Expert Profile



Mr Ben Baseley-Walker
Position(s) GCSP Associate Fellow; Founder & Managing Partner at Andart Global

Mr Ben Baseley-Walker is an Associate Fellow within the Global Fellowship Initiative of the GCSP. Ben is the Managing Partner of Andart Global, a boutique strategy and advisory firm based in the GCC .He leads Andart’s strategy and reputation management work, delivering flagship projects across the GCC region.

Ben has extensive experience working in diplomacy, technology and global affairs for both private and public sector stakeholders including governments, the UN and multinational corporations.

With family roots in the region for over fifty years, Ben founded Andart Global as he believed the GCC deserved better. Business as usual is no longer sufficient to support the reality and ambition of the region, as it assumes a more prominent place on the global stage and powers into a new phase of transformation and growth.

Ben and his team excel in helping clients effectively craft a compelling and authentic position while actively safeguarding reputation. Notable GCC projects focused on situation-specific tactical advisory for giga-projects, and increasing awareness of emerging markets and regional opportunities.