Selective strategic intelligence & risk advisory for decision-makers operating under uncertainty.
Founder-led. Limited capacity. By invitation.
What We DO
SURGE Intelligence supports senior leaders facing geopolitical, operational, reputational, and strategic uncertainty.
We work with organisations where the cost of getting it wrong is material.
This is not research-as-a-service.
This is judgement, pattern recognition, and decision support.
How We Operate
Selective client intake
Founder-led advisory
Retainer-based engagements
Limited capacity to preserve quality
If you are seeking volume reporting, dashboards, or outsourced analysis, we are not the right partner.
APPROACH
Our approach is deliberately restrained.
SURGE Intelligence exists to reduce uncertainty for leaders making irreversible decisions.
We do this by combining:
real-world intelligence tradecraft
strategic risk analysis
human judgement under pressure
We do not chase headlines, trends, or volume.
We prioritise clarity, foresight, and discretion.
Our value is measured by:
decisions not taken
risks avoided
surprises reduced
SERVICES
Strategic Risk & Intelligence Advisory
For boards, CEOs, and principals facing sustained uncertainty
Ongoing strategic advisory supporting high-stakes decision-making.
This engagement provides:
strategic context
pattern detection
decision support under uncertainty
Founder-led. Limited availability.
Executive Threat & Exposure Monitoring
For leaders with elevated public, regulatory, or reputational exposure
Continuous monitoring of the information, geopolitical, and influence environment, with clear escalation thresholds.
This service is designed to:
reduce surprise
avoid noise
surface only what matters
Selective intake.
Crisis Readiness & Decision Support
For organisations preparing for disruption before it arrives
Fixed-term engagements focused on:
readiness assessment
scenario stress-testing
decision frameworks under pressure
Often transitions into ongoing advisory.
Short-term. High-intensity.
LEADERSHIP
Matthew Lonsdale | Founder & Managing Director
Matthew is a former Special Operations intelligence practitioner with extensive experience supporting senior military, diplomatic, and government leaders in high-risk environments.
SURGE Intelligence applies this tradecraft to executive and institutional decision-making.
REQUEST A CONVERSATION
We operate on a selective basis.
If you are facing a material decision, exposure, or uncertainty and believe SURGE may be a fit, you may request a conversation.
All requests are screened.