20 yeas and still going - SVP research Wood Mackenzie Employee Review

5.0
Jan 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Opportunities: enough to have kept me for 20 years! People and culture. Guaranteed interesting work in Consulting and Research. Great brand on your CV ( I have been disappointing head hunters for a long time.)

Cons

Business success can be cyclical based on energy markets but we are more diversified than ever.

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Wood Mackenzie Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your reflections, and for your remarkable 20 years of contributions to Wood Mackenzie. Your long tenure speaks volumes, and we’re genuinely grateful for your continued commitment to our people, our culture, and the work we do. We’re delighted to hear that the breadth of opportunities, the collaborative culture, and the consistently interesting work in Consulting and Research have been meaningful to you over the years. We’re proud of the teams who create that environment every day, and of the reputation you highlight—our people are the strength behind the brand. You’re right that aspects of our business can be influenced by wider energy market cycles. As you note, we’ve taken deliberate steps to diversify our portfolio so that we remain resilient and well-positioned for long-term growth. We remain committed to strengthening this balance and ensuring we provide stability and opportunity for colleagues across all parts of the business. Thank you again for your decades of dedication and impact. It’s colleagues like you who help shape the organisation we are today.

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Wood Mackenzie Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. Wood Mackenzie is undergoing a bold transformation as we sharpen our focus on delivering the most connected, trusted intelligence for the energy and natural resources industries. This has brought change across many parts of the organisation as we evolve how we work, how we operate, and how we support our customers. We recognise that periods of transformation can feel challenging and, at times, uncomfortable. At the same time, this work is central to our long-term ambition to transform the way we power our planet and to build a Wood Mackenzie for the future. We remain committed to creating an environment where people can do meaningful work, contribute to a bold mission, and feel proud of the role they play in what we are building together. If you haven't already done so, I'd recommend speaking about the issues you've raised through our internal feedback channels such as our your line manager or speak to your HRBP. All feedback on Glassdoor is summarised and shared with leadership monthly so I can guarantee the themes in your review will be aired. We appreciate your honesty and your dedication to Wood Mackenzie over the past decade. Even when the feedback is challenging, it helps us build a stronger company and a better experience for our people. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Eilish Henson, EVP, HR
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