A lot going for it but some tweaks - Director Wood Mackenzie Employee Review

4.0
Mar 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture. Company does put a lot into this. Fantastic people and learn a lot from genuine industry experts. This can't be stressed enough. Gold standard products. The best around. Company strategy is clear and direction of travel exciting. Just need to pull it off.

Cons

Pay is undercooked. Feeling that old school WoodMackers are somehow a problem when in fact we built the successful shop and brand. Sometimes feel that new Execs think shiny new hires are better - maybe but they ain't done nothing yet! Back the people who know the products rather than folks you've hired from competitors!

avatar
Wood Mackenzie Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It’s really great to hear that our culture, people, and products have made such a strong and positive impact. We’re especially glad to know that working with industry experts and being part of our strategic direction has been meaningful for you. We also appreciate the feedback about pay and how long‑standing colleagues are valued. Perspectives like this matter, and we recognise there’s always room to improve. If you’re open to sharing more, we’d welcome the conversation. Please do speak to your line manager and/or HRBP. Every insight helps us continue to build the culture and organisation we want for our people.

Explore other reviews about Wood Mackenzie

5.0
May 31, 2026
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.

1
avatar
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
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All