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      Big Brains, Big Heart, Big Ambition - Senior Manager Wood Mackenzie Employee Review

      4.0
      Jan 27, 2026
      Senior manager
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Wood Mackenzie is one of the most positive and socially connected places I’ve worked. The people genuinely care — about each other, about the work, and about doing the right thing — and that creates a community feel that goes well beyond the usual “corporate culture” claims. The work itself is genuinely interesting and intellectually stretching, especially given the complexity of the markets WoodMac operates in. There’s also an almost overwhelming amount of learning opportunity on the job, online courses and in-person sessions. If you’re curious and motivated, you’ll never be short of ways to grow. What really stands out is the ambition. This is a business that’s serious about competing and winning in a challenging market, and that sense of purpose is energising.

      Cons

      The downside: senior leadership doesn’t always listen closely enough to the teams on the ground, particularly when those teams are sharing inconvenient truths. While new leaders bring optimism and fresh energy, without sharper focus, humility, and a truly authentic growth mindset, there’s a risk that valuable insights from tenured colleagues — and opportunities — could be missed.

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      Wood Mackenzie Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and generous review! We’re so pleased to hear how strongly you’ve experienced the sense of community at Wood Mackenzie. The care our people show for one another, the intellectual challenge of the work, and the breadth of learning opportunities available are all things we work hard to foster — and it’s encouraging to know they resonate so clearly. Your comments on ambition and purpose reflect exactly the kind of environment we aspire to create. We also genuinely appreciate you highlighting where we need to be better. Listening closely — especially when the feedback is uncomfortable — is essential if we’re to make good decisions and grow as we want to, The experience and insight of our tenured colleagues are invaluable, and we recognise that humility and openness from leadership are critical to making the most of that collective wisdom. Your feedback is heard and taken seriously. Strengthening how we listen, how we engage, and how insights from across the organisation shape our direction remains a priority for us. As mentioned in previous responses we synthesise responses monthly and ensure leaders see this overview each month. Thank you again for your honesty, your contribution, and for being part of the Wood Mackenzie community!

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      5.0
      May 31, 2026
      Senior analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work life balance and interesting work

      Cons

      Nothing much to say on this.

      3.0
      Feb 2, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good people with good intentions. Work-life balance is above average.

      Cons

      The reality of being owned by a PE backed firm: Large scale cost reductions including mass layoffs. Woefully lean teams requiring higher workloads including much time spent on tasks outside of primary role. New leadership- since the hiring of Jason Liu, it’s hard to discern if we can trust the GLT. Observations causing concern include blame shifting, lack of accountability, and statements inferring that radical candor is actually not welcome (despite devoting an entire training module on the topic). Directors and managers do not have any power, and yet they are our conduit to executive leadership. The work has no joy anymore. We spend our days putting out fires on internal data issues, chasing lofty goals with next to nothing budgets, and trying to keep up with the ever-changing policies and procedures that impact our day to day. I rarely get a chance these days to do the job I was hired for.

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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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