About Us
Aries Intelligence is a global strategic intelligence and risk advisory firm. We help organisations anticipate disruption, navigate uncertainty, and make informed decisions in high-stakes environments.
Our team is composed of seasoned professionals from government, defence, banking, investment, technology, and consulting—including former UK Defence Intelligence specialists, investment bankers, private equity professionals, crisis advisors, and policy experts. We operate across sectors and jurisdictions, with experience spanning NATO operations, global financial markets, digital assets, and regulatory strategy.
We are united by a shared belief:
“The wise do not chase events — they shape the conditions that make them inevitable.”
At Aries, we combine real-world intelligence collection, geopolitical analysis, and market insight with strategic clarity and ethical engagement. Whether guiding an asset manager through regulatory turbulence, supporting a tech firm entering a sensitive market, or helping a defence client navigate procurement frameworks—we deliver intelligence that’s not just accurate, but actionable.
Our work spans the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, and we support clients ranging from multinational corporations and sovereign funds to emerging ventures, NGOs, and institutional investors.
Aries Intelligence exists to give decision-makers the insight, confidence, and foresight to lead.
Our Founder
Aries D. Russell
Founder & Managing Director | Strategic Intelligence & Risk Advisor
Aries Russell is a strategic advisor with a background spanning defence intelligence, financial services, and geopolitical risk consulting. He is the founder of Aries Intell, leading teams that provide decision-grade intelligence and engagement strategies to clients across government, finance, and industry.
Aries began his career in UK Defence Intelligence. He later transitioned into senior risk and governance roles within global financial institutions—including JPMorgan, Legal & General, and Thomas Miller Insurance—advising on crisis response, regulatory change, and geopolitical exposure across asset classes and jurisdictions.
His advisory work now spans public and private sector clients, including institutional investors, multinationals, founders, and policymakers. specialising in helping organisations engage with complexity—whether navigating regulatory shifts, entering sensitive markets, or managing reputation and influence in contested environments.
Aries combines intelligence tradecraft, market insight, and institutional fluency to deliver strategies that are discreet, informed, and globally relevant. He remains actively engaged with international stakeholders across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and North America.
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