# Jefferson Waterman International - JWI

> Jefferson Waterman International is a small Washington, D.C. consultancy built for assignments where business, politics, security and reputation collide. Founded by former senior intelligence official Charles Waterman and now led by Sam Wyman, the firm sells senior judgment, introductions and execution to governments, political interests and companies entering difficult international markets.

- **Headquarters:** Washington, United States
- **Founders:** Charles E. Waterman (Founder and CEO Emeritus)
- **Products:** Support for national governments, JWI Business, International political advocacy, Crosshatch International, Digital advocacy and reputation management
- **Notable:** JWI says it has advanced the interests of more than 15 sovereign governments, multinational corporations, political movements and NGOs., Helped two West African countries improve Millennium Challenge Corporation scorecards to pursue U.S. government funding., Built an online campaign for Alassane Ouattara whose website reached visitors in 67 countries in less than a month, according to JWI.

## Products & services

- **Support for national governments** — Economic-development advice, international relations, official-visit support, security programs, media outreach and monitoring for sovereign clients.
- **JWI Business** — Market research, due diligence, partner identification, policy advocacy, capital sourcing and long-term marketing support for international expansion.
- **International political advocacy** — Representation, stakeholder engagement, event placement and media support for political interests seeking attention in Washington and abroad.
- **Crosshatch International** — Security and intelligence consulting, including intelligence-service design, critical-infrastructure assessments, analysis training, VIP protection and counterterrorism programs.
- **Digital advocacy and reputation management** — Online monitoring, websites, social media, blogging and factual reputation campaigns aimed at specific political or public audiences.
- **JWI Media** — Video production, OTT and web-TV platforms, commercial campaigns, media placement and communications training across multiple regions and languages.

## Achievements

- JWI says it has advanced the interests of more than 15 sovereign governments, multinational corporations, political movements and NGOs.
- Helped two West African countries improve Millennium Challenge Corporation scorecards to pursue U.S. government funding.
- Built an online campaign for Alassane Ouattara whose website reached visitors in 67 countries in less than a month, according to JWI.
- Facilitated a 2011 CSIS audio conference with Ouattara attended by about 140 policymakers and thought leaders, plus more than 200 live online viewers.
- Through Crosshatch, designed intelligence-analysis training, VIP protection programs and critical-infrastructure vulnerability assessments for government clients.
- Helped commercial clients pursue sales, project finance, permits and partnerships across Africa, Southeast Asia and the Caucasus.

## Latest updates

- **2021-03** — Sam Wyman discussed how a former intelligence officer evaluates threats to business on the Geoeconomics Podcast.
- **2015-11** — JWI announced the relaunch of JWIDC.com.

## Links

- Website: https://www.jwidc.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jefferson-waterman-international

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