05/26: Geopolitical & Economic Risks for Europe

This presentation provides a concise assessment of the geopolitical and economic risks facing Europe in 2026, drawing on key findings from the World Economic Forum’s Global Risk Report, the latest Middle East developments and their implications for energy, trade, and financial stability, and a forward‑looking view of expected economic and political shifts that may influence credit conditions, payment behavior, and cross‑border collections across European markets.

In his work for Marsh McLennan, a global professional services firm in risk, strategy and people, Christopher has led the Geopolitical and Economic Risk Analysis team within the firms’ Credit Specialties practice since 2023. Among a variety of offerings, the team provides political and economic risk assessments and analysis, as well as sector-specific insights for clients and internal applications. Prior to joining Marsh, Chris worked at Darktrace on critical infrastructure cyber security issues and he holds master’s degrees from Sciences Po, Paris, and the London School of Economics in international affairs and global security issues.