The Greater Caspian Region is the World's Next Growth Engine.
We Make It Accessible.
The world economy is transforming, and the center of gravity is shifting. The Greater Caspian Region (GCR) is not just a point on the map. It is a market of 18 countries, 640 million consumers, and a GDP of $8.4 trillion (PPP). It is the energy, oil, gas and critical minerals hub of the future and the crossroads of new logistics routes.
However, for most Western companies, the GCR remains a "blind spot" — a region with high potential but opaque rules of the game. We exist to close this gap.
Behind every engagement stands the cumulative strength of our Board of Directors and Executive Council — leaders who bring hundreds of combined years of experience across government relations, market expansion, strategic communications, and complex deal execution. Their collective insight shapes every mandate we take on, ensuring disciplined strategy, measured risk, and decisive action.
Our clients and partners benefit from the insight and perspective of our International Advisory Council, gaining access to seasoned guidance, strategic expertise, and experienced mentorship.
Board Members
Margery Kraus
Founder & Executive Chairman, APCO Worldwide
Brad Fregger
Technology Pioneer & Strategic Advisor
Terry Granville
International Trade & Investment Specialist
Evan Kraus
President & Managing Director, APCO Worldwide
Matt Copper-Maystone
Private Equity & Capital Markets Expert
Marco Fiege
Logistics & Supply Chain Strategist
Peter Economides
Branding & Strategic Communications
Benjamin Wilton
Global Strategy & Transformation Leader
Joseph Johnson
Government Relations & Policy Expert
Agile by Design. Scalable by Necessity.
Why we favor the "Scalable Boutique" structure.
In complex regions such as the GCR, the classic consulting model fails: large staffs create inertia, and theorists cannot resolve issues "on the ground". We created a hybrid operating system that combines strategic height with surgical execution precision.
The Core: Strategy & Access
At the core of our firm are founding partners with access to stakeholders at the level of governments, the UN, and the WEF. We keep our finger on the pulse of regulatory changes and form your entry strategy, eliminating political risks. We do not delegate strategy to junior consultants — you work with those whose names open doors.
The Network: Execution & Impact
We do not believe in universal soldiers. For each project, we activate a proven network of narrow-profile experts from the GCR ecosystem:
- GCR Deployment Teams: Ready-made sales and business development teams integrated into the market.
- Local Infrastructure: Access to real logistics, warehouses, and trade operations.
- Specialized Executors: The best AIFC lawyers, tax consultants, and technical experts connect exactly when needed.
Western Standards. Eastern Wisdom.
Your reputation is the foundation of capitalization.
Entry into Central Asia requires a balance between flexibility of approach and rigidity of standards. We act as your strategic buffer, transforming regional specifics into understandable and manageable business processes.
Strategic Integrity
We focus on efficiency. Our approach allows using local connections and administrative resources to accelerate processes while remaining within frameworks acceptable for global audit.
Global Compatibility
Our protocols are adapted to the requirements of the FCPA and UK Bribery Act. We ensure seamless integration of local operations into a corporate structure of the Western model.
Institutional Leverage
Long-term interaction with the WEF and UN structures confirms our level of expertise. We use this credit of trust to protect our clients' interests in any situations.
3 Easy Steps to Engage
Strategic Assessment
Evaluate your market position and identify optimal GCR entry points with our senior partners.
Network Activation
Connect with verified partners, regulators, and stakeholders across 18 GCR countries.
Operational Launch
Deploy infrastructure for immediate commercial activity with our deployment teams on the ground.
