Jack Petterson

Geopolitical Consultant

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

7 years’ experience as a senior geopolitical analyst and consultant, informing the New Zealand government’s most senior decision-makers, including successive prime ministers. I’ve led teams of analysts grappling with the globe’s biggest issues. Written and briefed 150+ products, ranging from punchy articles to lengthy presentations with deep analysis. Passionate about economics, politics and international relations, taking pride in my ability to analyse and distil complex themes and trends into value-rich, digestible written and oral briefings. I'm now located in Brussels, Belgium, where I'm helping Evenflow promote the uptake and exploitation of earth observation (satellite imagery) products for the civil and defence sectors.

Experience

  • Freelance Consultant at Evenflow
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Travel at Career Break
    Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 · 7 mos

  • Senior Analyst at Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand
    Nov 2018 - May 2025 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    - Translated complex global issues into actionable, valuable insights - Produced more than a hundred written assessments on complex global topics for New Zealand's most senior decision-makers, including successive Prime Ministers - Verbally briefed public sector Chief Executives regularly, to keep them abreast of important global trends and developments that affect New Zealand's national security and international well-being - Research and writing; policy briefs; project management; stakeholder analysis and engagement; regional expertise; trade policy and data analysis; political and security risk analysis

  • Graduate Student at University of Otago
    Feb 2018 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo