context, understanding the risks, and embracing the opportunities they face in an increasingly complex and uncertain world.
The world’s most trusted partner in risk
Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted partner for navigating global complexity, empowering decision-makers to act with clarity and integrity, and to help shape a more resilient and prosperous future.
From thematic research to a full risk intelligence suite
PoliData was launched in 2024 by Mohammed Hasan in Brisbane, Australia. PoliData supports clients across industries to make informed decisions and better understand the global risks and opportunities they face, through a data-centric approach. By combining cross-sector expertise, advanced analytics, and clear storytelling, we help organisations cut through the noise, identify the signal, and act with confidence in an uncertain world.
MARCH 2024
PoliData founded as a data-focused risk consultancy.
2024–2025
Thematic research, publishing, and bespoke advisory projects for early clients.
2026
Launched with an expanded suite of indices, surveys, and events.
TODAY
17 indices and trackers spanning risk across 190+ countries.
Solving problems as they exist, not as we imagine them
Because of this, we place honesty, independence, and transparency at the heart of every engagement.
We tell clients what the data shows
Not what’s easiest to hear, or what was expected going in.
Analysis shaped by evidence alone
Never by a client’s preferred conclusion or a convenient narrative.
Methodology you can see
Every score and judgement traces back to a visible, explainable process.
What makes our approach different
Structured analytical techniques
Drawing on structured analytic techniques developed within the intelligence community, alongside established consulting principles — built for rigour, not improvisation.
Deep sector grounding
Built on backgrounds across financial services, risk, and strategy consulting.
Accessibility & clarity
Complex risk made legible, without sacrificing analytical rigour.
Thematic & geographic range
Coverage spanning 190+ countries across political, economic, and thematic risk.
Built to move quickly
A lean structure that moves at the pace our clients need.
The team behind PoliData
The PoliData team is a diverse mix of colleagues from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, endlessly curious about the world and committed to making it better. View open roles →
Mohammed Hasan
Founder & CEO
Mohammed founded PoliData after a career spanning financial services research and strategy consulting, including roles across GlobalData’s Financial Services and Custom Solutions teams. He holds a degree from the London School of Economics, a Master’s in Management from New York University’s Stern School of Business, and an MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.
Thibault Varnier
Co-Founder & COO
Thibault brings a career spanning operations, compliance, performance management, and commercial analytics, beginning at Virgin Australia. He holds a degree in Management from the University of New South Wales, alongside further study at MIT, LSE, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
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