Case studies
Competitive intelligence
Pre-transaction due diligence – Real estate sector
Background: The Client was considering the takeover of a real estate company. The Client was already in touch with the Subject company and had obtained the company’s records, financial statements, etc. However, the Client wanted to make sure that they were taking risks by entering a business...
Background and reputation check for a recruitment in a strategic position
Context: The Client is a multinational company and is in the closing phase of the recruitment of its future CFO. Geneva Intelligence was mandated to conduct a reputation review of the last candidate in the running, his working methods and any red flags that could potentially harm the Client....
Analytical studies
Study of customs regulations for exports to more than 30 countries
Context: The Client is a manufacturer launching a new product. They wanted to know the specificities of marking (recycling and origin) of their product labels for export to more than 30 countries and mandated Geneva Intelligence to obtain a roadmap for production within a few months. ...
Comparative study and selection of potential partners/business contributors for a major player in distribution
Context: The Client mandated Geneva Intelligence to identify, qualify and select new partners and business contributors for its distribution business. Results: Geneva Intelligence compiled a list of 30 companies that met the Client's main criteria and conducted extensive open-source research to...
Strategic monitoring
Weekly monitoring of the Swiss banking sector
Setting up a monitoring tool with sources targeted by the Client and their respective keywords Collection of news focusing on the Swiss banking sector Sorting and structuring of the information reported through use of the monitoring tool Creation of the deliverable in the shape of a weekly...
Monthly monitoring of parliamentary changes
Setting up a tool internally and recruiting a monitoring officer to oversee the process Collection of parliamentary data on political developments at the federal and cantonal levels Sorting and structuring of the information reported through use of the monitoring tool Creation of the deliverable...
Implementation of an e-reputation monitoring process for a public service provider in the health sector:
Context: The Client would like to be informed of all publications and online conversations that concern the organisation and its management team. Results: Geneva Intelligence managed the implementation as follows: Setting up of the e-reputation monitoring within a specialized platform Creating a...