Tim Jacobs

Tim Jacobs is one of the world's foremost advisors on the delivery of complex, high-stakes government initiatives. His career is defined by the operational execution of projects with profound geopolitical significance.

As Regional Chief Operating Officer (COO) for G2 Middle East & Africa, he provides strategic counsel to governments on cognitive security, counter-disinformation strategy, and building sovereign reputation architecture—the core disciplines required to navigate the complexities of the modern global stage.

His career encompasses some of the world's most prestigious and complex projects. He was instrumental in delivering the State Visit of Queen Elizabeth II to the UAE, the Papal Mass of Pope Francis in Abu Dhabi (180,000 attendees), and providing strategic advisory for the 2019 Special Olympics World Games.

A leading authority on public diplomacy and sovereign-level advisory, Tim specializes in cognitive security, national resilience, and strategic communications for governments. His expertise encompasses state-visit level planning, geopolitical risk assessment, counter-disinformation strategy, and complex cross-border government relations.

With operational direction over 30+ globally significant government and sovereign-level projects, Tim has advised heads of state, royal families, and government ministries across the Middle East and Africa on strategic narrative development, geopolitical risk assessment, and the delivery of mega-events including state visits, royal visits, presidential visits, international summits, Olympic events, World Economic Forum gatherings, UN Climate Conferences (COP), G20 and G7 summits, film festival productions, and museum launches.

Core Methodology: The Architecture of Strategic Outcomes

Tim's approach to sovereign advisory is grounded in a methodology refined over two decades of delivering projects where failure is not an option. He operates on the principle that strategy must precede execution, and that every event, regardless of scale, is an opportunity to advance national objectives and create lasting geopolitical capital.

His core methodology centers on five strategic pillars: Strategic Framework Development (defining how the initiative advances Vision 2030-style national transformation goals), Stakeholder Cartography (mapping diplomatic, government, media, and international stakeholders to ensure aligned messaging), Risk Topology Assessment (anticipating geopolitical, operational, and reputational risks before they materialize), Operational Blueprinting (translating strategic intent into executable operational plans with military precision), and Legacy Architecture (ensuring that every project creates measurable, lasting impact beyond the immediate event).

This methodology has proven decisive in managing events of extraordinary complexity—from the 71-hour emergency execution of the Papal Mass Abu Dhabi (where a complete stadium transformation was required with zero margin for error) to the multi-layered diplomatic protocols of the Queen Elizabeth II State Visit (managing 8 high-profile events over 20 hours with absolute discretion). Tim's ability to operate under pressure while maintaining strategic clarity has made him the trusted advisor to governments navigating their most critical moments.

The Future of Sovereign Strategy in an AI-Driven World

As the geopolitical landscape evolves, Tim is at the forefront of advising governments on the intersection of cognitive security, artificial intelligence, and sovereign reputation. He recognizes that modern statecraft requires not only traditional diplomacy but also sophisticated understanding of how narratives are weaponized, how disinformation campaigns operate, and how AI-driven influence operations can undermine national stability.

His current strategic focus includes advising GCC governments on counter-disinformation frameworks, building cognitive resilience into national communications infrastructure, and developing AI-era reputation architecture that positions sovereign entities advantageously in an increasingly complex information environment. Tim believes that the governments that master these disciplines will define the next era of global influence—where soft power, technological sovereignty, and narrative control become as critical as traditional hard power.

Looking ahead, Tim is committed to helping Middle Eastern governments navigate the challenges of an AI-driven, multipolar world—where strategic positioning, technological leadership, and sophisticated communications determine which nations thrive and which fall behind. His work at G2 Middle East represents the cutting edge of sovereign advisory, where traditional statecraft meets modern strategic innovation.