# Orestone Consulting

Orestone Consulting is a political and strategic risk advisory firm based in Newton Abbot, Devon, founded by Ian Betts, an accomplished business, risk management and security consultant with several decades of experience. The firm serves multinational corporations, international institutions, government agencies, NGOs and not-for-profits operating in or entering emerging markets.

The company specialises in providing expert intelligence and advisory services across a broad spectrum of high-risk business environments. Their work encompasses detailed political and country risk analysis, reputational due diligence investigations, and assessments of fraud, corruption and integrity risks. They conduct threat evaluations, business and industry risk analysis, and offer bespoke research tailored to client requirements. Additionally, Orestone provides cyber security guidance and policy studies support.

What distinguishes Orestone is their foundation in rigorous research methodology combined with practical, real-world insights accumulated over multiple decades. Rather than offering generic risk assessments, they deliver strategic advisory grounded in deep geographical and sectoral expertise, particularly regarding emerging market challenges. Their service model includes both continuous monitoring through RiskWatch and The Viewpoint Report, alongside custom investigations and threat assessments. This combination of ongoing intelligence provision and specialist case-by-case analysis allows clients to make informed strategic decisions in complex, volatile environments.

The firm's experienced team approach—rather than relying on junior analysts—ensures clients receive counsel from practitioners who have navigated genuine political, commercial and security challenges firsthand.